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Ndah and Orlando Pirates Set for Pre season Camps in Spain and Germany

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / June 13, 2024

Nigeria international Olisa Ndah and his Orlando Pirates teammates are set to embark on a pre season tour to Germany and Spain. According to Soccer Laduma, the Pirates will kick off their camp in Spain in early July, followed by a stint in Germany, before returning to South Africa in time for the 2024/25 Premier […]

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Super Falcons Ready to Take on Brazil, Spain, Japan at Paris Olympics

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / June 13, 2024

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has expressed confidence in the team’s mental and physical readiness to face Brazil, Spain, and Japan at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Speaking at the 2024 Ladies in Sports Conference on Tuesday, Nnadozie emphasized that the team is undeterred by the challenging group opponents and is prepared to replicate their

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Arsenal Aims to Keep Obi Martin Despite Bayern, Dortmund Interest

By Kelechi / Merch & Branding / June 12, 2024

Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Arsenal is determined to secure a new contract for Danish born Nigerian forward Chido Obi Martin, despite strong interest from Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Obi Martin, a Denmark U17 international, has just 19 days remaining on his schoolboy registration with the Gunners. Arsenal has

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Yemisi Akintoye Earns Training Spot for Women’s Africa Cup

By Kelechi / Law & Ethics / June 12, 2024

Nigeria’s FIFA referee from Lagos State, Yemisi Eunice Akintoye, has successfully passed her fitness test, joining the preparations for the African Women Championship WAFCON. Badged as a FIFA referee in 2021, Akintoye has participated in several international competitions, including the WAFU Women’s Champions League and the Aisha Buhari Tournament. Selected for her exceptional skills, the

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Paul Offor Discusses Challenges in Managing NPFL Dressing Room Dynamics

By Kelechi / Interviews / June 12, 2024

Paul Offor, the former head coach of Sporting Lagos, recently shared insights into the challenges of managing players in the Nigerian Professional Football League NPFL. In an interview with Brila FM, Offor discussed the complexities of handling different personalities and egos within the dressing room. One of the toughest aspects of coaching, according to Offor,

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Ex Arsenal Forward Compares Celtic’s Lawal to Yaya Toure and Doucouré

By Kelechi / Economics / June 12, 2024

Former Arsenal and West Ham forward Omer Riza has praised the abilities of Celtic’s young star Bosun Lawal, likening him to retired Ivory Coast international Yaya Toure and Everton’s Malian midfielder Abdoulaye Doucouré. Lawal, born in Ireland, spent last season on loan at Fleetwood Town, showcasing his versatility in both midfield and defence. In an

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Chelsea’s Madueke Reflects on His Best Goal and Toughest Defender

By Kelechi / Culture / June 12, 2024

Chelsea winger Noni Madueke has named his last minute strike against Crystal Palace as his favourite goal from the past season. The England U21 international, who had previously played for Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur, made the move abroad in 2018 in search of first team opportunities. Madueke’s memorable goal came two days after Christmas

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Boniface, Osimhen Among Top 10 Most Valued African Footballers

By Kelechi / Fan Zone / June 12, 2024

Super Eagles stars Victor Boniface and Victor Osimhen have secured spots in the top 10 most valued African footballers, according to the latest rankings by the CIES Football Observatory. Boniface, who plays for Bayer Leverkusen, is ranked third, while Napoli’s Osimhen, recently crowned the 2023 CAF Player of the Year, holds the fourth position. Chelsea’s

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Osimhen Leads Stellar Lineup to Charity Champions Cup in Abuja

By Kelechi / Society / June 12, 2024

With the Charity Champions Cup just around the corner, Victor Osimhen, Africa’s Player of the Year, is gearing up to lead a stellar cast of football stars to Abuja. The event, scheduled for June 15 at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, will see prominent figures like Samuel Chukwueze and Wilfred Ndidi join forces to support the

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Ipswich Town Secures Rising Star with Fresh Contract

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / June 12, 2024

In a strategic move, Ipswich Town, freshly promoted to the English Premier League, has proposed a new contract to Edwin Agbaje, an Irish born Nigerian defender. This initiative is to ensure Agbaje remains with the Tractor Boys as they prepare for the 2024-2025 season. Agbaje, whose existing contract will expire in just nineteen days, has

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