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NWFL Fines Ibom Angels ₦2.5m, Bans Fans After Crowd Violence

By Kelechi Abel / News / January 9, 2026

The Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) has fined Ibom Angels FC ₦2.5 million and ordered the club to play their next three home matches behind closed doors following crowd violence and the assault of Bayelsa Queens players and officials after their Matchday 5 Premiership game in Uyo on Wednesday, 7 January 2026. The sanctions, confirmed […]

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Super Eagles Touch Down in Marrakech for Algeria Quarter-Final Clash

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / January 9, 2026

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have landed in Marrakech, Morocco, ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter-final showdown with Algeria’s Desert Foxes at the Stade de Marrakech on Saturday. The squad arrived in the host city on Thursday after departing their previous base in Fès, where they finished the group stage unbeaten and thumped Mozambique

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Nigerian Midfielder Hamzat Ojediran Completes Move to Colorado Rapids

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / January 9, 2026

Nigerian midfielder Hamzat Ojediran has officially signed with Major League Soccer (MLS) side Colorado Rapids, completing his transfer from French Ligue 1 club RC Lens. The 22 year old has agreed a deal that will keep him with the Rapids through at least the 2028-29 season, with club options extending through 2030-31. Ojediran will occupy

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Super Falcons to Discover WAFCON 2026 Group Opponents on January 15

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / January 8, 2026

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will learn their group stage opponents for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Thursday, 15 January, when the CAF final draw takes place in Rabat, Morocco. This will be a historic draw as the tournament expands to a 16-team format for the first time. The ceremony is scheduled for

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Bayelsa Queens Players, Officials Attacked After Away Win in Uyo

By Kelechi Abel / Women's Football / January 8, 2026

Players and officials of Bayelsa Queens, defending champions of the NWFL Premiership, were attacked by fans of Ibom Angels following their 2–1 away victory in a Matchday 5 encounter in Uyo. Kesiena Ojiyovwi opened the scoring for Bayelsa in the 20th minute before Janet Akekeromowei doubled the lead right before halftime. Helen David pulled one

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Aghama Eyes Fresh Spark at Huesca After Cádiz Stalemate

By Kelechi Abel / Tactics & Analysis / January 8, 2026

Nigerian winger Efe Aghama is pursuing a fresh start after sealing a loan move from Cádiz CF to Spanish second-tier side SD Huesca, aiming to reignite his season following a frustrating spell with limited playing time at Cádiz. The 21 year old arrived in Huesca ahead of formal announcements and is set to link up

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Iheanacho Awaits Yet Another Coach at Celtic Amid Managerial Turmoil

By Kelechi Abel / Training & Coaching / January 8, 2026

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho is facing fresh uncertainty at Celtic FC, as the Scottish Premiership club continues to undergo a managerial shake-up. Iheanacho and his teammates are now awaiting the arrival of another new coach after Wilfried Nancy was recently sacked, meaning the club will soon be led by a different boss yet again.

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AFCON 2025: CAF Appoints Somali Referee for Super Eagles vs Algeria

By Kelechi Abel / Law & Ethics / January 8, 2026

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has named Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan to officiate the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter-final between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Algeria at the Stade de Marrakech on Saturday. Artan is widely respected across the continent and is among the African referees selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Premier League Club Enters Race for Flying Eagles Star, Sets Price Tag

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / January 8, 2026

A Premier League club has joined the transfer chase for a Flying Eagles star winger, with reports revealing both the club interested and an approximate price tag set for the 2025 U-20 standout. According to reported updates from ScoreNigeria, Chelsea FC are among the top-tier English teams monitoring the talented young Flying Eagles attacker who

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Golden Boot Race Heats Up Ahead of NWFL Matchday 5

By Kelechi Abel / Women's Football / January 8, 2026

The NWFL Premiership women’s league saw its Golden Boot race intensify as Matchday 5 approaches, with several top scorers jostling for the league’s top goalscorer award. With goals crucial not only for individual glory but also for team success and Super Six qualification, the scoring charts have become one of the most closely watched subplots

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