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.

Ademola Lookman, Adingra, Hakimi vie for CAF Africa POTY award

Ademola Lookman, Adingra, Hakimi vie for CAF Africa POTY award

By / Merch & Branding /
The Confederation of African Football CAF has unveiled the top five nominees for the Men’s Player of the Year award at the upcoming CAF Awards 2024. Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman Atalanta will contend for the prestigious title alongside Simon Adingra Côte d’Ivoire/Brighton &amp Hove Albion, Serhou Guirassy Guinea/Borussia Dortmund, Achraf Hakimi Morocco/Paris Saint Germain, and Ronwen

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Nigeria 1-2 Rwanda: Chukwueze shines, but Eagles fall to historic defeat

Nigeria 1-2 Rwanda: Chukwueze shines, but Eagles fall to historic defeat

By / National Team News /
The Super Eagles suffered a shocking 2-1 defeat against Rwanda’s Wasps in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in Uyo, marking Rwanda’s first ever victory over Nigeria in six encounters. Despite a brilliant solo goal by Samuel Chukwueze in the 58th minute, Nigeria’s defensive lapses allowed Rwanda to overturn the result with goals from Ange

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Edo Women’s Football League debuts with three wins in Benin City

Edo Women’s Football League debuts with three wins in Benin City

By / Events & Tournaments /
The inaugural Archbishop Margaret Benson Idahosa Edo State Women’s Football League kicked off on Saturday at the Benson Idahosa University sports ground in Benin City. The vibrant opening ceremony was graced by the First Lady of the Idahosa Dynasty, Rev. Laurie Idahosa, who performed the ceremonial kickoff on behalf of the cup donor, Archbishop Dr

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Delta Ethnic Peace Cup: Warri Ijaw secures big win as tournament begins

Delta Ethnic Peace Cup: Warri Ijaw secures big win as tournament begins

By / Local Clubs and Academies /
The fifth edition of the Delta State Ethnic Peace and Unity Cup kicked off on Sunday with exciting matches across various centres. Warri Ijaw FC delivered the standout performance, defeating Bomadi FC in a resounding 7-0 victory, marking the tournament’s biggest win so far. Ogbe-Ijoh United also secured a 2-1 triumph over Patani Strikers FC

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Glory Ogbonna leads Beşiktaş to end Fenerbahçe’s unbeaten streak

Glory Ogbonna leads Beşiktaş to end Fenerbahçe’s unbeaten streak

By / Events & Tournaments /
Glory Ogbonna delivered a commanding performance as Beşiktaş Women ended Fenerbahçe’s impressive eight-match unbeaten streak with a 2-0 victory in the Istanbul derby. Goals from Shameeka Fishley and Donjeta Halilaj in the first half secured Beşiktaş’s fifth consecutive win in the Turkish Women’s Football League. Playing away from home, Ogbonna, a Super Falcons defender, showcased

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Iheanacho seeks No. 10 role ahead of Afcon qualifier vs Rwanda

Iheanacho seeks No. 10 role ahead of Afcon qualifier vs Rwanda

By / Interviews /
Ahead of Nigeria’s final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Rwanda in Uyo, Kelechi Iheanacho has expressed a preference to play as a traditional No. 10 for the national team. The forward, currently at Sevilla, shared his views following a challenging outing against Benin, where he was deployed as a striker and substituted

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Rivio Ayemwenre's late goal secures Ikorodu City Derby victory

Rivio Ayemwenre’s late goal secures Ikorodu City Derby victory

By / Match Previews & Reviews /
Rivio Ayemwenre of Ikorodu City has been named the NPFL Player of Week 12 after scoring a decisive late goal to secure a 2-1 victory over Shooting Stars in the Southwest Derby. The dramatic winner came in the 89th minute at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos, propelling Ikorodu City to triumph in their first

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Tinubu plans NPFL revamp with IMG partnership

Tinubu plans NPFL revamp with IMG partnership

By / Governance /
President Bola Tinubu is spearheading a groundbreaking initiative to revamp Nigerian football through a strategic partnership with global sports broadcasting giant IMG. This collaboration aligns with his administration’s goal to elevate the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL to international standards and restore its past glory. Following Nigeria’s loss in the AFCON 2023 final, Tinubu engaged

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NPFL ROUNDUP: Remo Stars falter, can't widen gap over Rivers United

NPFL ROUNDUP: Remo Stars falter, can’t widen gap over Rivers United

By / NPFL /
Remo Stars, the current leaders in the Nigerian Professional Football League NPFL, missed a crucial chance to widen their lead after a goalless draw against Rivers United at home. The result keeps Remo at the top with 23 points from 12 games, maintaining a slender one point advantage over their closest rivals. In another fixture,

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