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.

Okoye Ranks as 8th Most Valuable African Goalkeeper, Valued at €7.5M

Okoye Ranks as 8th Most Valuable African Goalkeeper, Valued at €7.5M

By / Merch & Branding /
Maduka Okoye, the Nigerian goalkeeper playing for Udinese, has been ranked the eighth most expensive African goalkeeper, valued at €7.5 million approximately ₦13.3 billion. This marks him as the second most valuable Nigerian goalkeeper, just behind Noah Atubolu of SC Freiburg. Okoye’s valuation nearly doubled after he signed a new contract with Udinese, extending until […]

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NFF’s Sanusi Commends Flamingos, Calls for Continued Support

NFF’s Sanusi Commends Flamingos, Calls for Continued Support

By / Women's Football /
Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation NFF, has expressed pride in the Flamingos’ performance at the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic. Despite their 0-2 quarter final loss to the USA, Sanusi highlighted the team’s impressive group stage achievements, where they won all three matches, scoring nine

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Kelechi Iheanacho Net Brace to Open Sevilla Account in Copa del Rey Win

Kelechi Iheanacho Net Brace to Open Sevilla Account in Copa del Rey Win

By / Match Previews & Reviews /
Kelechi Iheanacho scored his first goals for Sevilla in a commanding 3-0 win over Las Rozas in the first round of the Copa del Rey. The Nigerian forward, who joined Sevilla as a free agent this summer, found the net in the 61st and 79th minutes, helping secure a comfortable victory on the road. This

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Kparobo Brace Leads Flying Eagles to 2-1 Victory Over Ghana in Final

Kparobo Brace Leads Flying Eagles to 2-1 Victory Over Ghana in Final

By / Events & Tournaments /
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria triumphed over Ghana’s Black Satellites with a 2-1 victory in the final of the WAFU B U20 Championship, held at Stade de Kégué in Lomé. This win solidifies Nigeria’s standing as champions and follows their qualification for the 2025 U20 AFCON. Kparobo Arierhi played a pivotal role, scoring twice in

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Lobi Stars, Plateau United settle debts, lift ban before NPFL Week 10

Lobi Stars, Plateau United settle debts, lift ban before NPFL Week 10

By / NPFL /
Lobi Stars and Plateau United have cleared their outstanding debts in line with the Nigeria Football Federation NFF Players Status/Arbitration Committee PSAC ruling, avoiding a transfer ban ahead of the NPFL’s Week 10 deadline. Lobi Stars paid N1.5 million to player Christiano Nwokede through his legal representative, while Plateau United settled with FC Yarmalight for

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Dikko Assumes Role as National Sports Commission Chairman

Dikko Assumes Role as National Sports Commission Chairman

By / Governance /
Mallam Sheu Dikko officially took over as the Chairman of the newly reinstated National Sports Commission NSC after Senator Joseph Enoh stepped down in a formal handover ceremony in Abuja. President Tinubu’s administration recently dissolved the Ministry of Sports Development to restore the NSC, with Dikko highlighting the need to focus on sports as a

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Ngumoha Credits Raheem Sterling’ Advice for His Transition to Liverpool

Ngumoha Credits Raheem Sterling’ Advice for His Transition to Liverpool

By / Transfer News /
Anglo-Nigerian prospect Rio Ngumoha, recently signed by Liverpool, shared insights on valuable advice he received from Chelsea loanee Raheem Sterling before making his move from Chelsea’s academy. Ngumoha, a promising talent likened to Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala, rejected a scholarship offer from Chelsea to join Liverpool. Sterling, who also rose through Liverpool’s ranks, encouraged Ngumoha

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Amokachi Credits Military Background for Confidence in Football Career

Amokachi Credits Military Background for Confidence in Football Career

By / Interviews /
Former Super Eagles striker and coach, Daniel ‘Da Bull’ Amokachi, has revealed how his father’s military background instilled in him the confidence and resilience that defined his football career. Known for his bold style, Amokachi shared that his father’s teachings in bravery gave him the courage to pursue his dreams, even as a teenager entering

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Francis Onyeka Makes Senior Debut for Bayer Leverkusen in DFB Pokal Win

Francis Onyeka Makes Senior Debut for Bayer Leverkusen in DFB Pokal Win

By / Nigerians Abroad /
Seventeen year old Nigerian-German forward Francis Onyeka celebrated his senior debut for Bayer Leverkusen in style, coming on as a late substitute in their 3-0 victory over SV Elversberg in the DFB-Pokal. Entering the field in the 87th minute, Onyeka replaced Arthur in a match already secured by two goals from Patrik Schick and one

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Super Falcons coach focuses on opportunities for home based players

Super Falcons coach focuses on opportunities for home based players

By / National Team News /
Super Falcons’ interim manager, Justin Magudu, has announced his commitment to providing more opportunities for Nigerian based players to secure spots on the national team. Speaking after Nigeria’s 4-1 victory over Algeria in Lagos, which completed a 6-1 aggregate win in their international friendlies, Magudu emphasized that talent, not location, will determine player selection. This

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