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Barau FC Strengthen Squad With 14 New Signings Ahead of 2026/27 Season

By Kelechi / Transfer News / July 26, 2026

Coach Eugene Agagbe has recruited across every department, pulling in players from Albania, Egypt, and several NPFL rivals as the Kano-based club looks to improve on last season. Barau FC of Kano have completed the signing of 14 new players during the current

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Confident Super Falcons Arrive in Rabat, Ready for Title Defence

By Kelechi / Women's Football / July 26, 2026

Nigeria’s squad made a colourful entrance in coordinated green and white traditional wear, closing out ten days of Casablanca preparations with a confidence boosting friendly win. Defending champions Nigeria’s Super Falcons have arrived in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations,

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Awaziem Set to Join Turkish Club on Two Year Deal

By Kelechi / Transfer News / July 26, 2026

Awaziem Set to Join Turkish Club on Two-Year Deal The Super Eagles defender is on the verge of a return to Turkish football, less than a year after leaving Nantes’ Turkish rivals for a fresh challenge in France. Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem is on the verge of completing a move to Turkish Super Lig

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Pre-Season: Chukwueze Scores Very Good Rating in Milan’s 2-2 Draw With Celtic

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / July 26, 2026

The Nigerian winger came off the bench with Milan trailing 2-0 and turned the game around, setting up the equaliser with a lovely outside of the boot cross. Samuel Chukwueze produced a standout cameo as AC Milan fought back from 2-0 down to

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Governor Sule Rewards Nasarawa Amazons With Bus, Cash After FA Cup Triumph

By Kelechi / Women's Football / July 26, 2026

A new 38 seater coaster bus, individual cash gifts, and a state allocation running into tens of millions of naira greeted the Amazons after their penalty shootout win over Heartland Queens. Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has rewarded the players of Nasarawa Amazons

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Why Rangers Chose Remo Stars Stadium Over Godswill Akpabio Stadium for CAF Champions League Home Games

By Kelechi / Stadiums & Facilities / July 25, 2026

Cost, fan turnout concerns, and travel convenience for the club’s large South-West support base tipped the decision toward Ikenne over Uyo. Enugu Rangers have opted to stage their home matches in the preliminary rounds of the 2026/27 CAF Champions

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NNL: El-Kanemi Warriors Name Emmanuel King Technical Adviser

By Kelechi / Local Clubs and Academies / July 25, 2026

The new coach replaces Kabiru Dogo, who left for Niger Tornadoes after guiding the Borno Army to Federation Cup glory despite the club’s relegation from the NPFL. El-Kanemi Warriors have officially unveiled Emmanuel King as their new technical adviser ahead of the 2026/27 season, with the ceremony

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Danish Club FC Midtjylland Sign Nigerian Youngster

By Kelechi / Transfer News / July 25, 2026

Done Deal: Danish Club FC Midtjylland Sign Nigerian Youngster The midfielder joins the club’s Under-19 squad from FC Ebedei, with Nigeria scouting head Jonas Dal praising his work rate and tactical reading of the game. Danish club FC Midtjylland have completed the signing of Nigerian midfielder Hassan Momodu Kashietu from Nigerian club FC Ebedei, with

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WAFCON 2026: Okoronkwo Alleges Hotel Staff Stole Cash From Super Falcons Players

By Kelechi / Women's Football / July 25, 2026

The Super Falcons forward says $700 went missing from her wallet during the team’s stay at the Marriott Hotel in Casablanca, and claims other teammates reported cash missing too. Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo has alleged that staff at the Marriott Hotel in

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I Don’t Like Adams’ Move to Venezia — Ex-Super Eagles Star

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / July 25, 2026

Ifeanyi Udeze says he wishes Adams well despite his reservations, while the striker himself has explained his excitement about joining Venezia’s project. Former Super Eagles defender Ifeanyi Udeze has voiced his disapproval of Akor Adams’ decision to leave Sevilla for newly promoted Serie A

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