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Azonsou Vows Benin Can Overturn Deficit Against Flamingos in Lome

By Kelechi / Women's Football / July 10, 2026

The Young Amazons head coach is confident her side can complete a comeback and reach their first-ever FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup when they host Nigeria in the second leg. Benin U-17 women’s head coach Idah Azonsou believes her side has what it takes to

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Venezia Chief Flies to Spain as Akor Adams Nears Record-Breaking Move

By Kelechi / Transfer News / July 10, 2026

Venezia Chief Flies to Spain as Akor Adams Nears Record Breaking Move Sporting director Filippo Antonelli held face to face talks with Sevilla over the Nigerian striker, with the two clubs edging closer on a fee that would smash Venezia’s transfer record. Venezia have intensified their pursuit of Sevilla striker Akor Adams, sending sporting director

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Boboye Sets High Standards for Bendel Insurance Ahead of New Season

By Kelechi / NPFL / July 10, 2026

The technical adviser wants greater discipline and consistency from his squad as the Benin Arsenals push for a top-three finish after narrowly missing out last term. Bendel Insurance technical adviser Kennedy Boboye has put his squad on notice, calling for higher standards across the

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Nice Chief Confirms Moffi Will Be Sold This Summer

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / July 10, 2026

Sporting director Roger Ricort says the club plans to handle Terem Moffi’s exit professionally, even as he remains frozen out of the first team picture at the Allianz Riviera. OGC Nice sporting director Roger Ricort has confirmed that Terem Moffi is expected to leave the club

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Al-Hilal Suffer Blow in Onuachu Pursuit as Trabzonspor Signing Makes Big Promise

By Kelechi / Transfer News / July 9, 2026

New winger Aral Simsir says helping Paul Onuachu score is a priority, adding weight to the belief Trabzonspor plan to build their attack around the Nigerian rather than sell him to Saudi Arabia. Al-Hilal’s reported pursuit of Paul Onuachu may have hit a

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China Invitational: Golden Eaglets Suffer Second Straight Defeat, Fall 4-2 to Australia

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / July 9, 2026

Nigeria’s U-17 side have now lost both their opening matches at the Four Nation Invitational Tournament, with a decisive clash against hosts China still to come. Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets suffered a second consecutive loss at the Four-Nation Invitational Tournament in China, going down

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Lagos Queens Cup Is First of Its Kind for Women’s Football in Nigeria — Aina

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / July 9, 2026

Founder Ibidoyin Aina says the four-day tournament in Surulere will give female footballers a direct route to foreign scouts, without needing a national team call up first. Ibidoyin Aina, founder of the Herizon Sports Initiative and the organiser behind the

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Meet Idris Fabiyi, the Nigeria-Eligible Defender Signed by Manchester United

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / July 9, 2026

The academy defender is among 15 young players awarded first year scholarship deals at Old Trafford, joining a group that includes Wayne Rooney’s son Kai. Manchester United have confirmed their latest batch of academy scholars, and the list includes a name Nigerian football followers will

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Official: Super Eagles Invitee Buhari Completes Austria Wien Move

By Kelechi / Transfer News / July 9, 2026

The 24 year old centre back has signed a three year deal after nearly four years in Swedish football, with an eye on forcing his way back into Nigeria’s senior squad. Ibrahim Buhari’s time in Swedish football has come to an end, with the Nigerian centre-back

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Sporting Lagos Land Highly Rated Hadi, Beating Shooting Stars to the Deal

By Kelechi / NPFL / July 9, 2026

The newly promoted Lagos club have agreed a deal until 2028 for the attacking midfielder, whose game has drawn comparisons to Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers. Sporting Lagos are closing in on one of the more eye catching signings of the NPFL off season,

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