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.

Ex Flying Eagles Star Remains Biggest Nigerian Earner in MLS

Ex Flying Eagles Star Remains Biggest Nigerian Earner in MLS

By / Economics /
Former Flying Eagles midfielder Obinna Nwobodo continues to be the highest earning Nigerian player in Major League Soccer MLS, according to the latest figures released by the league’s players’ union. Nwobodo, formerly of Enugu Rangers, is guaranteed an annual salary of $1,440,400 playing for FC Cincinnati. Following him on the salary chart is Sam Adekugbe […]

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NNL Champions to Receive ₦5 Million Prize

NNL Champions to Receive ₦5 Million Prize

By / Local Clubs and Academies /
The Chairman of the Nigeria National League NNL, George Aluo, has announced that this season’s NNL champions will be awarded a prize of Five Million Naira ₦5M. This announcement was made during a media briefing at the NNL Headquarters in Abuja. Aluo expressed his satisfaction with this development, noting that it is the first time

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Joe Aribo to Feature in Championship Promotion Final Playoff

Joe Aribo to Feature in Championship Promotion Final Playoff

By / Events & Tournaments /
Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo will play for Southampton in the English Championship promotion final playoff, often referred to as the richest game in football. The match, set to be held on May 26 at Wembley, has an estimated £200 million at stake, determining which club will secure promotion to the Premier League. Southampton and

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NWFL Super 6 Playoffs Schedule and Fixtures Announced

NWFL Super 6 Playoffs Schedule and Fixtures Announced

By / Events & Tournaments /
The draws for the 2024 Nigeria Women Football League NWFL Premiership Super 6 playoffs have been held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The ceremony took place at the Golden Tulip Hotel, where the six participating teams were matched against their opponents. The Super 6 playoffs will commence on Saturday, May 18th, and conclude on May 26th,

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Switzerland May Cap-Tie Salzburg's Bryan Okoh at Euro 2024

Switzerland May Cap-Tie Salzburg’s Bryan Okoh at Euro 2024

By / Nigerians Abroad /
The Swiss Football Association has announced the national team’s provisional roster for the upcoming European Championship, including three players of Nigerian descent. Red Bull Salzburg’s central defender Bryan Okoh, who has only made two appearances for the Austrian club’s first team, has been named in the training camp squad. Manchester City’s Manuel Akanji and AC

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Nigeria Boosted as Olise and Ugochukwu Miss France Euro 2024 Squad

Nigeria Boosted as Olise and Ugochukwu Miss France Euro 2024 Squad

By / Culture /
The Nigeria Football Federation NFF has received a significant boost in their efforts to recruit Michael Olise and Lesley Ugochukwu, following their omission from France’s squad for the 2024 European Championship. France manager Didier Deschamps announced his 25 man squad for the tournament, excluding both the Crystal Palace winger and the Chelsea midfielder. The omission

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Rivers Angels Call for Fan Support Ahead of Super 6 Playoff Tournament

Rivers Angels Call for Fan Support Ahead of Super 6 Playoff Tournament

By / Women's Football /
Rivers Angels’ defender Sarah Iloduba has called on fans to support the team as they prepare for the Super Six playoff tournament. The Port Harcourt based club will compete against Heartland Queens, Confluence Queens, Edo Queens, Nasarawa Amazons, and Bayelsa Queens for the 2024 Nigeria Women Football League NWFL title. The Super Six tournament is

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Ajayi and Maja Battle Aribo for Promotion Playoff Final Spot

Ajayi and Maja Battle Aribo for Promotion Playoff Final Spot

By / Match Previews & Reviews /
Nigerian players Semi Ajayi, Josh Maja, and Joe Aribo are set to face off when West Bromwich Albion and Southampton clash in the second leg of their Sky Bet Championship semi final tie on Friday night. The match will take place at Southampton’s St Mary’s Stadium. The first leg ended in a 0-0 draw at

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Nigerian Descended Players Excluded from Netherlands Euro 2024 Squad

Nigerian Descended Players Excluded from Netherlands Euro 2024 Squad

By / Nigerians Abroad /
Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman has announced his provisional squad for the 2024 European Championship, with no players of Nigerian descent cutting. Notably, Bayern Munich academy product Joshua Zirkzee, who was scouted by former Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr, was omitted. Additionally, Kingsley Ehizibue, a 2020 Super Eagles invitee, and Everton’s Lagos born winger Arnaut Danjuma were

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FEFCAN Female Pre season Championship Kicks Off

FEFCAN Female Pre season Championship Kicks Off

By / Events & Tournaments /
The highly anticipated FEFCAN Women’s Pre season Football Championship is set to begin this Sunday at the Unizee Sports Complex in Ikorodu, Lagos State, and will run until the 26th. The competition features teams such as Ablaze Amazons, Dynamic Queens, Dannaz Ladies, Papa Soccer Angels, and Unification Ladies. The event aims to keep the teams

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