Kelechi

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.

Scout Cem Sagar Points to Infrastructure as Nigeria's Key Football Challenge

Scout Cem Sagar Points to Infrastructure as Nigeria’s Key Football Challenge

By / Stadiums & Facilities /
Renowned football scout Cem Sagar has identified the lack of sufficient stadiums and training facilities as the biggest obstacle to football development in Nigeria. Speaking during the conclusion of the 2024 Lagos Supremacy Cup at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Sagar emphasised the need for significant investment in infrastructure to unlock Nigeria’s vast footballing potential. Sagar […]

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Galatasaray Eye Loan Move for Bayer Leverkusen’s Nathan Tella

Galatasaray Eye Loan Move for Bayer Leverkusen’s Nathan Tella

By / Culture /
Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray are reportedly targeting a loan move for Bayer Leverkusen winger Nathan Tella when the transfer window opens in January. The 24 year old joined Leverkusen from Premier League club Southampton last summer but has struggled to secure regular playing time under manager Xabi Alonso. Tella, who made 24 league appearances

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Future Eagles Begin Final Phase of Preparations for Morocco Friendlies

Future Eagles Begin Final Phase of Preparations for Morocco Friendlies

By / National Team News /
The Nigeria Football Federation NFF has invited 26 players to the final phase of camping for the Future Eagles, ahead of two friendly matches against Morocco. This initiative, part of the NFF and FIFA’s Technical Development Scheme TDS for youth players born in 2009 and 2010, is scheduled to start on December 2, 2024, at

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Churchill Oliseh, FC Ebedei Celebrate Onuachu's FIFA Puskás Nomination

Churchill Oliseh, FC Ebedei Celebrate Onuachu’s FIFA Puskás Nomination

By / Fan Zone /
Barrister Churchill Oliseh and FC Ebedei, a leading Nigerian football academy, have made history with the FIFA Puskás Award nomination of Super Eagles forward Paul Onuachu. His stunning acrobatic backheel goal for Trabzonspor in their 2-1 win over Konyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig earned him a spot among 11 nominees for the prestigious award.

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Adepoju Calls for In-Form Players in Super Eagles World Cup Qualifiers

Adepoju Calls for In-Form Players in Super Eagles World Cup Qualifiers

By / Interviews /
Former Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju has urged interim Super Eagles coach Austine Eguavoen to prioritise inviting in-form players for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. This follows Nigeria’s recent 2-1 defeat to Rwanda in their final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifier. The Super Eagles currently sit in fifth position in Group C

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Bendel Insurance Coach Urges Players to Improve Despite Victory

Bendel Insurance Coach Urges Players to Improve Despite Victory

By / NPFL /
Bendel Insurance head coach Greg Ikhenoba has called on his players to remain focused and work harder following their 2-1 victory over Plateau United in an NPFL Matchday 16 encounter. The match, played at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, saw Uche Collins and Kayode Oke score for the home team, while Plateau United’s

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Chukwueze Features as AC Milan Dominate Empoli in Serie A

Chukwueze Features as AC Milan Dominate Empoli in Serie A

By / Events & Tournaments /
Samuel Chukwueze made a late appearance as AC Milan secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Empoli in a Serie A clash on Saturday night. The Nigerian winger replaced Yunus Musah in the 75th minute. Chukwueze, 25, has made 13 league appearances this season, scoring one goal under manager Paulo Fonseca. AC Milan’s dominance was established

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Super Falcons Fall 2-1 to France in Friendly Match

Super Falcons Fall 2-1 to France in Friendly Match

By / Match Previews & Reviews /
Nigeria’s Super Falcons lost 2-1 to France in an international friendly played on Saturday in Angers. This marks the fourth consecutive victory for France over Nigeria in their head to head encounters. Eugenie Le Sommer opened the scoring in the 29th minute, with Amel Majri doubling France’s lead nine minutes later. Nigeria’s Ifeoma Onumonu responded

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France’s Sandie Toletti Predicts Tough Test Against Super Falcons

France’s Sandie Toletti Predicts Tough Test Against Super Falcons

By / Women's Football /
France midfielder Sandie Toletti has acknowledged the challenge posed by Nigeria’s Super Falcons as both teams prepare for a friendly at the Stade Raymond Kopa, Angers. Toletti, who plays for Real Madrid, is familiar with several Super Falcons players, including Gift Monday and Rinsola Babajide, due to her experience in the Spanish Liga F. Other

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