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Thierry Henry Urges Barcelona to Target Victor Osimhen as Elite Striker

By Kelechi / Merch & Branding / February 21, 2026

Legendary French forward Thierry Henry has urged FC Barcelona to prioritise signing a proven number 9 including Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen as they look to revitalise their attack ahead of next season. Speaking about the Catalan club’s need for a top-level goalscorer, Henry highlighted Osimhen alongside the likes of Erling Haaland and Harry Kane […]

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Ex-International Says He Would Have Loved Ochoche to Stay in France

By Kelechi / Transfer News / February 21, 2026

Former Nigeria international Simon Zenke has expressed regret after Flying Eagles defender Amos Ochoche completed a move from Stade de Reims in France to SK Dynamo České Budějovice in the Czech Republic, saying he would have preferred the young Nigerian to remain in Ligue 1. Zenke, speaking about Ochoche’s transfer, acknowledged the defender’s potential and

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Ex-Nigeria Star Egbuchulam Joins Detroit City FC on One-Year Deal

By Kelechi / Transfer News / February 21, 2026

Former Nigerian striker Chisom Egbuchulam has penned a one year contract with Detroit City FC, the USL Championship club announced ahead of the 2026 season. The deal includes a club option for 2027 and awaits league and federation approval. Egbuchulam joins the Rouge and Gold after most recently featuring for Al-Jandal in the Saudi First

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Kun Khalifat Determined to Secure NPFL Survival — Defender Gabriel

By Kelechi / NPFL / February 21, 2026

Kun Khalifat FC defender Lekan Gabriel says his team remains focused on avoiding relegation and will fight “relentlessly” to keep their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) top-flight status. The Owerri-based club, currently at the bottom of the NPFL table with 25 points, will host Niger Tornadoes in their Matchday 27 fixture at the Dan Anyiam

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Onuachu Wins Turkish Süper Lig Goal of the Week Award

By Kelechi / News / February 21, 2026

Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu has been named the Turkish Süper Lig Goal of the Week after his superb strike for Trabzonspor in their 3–2 derby defeat to Fenerbahçe over the weekend. The honour was decided by fan voting on the league’s official social media platforms. Despite Trabzonspor’s loss, Onuachu’s powerful header stood out as

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Okobi Celebrates Super Falcons Return for Cameroon Friendlies

By Kelechi / News / February 21, 2026

Midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene has expressed her delight after earning a recall to the Super Falcons squad ahead of Nigeria’s friendly double-header against Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses in Yaoundé later this month. The Ottawa Rapids FC midfielder is back in the national setup after spending several years away, and she says returning to represent her country at

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Fulham Boss Rules Chukwueze Out of Sunderland Clash

By Kelechi / Tactics & Analysis / February 21, 2026

Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze will miss Fulham’s Premier League match against Sunderland this Sunday after being ruled out by head coach Marco Silva due to a calf injury sustained in the club’s recent defeat to Manchester City. The Nigeria international picked up the complaint during the 3-0 loss at the Etihad Stadium and subsequently

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Heartland Queens Coach Ogbala Hails 3–1 Win Over Bayelsa Queens as Super Six Boost

By Kelechi / NPFL / February 20, 2026

Heartland Queens head coach Obi Ogbala has described his side’s 3–1 victory over Bayelsa Queens in their Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership clash as a major boost to their Super Six qualification aims. The Group A encounter at the Dan Anyiam Stadium saw Heartland overturn an early deficit to claim all three points in

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NPFL Fines Kwara United ₦9m, Deducts Points and Moves Home Games to Abeokuta

By Kelechi / Law & Ethics / February 20, 2026

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has handed Kwara United FC a hefty ₦9 million fine and ordered the club to play its remaining home matches in Abeokuta after crowd trouble marred their rescheduled Matchday 22 fixture against Rivers United in Ilorin. The sanctions also include a three point and three goal deduction from the

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Madugu Names Ajibade, Nnadozie in Falcons Squad for Cameroon Friendlies

By Kelechi / Women's Football / February 20, 2026

Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has unveiled a 25-player squad for Nigeria’s upcoming friendly double-header against Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses in Yaoundé, part of preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The friendlies will be played at the end of February and start of March 2026, giving Madugu a final chance to

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