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Adams & Ejuke Fail to Halt Sevilla’s Slide After Defeat to Mallorca

By Kelechi Abel / Events & Tournaments / October 19, 2025

Nigeria internationals Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke were in action for Sevilla FC, yet they could not prevent their side from falling to a 3-1 defeat against RCD Mallorca in a crucial La Liga fixture. The loss means Sevilla missed the chance to close the gap on league leaders and will now face increased pressure in upcoming matches. Adams […]

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Durosinmi Nets Again as Viktoria Plzeň Secure Slim Away Victory

By Kelechi Abel / Match Previews & Reviews / October 19, 2025

Nigerian forward Rafiu Durosinmi once again found the back of the net for Viktoria Plzeň, helping his team to a narrow but crucial away win in the Czech First League. According to several reports, Durosinmi scored in a tight fixture to deliver all three points for Plzeň. This goal continues what appears to be an impressive

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Postecoglou Leaves Nottingham Forest After Brief 39-Day Reign

By Kelechi Abel / Tactics & Analysis / October 19, 2025

Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties as head coach of Nottingham Forest with immediate effect, the club announced following a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea F.C.. The Australian boss had handed Taiwo Awoniyi his season debut during that loss, substituting the Nigerian striker at half-time as part of the troubled campaign. Appointed in early September

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Onuachu Nets Again as Trabzonspor Beat Çaykur Rizespor 2-1

By Kelechi Abel / Match Previews & Reviews / October 19, 2025

Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu continued his fine form in Turkey’s Süper Lig by scoring a header in Trabzonspor’s 2-1 away victory over Çaykur Rizespor. Trabzonspor broke the deadlock early with a goal from Felipe Augusto in the 2nd minute, and Onuachu doubled the lead with his trademark aerial finish in the 19th minute. Rizespor pulled one

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Rivers United Slip to 1-0 Defeat Away to Mozambique’s Black Bulls

By Kelechi Abel / Events & Tournaments / October 19, 2025

Nigerian side Rivers United suffered a 1-0 loss at the hands of Mozambican club Black Bulls in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second-preliminary round tie in Maputo. The lone goal arrived early in the second half, when Black Bulls’ forward Moctar Diallo capitalised on a brief defensive lapse from Rivers United, scoring in the 50th

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Alex Iwobi Sets New Nigerian Record in Premier League Appearances

By Kelechi Abel / Player Profiles / October 19, 2025

Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has etched his name into history after becoming the Nigerian footballer with the most Premier League appearances. In the recent fixture for Fulham, Iwobi featured in his 299th Premier League match, surpassing Shola Ameobi (298 appearances) to claim the top spot among Nigerians. The milestone comes on the back of a long

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Okoro Bounces Back to Lead Lagos City Strikers to Key Victory

By Kelechi Abel / Match Previews & Reviews / October 18, 2025

Emmanuel Okoro returned with purpose to drive Lagos City Strikers to a crucial victory following a recent personal setback. After his absence from action, Okoro re-inserted himself into the team’s attacking rhythm, playing a decisive role in the win. He battled through challenges, regained form, and ultimately led by example on the pitch. The win provides a lift

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Southampton Boss Explains Why Joe Aribo Is Still Out of Squad

By Kelechi Abel / Interviews / October 18, 2025

Joe Aribo continues to sit out of the match-day squad for Southampton F.C. despite the start of the 2025-26 Championship campaign, a situation addressed by manager Will Still ahead of the clash with Swansea City A.F.C. Still revealed that Aribo, who made 37 appearances and scored three goals last season, was absent from selection because he missed much of pre-season

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Arokodare Eyes First Premier League Goal Ahead of Wolves Trip to Sunderland

By Kelechi Abel / Events & Tournaments / October 18, 2025

Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare is poised to target his first Premier League goal as Wolverhampton Wanderers travel to face Sunderland on Saturday. Arokodare, who joined Wolves this season, has made four appearances so far but is still awaiting his maiden goal in the English top flight. Wolves, recalling their past struggles at Sunderland’s home

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Arsenal Promote Three Teenagers of Nigerian Descent to First-Team Training

By Kelechi Abel / Nigerians Abroad / October 18, 2025

Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal, has handed first-team training opportunities to three teenagers of Nigerian descent as the Gunners prepared for their Premier League clash with Fulham. Seventeen year old midfielder Ife Ibrahim and eighteen year old forward Daniel Oyetunde took part in the session at the Sobha Realty Training Centre on Friday. Ibrahim is in his

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