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.

Ghizlane Chebbak Wins CAF Women’s Player of the Year Award

Ghizlane Chebbak Wins CAF Women’s Player of the Year Award

By / Awards & Recognition /
Morocco’s Ghizlane Chebbak has been named the CAF Women’s Player of the Year for 2025, edging out Nigeria’s Rasheedat Ajibade and her Moroccan teammate Sanaa Mssoudy. The award was presented on 19 November 2025 at the CAF Awards ceremony in Rabat, Morocco. Chebbak enjoyed a standout year, highlighted by her dominant performance in the Women’s […]

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NNL Confirms Dakkada FC Withdrawal From New Season

NNL Confirms Dakkada FC Withdrawal From New Season

By / Local Clubs and Academies /
The Nigeria National League (NNL) has officially confirmed that Dakkada FC has withdrawn from the 2025/26 season. According to the NNL, the Uyo-based club sent a formal notification to the league board of their decision to pull out. The decision followed administrative and financial struggles that have dogged the club in recent times. Reports suggest

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Hakimi Beats Osimhen and Salah to Win CAF Men’s Player of the Year for 2025

Hakimi Beats Osimhen and Salah to Win CAF Men’s Player of the Year for 2025

By / Fan Zone /
Paris Saint-Germain right-back Achraf Hakimi has been named the CAF Men’s Player of the Year for 2025, edging out Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah and Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen at the awards ceremony in Rabat. This historic triumph makes Hakimi the first Moroccan to win the men’s award since Mustapha Hadji in 1998 and only the

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Remo Stars Pip Kano Pillars 1–0 in Abeokuta to Climb Out of Relegation Zone

Remo Stars Pip Kano Pillars 1–0 in Abeokuta to Climb Out of Relegation Zone

By / NPFL /
Remo Stars secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Kano Pillars in a rescheduled NPFL Matchday 5 game at the Moshood Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta. The only goal came in the 34th minute, when Victor Mbaoma nodded home after a saved effort from Olamilekan Adedayo.  With this win, Remo Stars moved up to 15th place

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Super Eagles Climb to 38th in Latest FIFA Rankings Despite World Cup Exit

Super Eagles Climb to 38th in Latest FIFA Rankings Despite World Cup Exit

By / National Team News /
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have risen three places to 38th in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings, according to the updated table released following the 2026 World Cup qualifying window. The jump comes despite Nigeria’s failure to secure World Cup qualification after a 1–1 draw with DR Congo and a 4–3 defeat in the penalty shoot-out

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Nnadozie Clinches Third Straight CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year Award

Nnadozie Clinches Third Straight CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year Award

By / Fan Zone /
Nigeria’s Super Falcons and Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has won the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award for the third consecutive year, capping another stellar season.  She triumphed over Morocco’s Khadija Er-Rmichi and South Africa’s Andile Dlamini at the 2025 CAF Awards held in Rabat, Morocco. Nnadozie was pivotal for her

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Jamiu Umar Signs Pro Deal with NK Tabor Sežana, Starts Europe Journey

Jamiu Umar Signs Pro Deal with NK Tabor Sežana, Starts Europe Journey

By / Transfer News /
Nigerian starlet Jamiu Umar has officially signed his first professional contract with Slovenian side NK Tabor Sežana, marking a pivotal moment in his career. The youngster earned the move after a standout performance for Tabor’s youth team, where he scored two goals in a dominant 4–1 win, according to the report. His pace, dribbling skills,

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Manchester City Seal Pre‑Contract for Nigerian‑Heritage Prodigy Oketunde Elijah

Manchester City Seal Pre‑Contract for Nigerian‑Heritage Prodigy Oketunde Elijah

By / Youth Development /
Manchester City have secured a promising talent of Nigerian heritage Oketunde Elijah by signing him to a pre‑contract. Elijah, who progressed through youth development programmes at both Manchester United and City, has committed to the Premier League champions for the next phase of his career. He was reportedly evaluated over months by City’s technical staff, who were

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Ikorodu City Coach Bright Ozebagbe Aims for “Good Result” in Kano Against Pillars

Ikorodu City Coach Bright Ozebagbe Aims for “Good Result” in Kano Against Pillars

By / Interviews /
Bright Ozebagbe, head coach of Ikorodu City FC, has set his sights on securing a “good result” when his side travels to face Kano Pillars this weekend in the NPFL. Ozebagbe expressed satisfaction after his team’s 2–1 home win over Plateau United, which placed Ikorodu City at the top of the league table. He believes that

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Ademola Lookman: Galatasaray vs Fenerbahçe Battle Heating Up for January Move

Ademola Lookman: Galatasaray vs Fenerbahçe Battle Heating Up for January Move

By / Transfer News /
There is growing speculation that Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman could be on the move during the January transfer window, with two Turkish heavyweights Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe reportedly vying for his signature. Galatasaray have placed Lookman on their January shortlist, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Turkish media suggest that the club may even follow the path

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