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Milan’s Rafael Leao Discusses Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor with Chukwueze

By Kelechi / News / October 1, 2024

AC Milan forward Rafael Leao has shared that he had a conversation with teammate Samuel Chukwueze about Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash. Leao highlighted Boniface’s technical ability, speed, and overall threat, indicating that Milan will need to be cautious against him in the upcoming match. He further noted

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Man Utd Academy Graduate Oyedele Gets Senior Poland Call

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / October 1, 2024

Maxi Oyedele, a product of Manchester United’s academy, has earned his first senior national team call up for Poland ahead of the UEFA Nations League matches against Portugal and Croatia. Oyedele, who recently joined the Polish club Legia Warsaw, is eligible to represent three countries Poland, Nigeria, and England, owing to his Polish mother and

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Flamingos Set for FIFA U17 Women’ World Cup with Strong 21 Player Squad

By Kelechi / National Team News / October 1, 2024

The head coach, Bankole Olowookere, has officially revealed the 21-woman Flamingos’ squad for this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, which will take place in the Dominican Republic. Key players like team captain Taiwo Afolabi and forwards Harmony Chidi and Peace Effiong feature prominently. Harmony Chidi, in particular, has been a standout, scoring 13 goals

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Sam Sodje Condemns Prevalence of Paedophiles Among Coaches in Nigeria

By Kelechi / News / October 1, 2024

Former Super Eagles and Premier League football star Sam Sodje has expressed deep concern over the rising cases of paedophilia among youth coaches in Delta State and across Nigeria. Sodje, who splits his time between London and Delta State, revealed that many youth coaches are abusing their positions by sexually exploiting children under their care.

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Osimhen Transfer Napoli Agree New Prices

By Kelechi / Merch & Branding / October 1, 2024

Napoli has reportedly agreed on new prices for the permanent transfer of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, who is currently on loan at Turkish champions Galatasaray. Following his loan move, Osimhen extended his contract with Napoli until 2027. Clubs like Juventus and Chelsea have recently been linked to the Nigerian forward. Editorial Victor Osimhen’s contract

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Paul Onuachu Returns to Southampton for Clash Against Bournemouth

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / October 1, 2024

Paul Onuachu has been named in Southampton’s matchday squad for the first time in 419 days, as the club faces Bournemouth in a Premier League clash. The Nigerian forward last featured in a Southampton squad on August 8, 2023, in a Carabao Cup match against Gillingham. After a lengthy absence, Onuachu is a surprise inclusion

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Ogbus Signs New Freiburg Deal Amid Interest from N’Forest and Leeds Utd

By Kelechi / Transfer News / October 1, 2024

SC Freiburg has announced that dual-national central defender Bruno Ogbus has signed a new contract with the club, although the duration of the deal was not disclosed. Ogbus, a Swiss U20 international of Nigerian descent, had garnered interest from Premier League clubs Nottingham Forest and Leeds United, as well as Serie A’s AC Milan, but

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Ex Super Eagles Ace Etebo Reveals He Was Close to Joining Galatasaray

By Kelechi / Interviews / September 30, 2024

Former Super Eagles midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo has disclosed that he was close to signing for Besiktas before ultimately joining their Turkish rivals Galatasaray. Etebo played for Galatasaray on loan from Stoke City during the 2020/2021 season, where he made 29 appearances. Etebo expressed his surprise at how quickly the decision changed, but he eventually completed

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Nigeria Set to Miss Out on Lecce’s Danish Born Left Back Patrick Dorgu

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / September 30, 2024

Nigeria is likely to miss out on securing Lecce’s talented Danish born left back, Patrick Dorgu, who is on the radar of top Premier League clubs such as Tottenham and Liverpool. The 19 year old has been named in Denmark’s squad for their upcoming Nations League matches against Spain and Switzerland in October. If he

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Enugu Rangers Coach Criticizes Remo Stars for Winning by All Means

By Kelechi / Tactics & Analysis / September 30, 2024

Enugu Rangers’ coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, expressed his frustration after his team’s 2-1 defeat to Remo Stars, accusing his counterpart, Daniel Ogunmodede, of adopting unfair tactics to secure victory. Ilechukwu, clearly upset, claimed that Remo Stars disregarded fair play, even when a player’s safety was at risk. Despite the criticism, Remo Stars remain at the top

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