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Napoli Secure the Signing of Olamide Adugbe from NWFL Premiership

By Kelechi / Transfer News / September 28, 2024

Napoli have officially confirmed the signing of promising Nigerian forward Olamide Adugbe from NWFL Premiership side Rivers Angels. Adugbe, who had been on loan at Rivers Angels from her parent club Naija Ratels, is joining the Italian Serie A Femminile side for a one-year deal, with options to extend for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 seasons. […]

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Victor Boniface Unmoved by Premier League Hype Despite Chelsea Interest

By Kelechi / Interviews / September 28, 2024

Victor Boniface, the Bayer Leverkusen striker recently linked with a potential move to Chelsea, has revealed that he has never been a fan of the Premier League. Speaking to SportyTV, Boniface shared his preference for both the Bundesliga and La Liga over England’s top-flight competition. The Nigerian striker explained that his passion for German and

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Enyimba Coach Celebrates Team’s in CAF Confederation Cup Qualification

By Kelechi / Tactics & Analysis / September 28, 2024

Enyimba FC’s head coach, Yemi Olanrewaju, has expressed his admiration for his team and coaching staff following their successful qualification to the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup. Enyimba secured a tense 3-2 victory in a penalty shootout against Etoile Filante of Burkina Faso after both legs ended in scoreless draws. The decisive shootout

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Moses Returns to the Scoresheet After 14 Year Championship Drought

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / September 28, 2024

Victor Moses, a product of the Crystal Palace academy, marked his return to the English Championship by scoring his first goal in the league since 2010. Despite his effort, Luton Town faced a 3-1 defeat to Plymouth Argyle at Home Park on Friday night. Plymouth’s Rami Al Hajj opened the scoring with a powerful strike

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Eguavoen Fired Up to Silence Doubters as Super Eagles Coach

By Kelechi / National Team News / September 28, 2024

After initial hesitation, Augustine Eguavoen is now fully motivated to make the most of his temporary role as Super Eagles coach and prove his critics wrong. The Nigerian Football Federation NFF has thrown its full support behind the technical director, despite his earlier reluctance to return for a fourth stint as head coach. Eguavoen’s appointment

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Bayelsa United Aim for Victory Over Kwara United in NPFL Showdown

By Kelechi / NPFL / September 27, 2024

The Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa will come to life on Sunday as Bayelsa United take on Kwara United in a crucial matchday four fixture of the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL. Bayelsa United dubbed the Prosperity Boys, are looking to bounce back from recent results, having only secured one point from two games so

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Chido Obi Martin Joins Manchester United After Leaving Arsenal

By Kelechi / Transfer News / September 27, 2024

Danish born Nigerian forward, Chido Obi Martin, has officially moved to Manchester United after departing Arsenal this summer. According to the club’s academy expert, the dual national centre forward is now a part of Manchester United’s youth setup. The Red Devils have confirmed the completion of the Premier League’s formal approval process regarding the transfer

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Libya hit by suspensions ahead of Super Eagles AFCON double header

By Kelechi / News / September 27, 2024

Libya will be missing two key players for their upcoming 2025 AFCON qualifying matches against the Super Eagles of Nigeria due to suspensions. Experienced midfielder Faisal Al Badri, who recently scored against Benin, received yellow cards in the qualifiers against Rwanda and Benin, resulting in a suspension. Similarly, veteran player Magdi Arteeba will serve a

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2024 1XBet Cup winning Coach reveals FC Bethel’s secret to success

By Kelechi / Local Clubs and Academies / September 27, 2024

Nathaniel Olagunju, the coach of FC Bethel, has revealed the secret to his team’s success in winning the 2024 1XBet Cup. After FC Bethel triumphed 2-1 over Gunners Link FC in the final at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos, Olagunju explained that their victory was due to having a good understanding of their opponents

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AC Milan coach explains why Chukwueze has yet to meet expectations

By Kelechi / Culture / September 27, 2024

AC Milan coach Paulo Fonseca has shared insights into why Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has struggled to meet expectations since joining the club. Despite a strong pre season, where Chukwueze impressed by scoring against Real Madrid and assisting twice against Manchester City, he has not been able to replicate that form in Serie A.

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