Kelechi Abel

Kelechi Abel is a dynamic and insightful writer with a diverse professional background. He has worked in various roles, including as an English Teacher at Yahweh Care Foundation Nursery & Primary School and in customer relations and banking with City Gate Global Investment, Union Bank Nigeria Plc, UBA Plc, and Unity Bank Plc. Kelechi holds an Advanced Diploma in International Marketing and a BSc in Psychology from the University of Ibadan and Yaba College of Technology. His unique experiences in education and finance, coupled with his academic background, provide him with a broad perspective on various topics. A native of Ebonyi State, Kelechi enjoys reading, travelling, and driving in his leisure time, enriching his writing with diverse experiences and insights.

FC Dallas Retains Nigerian Defender Sebastien Ibeagha for 2025 Season

FC Dallas Retains Nigerian Defender Sebastien Ibeagha for 2025 Season

By / Nigerians Abroad /
FC Dallas has decided to retain Nigerian-born defender Sebastien Ibeagha, also known as ‘Ibby,’ for the 2025 Major League Soccer MLS season. Ibeagha joins a core group of 24 players whose contracts have been renewed for the upcoming season, including seven whose options were officially picked up by the club. The retained players include goalkeeper […]

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Lookman set for top European club move, Okoli opts for Leicester City

Lookman set for top European club move, Okoli opts for Leicester City

By / Merch & Branding /
Ademola Lookman, Atalanta’s standout Nigerian forward, is projected to join a major European club next summer, according to Alessandro Barison, the agent of Leicester City’s Caleb Okoli. Lookman, who had an impressive 2023-2024 season leading Atalanta to Europa League success and contributing to Nigeria’s AFCON journey, was named Atalanta’s Player of the Season for a

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Benin's Gernot Rohr Admits Challenge in Facing Nigeria's Super Eagles

Benin’s Gernot Rohr Admits Challenge in Facing Nigeria’s Super Eagles

By / Interviews /
Ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifier, Benin head coach Gernot Rohr has recognised the difficulty his team, the Cheetahs, will face as they prepare to play Nigeria’s Super Eagles. The game, set at Stade Félix Houphouët Boigny, brings back memories of the Cheetahs’ 2-1 victory over Nigeria during the 2026 World

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Prostar CEO Praises George Transformative Impact on Nigerian Sports

Prostar CEO Praises George Transformative Impact on Nigerian Sports

By / Local Clubs and Academies /
The CEO of Prostar, Ambassador Paul Maduako, has commended George Aluo, Chairman of the Nigerian National League NNL, for his influential role in advancing Nigerian sports. Aluo, who has been nominated for the “Sports Administrator of the Year Award” by the Imo chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria SWAN, is celebrated for his

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IFK Goteborg Sports Director on Scouting Mission in Abuja

IFK Goteborg Sports Director on Scouting Mission in Abuja

By / Youth Development /
The sports director of Sweden’s IFK Goteborg, Stig Torbjornsen, has embarked on a scouting trip to Abuja with the ambition of discovering a new talent akin to Alhassan Yusuf. Yusuf, a Super Eagles midfielder, launched his career at IFK Goteborg after being scouted at the Gothia Cup in Sweden. Since then, he has gone on

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Troost Ekong Reflects on Choosing Nigeria Over the Netherlands

Troost Ekong Reflects on Choosing Nigeria Over the Netherlands

By / News /
William Troost Ekong, the Super Eagles central defender, recently shared insights into his decision to represent Nigeria internationally instead of the Netherlands, where he was born. Initially playing for Dutch youth teams, Troost Ekong’s career path shifted after a motivating phone call from the late Nigerian football icon Stephen Keshi. The call convinced him that

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Gabriel Osho Commits to Giving His All for the Super Eagles

Gabriel Osho Commits to Giving His All for the Super Eagles

By / Interviews /
Gabriel Osho, the AJ Auxerre defender, has pledged to give his utmost for the Super Eagles as he prepares for the upcoming AFCON qualifiers. Originally called up in March 2024 while playing for Luton Town in the Premier League, an injury sidelined Osho, preventing his debut for Nigeria. Now fully fit, he has rejoined the

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CAF Women's Champions League: Edo Queens Face FC Massar for Semi Final

CAF Women’s Champions League: Edo Queens Face FC Massar for Semi Final

By / Women's Football /
Edo Queens continue their ambitious journey in the CAF Women’s Champions League with a crucial match against the Egyptian underdog, FC Massar. After FC Massar’s surprising 1-0 victory over the reigning champions, Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies, Edo Queens face a team riding high on confidence. Both teams need a win to secure a place in the

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Nigeria U23 striker Promise David shines in Belgium

Nigeria U23 striker Promise David shines in Belgium

By / Nigerians Abroad /
Nigeria U23 striker Promise David made a stunning impact in Belgium, scoring twice for Union Saint Gilloise in their 4-0 victory over league leaders Genk. The Canadian-born forward, who joined Union Saint Gilloise over the summer, has now netted four goals in nine Belgian Pro League appearances. Despite a slow start, David has shown improvement

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2024 Achievers Cup: Team CANDL Can Still Win, Declares Chinedu Denco

2024 Achievers Cup: Team CANDL Can Still Win, Declares Chinedu Denco

By / Local Clubs and Academies /
Chinedu Denco, former Nasarawa United player and a key member of Team CANDL, remains optimistic about his team’s prospects in the 2024 IASC/Providus Bank Achievers Cup despite a challenging start. With only one point from their first three matches and a -6 goal difference, Team CANDL currently sits at the bottom of the table, six

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