Kelechi Abel

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.

Juric Urges Ademola Lookman to Maintain “Positive Attitude” at Atalanta BC

Juric Urges Ademola Lookman to Maintain “Positive Attitude” at Atalanta BC

By / Football Training and Coaching /

Ivan Juric head coach of Atalanta BC, has publicly called on forward Ademola Lookman to maintain a “positive attitude” after a difficult summer and an unsettled return to the squad. Lookman’s transfer request, following a collapsed move to Inter Milan and a period of absence from pre-season training, caused significant disruption.  Juric acknowledged that in the […]

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Super Eagles Climb Four Spots to 41st in Latest FIFA Rankings

Super Eagles Climb Four Spots to 41st in Latest FIFA Rankings

By / National Team News /

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have risen four places to 41st in the world and now rank fifth in Africa, according to the latest FIFA men’s world rankings. The jump follows emphatic qualifying wins in their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign a 2-1 victory over Lesotho and a 4-0 rout of Benin Republic. Across Africa, Morocco remain the

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Ndidi Appointed Vice-Captain at Beşiktaş J.K.

Ndidi Appointed Vice-Captain at Beşiktaş J.K.

By / Fan Zone /

Nigeria international midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been appointed as the vice-captain of Turkish giants Beşiktaş, following a decision by club president Serdal Adalı and the board of directors. In the official announcement, Beşiktaş confirmed that Ndidi joins Orkun Kökçü as part of the leadership team: Kökçü will serve as first-captain, while Ndidi is named second

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Madugu Names Ajibade, Nnadozie, Oshoala Among 21 for WAFCON Qualifier

Madugu Names Ajibade, Nnadozie, Oshoala Among 21 for WAFCON Qualifier

By / Women's Football /

Coach Justine Madugu has issued a 21-player provisional list for Nigeria’s upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifying match against Benin, including key names such as Rasheedat Ajibade, Chiamaka Nnadozie, and Asisat Oshoala. The squad features a mix of experienced internationals and rising talents, reflecting Madugu’s blend of continuity and renewal. Ajibade retains her

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Enewarikpemi Bags First Professional Goal as Plateau United Beat Barau FC

Enewarikpemi Bags First Professional Goal as Plateau United Beat Barau FC

By / Nigerian Premier League /

Promising Nigerian defender Amietimi Tutu Enewarikpemi hit a major milestone in his budding career by scoring his first professional league goal for Plateau United in their 2–0 victory over NPFL newcomers Barau FC. The centre-back opened the scoring in the 50th minute, converting a long throw-in assist delivered by Tarabina. His goal set the tone

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Zaidu Given Rest at Porto After Suffering Knock on Eagles Duty

Zaidu Given Rest at Porto After Suffering Knock on Eagles Duty

By / Health and Fitness /

Porto’s left-back Zaidu Sanusi has been excused from training on Thursday as he recovers from a knock sustained while on Super Eagles duty, All Nigeria Soccer reports. After nearly twenty months away from the national team, Zaidu was called up late for Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin, replacing the injured Bright

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Blessing “Kenya” Owolabi Nets 30 Goals, Tops Nigerian Scorers in Europe

Blessing “Kenya” Owolabi Nets 30 Goals, Tops Nigerian Scorers in Europe

By / Player Profiles /

Nigerian forward Blessing Owolabi widely known as “Kenya” concluded the 2025 Kazakhstan Women’s Premier League campaign with a staggering 30 goals, making her one of the few players (and the only Nigerian woman this season in Europe) to reach that benchmark. Kenya, a product of Nakamura Football Academy in Lagos, scored a brace in her

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Ajayi Suspended, Will Miss Super Eagles’ Crucial Clash with Gabon

Ajayi Suspended, Will Miss Super Eagles’ Crucial Clash with Gabon

By / Football Law and Ethics /

Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi will not feature in Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff tie against Gabon, after being handed a suspension. FIFA has confirmed that Ajayi received a second yellow card during Nigeria’s 4-0 win over Benin, triggering an automatic one-match ban. His absence will be deeply felt in Nigeria’s backline. Coach Eric

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Ajibade Nets First UWCL Strike; Ucheibe Shines As CB vs Arsenal

Ajibade Nets First UWCL Strike; Ucheibe Shines As CB vs Arsenal

By / Match Previews and Reviews /

Three 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations winners were in action on Thursday during Matchday 2 of the UEFA Women’s Champions League league phase. At the PSG training centre in Paris, Rasheedat Ajibade scored her first ever UWCL goal for Paris Saint-Germain against Real Madrid.  Real Madrid leapt ahead in the first half through goals

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Obi Anthony Rising Through Granada’s Youth as Midfield Dynamo

Obi Anthony Rising Through Granada’s Youth as Midfield Dynamo

By / Youth Development and Scouting /

Young Nigerian midfielder Obi Anthony is quickly making a name for himself in Spain, standing out as one of the brightest prospects in the Granada CF youth setup. A product of Ojinmah Football Academy in Imo State, Anthony has impressed coaches and fans alike with his calmness on the ball, composure under pressure, and remarkable

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