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Dessers Still Has More to Offer Rangers — Artfield

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / March 24, 2025

Former Canadian international Scott Nathaniel Artfield has backed Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers to deliver even more for Rangers, despite early criticisms of his performances. Dessers, who has been scoring in both the Scottish Premiership and the Europa League this season, faced transfer speculation in January but ultimately stayed with the Glasgow side. In his […]

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Zimbabwe Coach Praises Uyo Facilities Ahead of Nigeria Clash

By Kelechi / Stadiums & Facilities / March 24, 2025

Zimbabwe head coach Michael Nees has expressed his delight with the facilities in Uyo, Nigeria, as his team prepares for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Super Eagles on Tuesday. Despite facing travel delays due to a cancelled flight, the Warriors arrived in Uyo and quickly settled into what Nees described as

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Arsenal Goalkeeper Eligible for Nigeria and Ghana Debuts for England U18s

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / March 24, 2025

Arsenal’s promising young goalkeeper Khari Ranson, who is eligible to represent Nigeria and Ghana, has made his debut for England’s U18 national team. Born in London to a Nigerian father and a Ghanaian mother, Ranson’s international future remains open, but the English FA appears to have taken the lead in securing his allegiance, having previously

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Olalegan Reveals Winning Formula After LA Knights’ Win Over Warriors

By Kelechi / Local Clubs and Academies / March 24, 2025

Following their surprise win over the Warriors on matchday one of the 2025 Showtime Flag Football League, LA Knights player Damilola Olalegan has revealed the secrets behind their triumph. Speaking after the game at Showtime Arena in Lekki, Lagos, Olalegan credited thorough preparation and team determination for the victory. “It was a very wonderful and

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Rivers United Close in on Remo Stars as Akwa United,Abia Warriors Win

By Kelechi / NPFL / March 24, 2025

Rivers United edged closer to NPFL leaders Remo Stars after securing a dramatic stoppage time victory over Ikorodu City, thanks to a late winner from central defender Stephen Manyo. The result sees ‘The Pride of Rivers’ climb to 52 points from 30 matches, now just five points behind Remo Stars, whose fixture against Lobi Stars

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Chioma Olise Confident Trabzonspor Women Will Bounce Back

By Kelechi / Women's Football / March 24, 2025

Dynamic Super Falcons midfielder Chioma Olise remains upbeat about Trabzonspor Women’s chances of recovering from their recent defeat as they prepare to face Hakkarigücü Spor W this Saturday in Matchday 21 of the Turkish Women’s Football Super League. Speaking to journalists ahead of the match, Olise stressed the need for a positive mindset and determination

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Crystal Palace’s Ozoh Ranks 5th Globally for U20 Passing Accuracy

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / March 24, 2025

David Ozoh, the highly-rated Crystal Palace midfielder currently on loan at Derby County, has been ranked fifth in the world for passing accuracy among U20 midfielders across 65 leagues, according to the International Centre for Sports Studies CIES. Only Caleb Yirenkyi FC Nordsjælland, Warren Zaïre-Emery Paris Saint-Germain, Noah Nartey Brøndby, and Isak Vural Frosinone rank

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Odegbami Hails Osimhen for Surpassing His Super Eagles Goal Record

By Kelechi / Interviews / March 23, 2025

Legendary former Nigeria captain, Segun ‘Mathematical’ Odegbami, has congratulated Victor Osimhen after the striker broke his long-standing Super Eagles goal record. Osimhen scored twice in Nigeria’s 2-0 victory over Rwanda in Kigali, moving past Odegbami’s tally of 23 goals for the national team. The Galatasaray forward is now the second-highest scorer in Super Eagles history,

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Flying Eagles Set for Côte d’Ivoire 2025 Group Matches in Korhogo

By Kelechi / News / March 23, 2025

Seven-time African champions, Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, will begin their campaign at the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations with a match against Egypt’s Young Pharaohs on Wednesday, April 30. The game will take place at the 20,000-capacity Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium in Korhogo, kicking off at 5 p.m. Côte d’Ivoire time 6 p.m. Nigeria time.

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Oke’s Strike Earns Bendel Insurance Vital Win Over Sunshine Stars

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / March 23, 2025

Bendel Insurance FC secured an important 1-0 victory over Sunshine Stars of Akure in their Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL Matchday 30 fixture at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin. The hero of the match was Kayode Oke Solomon, who found the net in the 20th minute with a stunning long-range curler that nestled into the

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