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Akpeyi Confirms Retirement, Embarks on Coaching Path

By Kelechi / Player Profiles / June 10, 2026

He kept goal for Nigeria at a World Cup, won an AFCON bronze medal, played in four different countries across a professional career that stretched nearly two decades, and was still training with Stanley Nwabali a few months ago. Now Daniel Akpeyi has put it all to rest. Daniel Akpeyi broke his silence on the […]

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Leicester Chase Okonkwo as Wrexham Weigh Patterson Deal

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / June 10, 2026

Arthur Okonkwo helped Wrexham win promotion from League One with 19 clean sheets, made his Super Eagles debut in May, and now faces a summer in which his club future hangs on whether Wrexham spend £8m on a different goalkeeper entirely. Leicester City have identified Arthur Okonkwo as a transfer target ahead of their 2026-27

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McInally: Celtic Must Keep Iheanacho If He Stays Fit

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / June 10, 2026

Six goals in the final stretch of the season. A domestic double. An atmosphere of 60,000 at Celtic Park every other week. Alan McInally watched all of it and reached a simple conclusion Celtic should not let Kelechi Iheanacho walk out of the door. Kelechi Iheanacho’s Celtic contract expires on July 1. The Nigerian striker

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Chekas vs Hephzibah: NLO Decider Set for June 11 in Lagos

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / June 10, 2026

Two unbeaten group winners, one pitch, one place in the NLO Lagos Playoff. Chekas United FC and Hephzibah SC have their date confirmed Thursday, June 11, 10:00am, Alade Sports Centre, Alimosho. The wait is over. The NLO has confirmed the date, time, and venue for the Alade Stadium Winners’ Playoff between Chekas United FC and

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Venezia Target Orban as Hoffenheim Weigh €9m Sale

By Kelechi / Transfer News / June 10, 2026

Gift Orban spent last season at Hellas Verona on loan, scored seven goals, watched his club get relegated, and left without a permanent deal. Now a Serie A newcomer wants to bring him back to the Italian top flight through a different front door. Italian transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio has reported that Venezia are

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Ndidi: Portugal Is a Massive Test for Our Growth

By Kelechi / National Team News / June 9, 2026

Wilfred Ndidi sat in front of the media in Leiria on Tuesday and spoke like a captain who has fully absorbed both the disappointment of what has passed and the clarity of what the Super Eagles are building toward. Wednesday’s Portugal friendly, in his framing, is not just a game. It is a measurement. There

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Omewa: Scoring for Nigeria Was a Dream Come True for Me

By Kelechi / Women's Football / June 9, 2026

Joy Omewa struck twice in the second half at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, drove the Super Falcons to a 3-0 victory over Senegal, and then told the world exactly what it meant her first international goals were a dream come true, for her and for her family. The moment Joy Omewa rose to

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Bonfrere: Osimhen vs Ronaldo Would Have Been Special

By Kelechi / Nigerian Football News / June 9, 2026

Jo Bonfrere watched Nigeria win an Olympic gold medal and an Africa Cup of Nations title. At 79, he still follows the Super Eagles closely enough to feel what was lost when Victor Osimhen’s name was missing from the squad list for Wednesday’s friendly against Portugal. The fixture at the Estadio Dr. Magalhaes Pessoa in

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Six Stars Battle for NWFL Super Six MD2 Top Performer

By Kelechi / Women's Football / June 9, 2026

Three clubs, six performances, and one vote that will decide the most memorable individual contribution of the NWFL Super Six’s second matchday in Port Harcourt. The nominees reflect a round that produced a giant killing, a comeback, and a demolition all in the space of one afternoon. The NWFL Premiership Super Six Top Performer poll

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Wikki Tourists Declare Six Players AWOL, Notify NFF

By Kelechi / NPFL / June 9, 2026

Wikki Tourists have taken the unusual step of publicly naming six players who have gone absent without leave during pre-season preparations, formally notifying the NFF and placing all six on notice ahead of what the club describe as a serious breach of their professional obligations. When a Nigerian club issues a formal AWOL statement, names

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