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Onyedika and Club Brugge Win Record Champions League Prize Money

By Kelechi / Merch & Branding / March 13, 2025

Raphael Onyedika and his club, Club Brugge, may have been eliminated from the UEFA Champions League by Aston Villa, but they secured record prize money for a Belgian club in European competition. According to Sporza, Club Brugge earned over €60 million for reaching the Champions League Round of 16, making it the largest amount ever

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Arokodare Aims to Improve Professionalism Despite Stellar Form for Genk

By Kelechi / Interviews / March 13, 2025

Tolu Arokodare, the KRC Genk striker, has admitted that despite his impressive goal scoring form this season, he still needs to work on his professionalism to reach the highest level of his career. Despite his success, Arokodare believes there is still room for improvement, particularly in his off-field discipline and focus. “Although I am certainly

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Boniface, Tella exit UCL as Leverkusen lose to Bayern Munich

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / March 12, 2025

Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella saw their Champions League campaign come to an end as Bayer Leverkusen suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Bayern Munich, losing 5-0 on aggregate. Since returning from injury in late January, Boniface has struggled for regular playing time, starting only once in seven Bundesliga matches. His last goal came in

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Ezenwata Continues Goal Scoring Streak but Chelsea U18s Fall to Arsenal

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / March 12, 2025

Chizzy Ezenwata extended his impressive goal streak to five consecutive matches, scoring twice in Chelsea U18s’ 3-2 loss to Arsenal U18s at Cobham Training Ground. In the 82nd minute, Ezenwata headed in a free-kick from Landon Emenalo, son of former Super Eagles international Michael Emenalo, but Chelsea ran out of time to find an equalizer.

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Former Goalkeeper Turned Striker Making Waves at TP Mazembe

By Kelechi / Tactics & Analysis / March 12, 2025

In a rare and remarkable transition, Shaibu Suleman, a former Nigerian goalkeeper, is now excelling as a striker for TP Mazembe in the Congolese league. The 25 year old, who once guarded the posts, has now become an attacking game-changer, delivering crucial goals despite limited playing time. From Goalkeeper to Striker: A Unique Career Shift

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Ijamilusi shines in Chinese Women’s Premier League debut

By Kelechi / Women's Football / March 12, 2025

Folashade Ijamilusi made an immediate impact in her Chinese Women’s Premier League debut for Liaoning Baiye, providing an assist in their 3-0 victory over defending champions Wuhan Jianghan. Ijamilusi, formerly of Robo Queens and Edo Queens, had already made history in Nigeria, finishing as the top scorer in the NWFL before securing her move abroad

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Christy Ucheibe Wins 5th Consecutive Taça da Liga Title with Benfica

By Kelechi / Fan Zone / March 12, 2025

Super Falcons midfielder Christy Ucheibe has added another trophy to her growing collection after helping Benfica Women secure the 2025 Taça da Liga title. This victory marks her fifth consecutive triumph in the competition, further solidifying her role as a key figure in Benfica’s dominance in Portuguese women’s football. Since joining the club, Ucheibe has

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Kogi United Appoints Opana as Head Coach, Targets NNL Promotion

By Kelechi / Local Clubs and Academies / March 12, 2025

Kogi United FC has appointed Coach Opana as their new head coach, with the primary objective of securing promotion to the Nigeria National League NNL. The club’s chairman, Honourable Abdulmalik Isah, praised Opana’s experience and discipline, emphasizing his ability to lead the team to success in the upcoming season. He encouraged the new coach to

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Super Eagles call up Anthony confident of wins vs. Rwanda, Zimbabwe

By Kelechi / National Team News / March 12, 2025

Anthony Dennis, the Göztepe midfielder, has expressed his confidence that the Super Eagles will secure victories over Rwanda and Zimbabwe to revive their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign. “These two games won’t be easy, but I believe the team will give everything to put smiles on the faces of Nigerians,”. “The players know just

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Youngster Victor Udoh Closes in on Premier League Debut with Southampton

By Kelechi / Fan Zone / March 12, 2025

Victor Udoh, a promising Nigerian winger, is on the verge of making his Premier League debut with Southampton after impressing with the club’s reserve team. The 21 year old, who previously played for Belgian club Antwerp, could be included in the matchday squad for Southampton’s home game against Wolves this weekend. Udoh, a former Golden

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