Events & Tournaments - Football In Nigeria

Bendel Insurance,Kwara United,and Nasarawa United Advance to Round of 16

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / April 3, 2025

Three Nigerian clubs Bendel Insurance, Kwara United, and Nasarawa United have progressed to the Round of 16 of the 2025 President Federation Cup after convincing victories in their respective fixtures. Bendel Insurance dominated Adamawa United 3-0 at the Lafia City Stadium, with forward Kayode Oke netting a superb hat trick. He opened the scoring in […]

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Kayode Scores Again to Fire Esenler Erokspor to Victory Over Ankaragucu

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / April 2, 2025

Olanrewaju Kayode continued his impressive scoring form in Turkey as he found the net once again to help Esenler Erokspor claim a 3-1 league victory over Ankaragucu on Monday. The former Shakhtar Donetsk striker struck in the 35th minute, restoring his team’s lead after Ankaragucu had equalised. This latest goal takes Kayode’s tally to five

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Ejuke Eager for Derby Delight as Sevilla Visit Real Betis

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / March 31, 2025

Chidera Ejuke is relishing the prospect of helping Sevilla secure a memorable result in Sunday night’s hotly anticipated Andalusian derby against Real Betis in La Liga. The Nigerian winger, who joined Sevilla in June 2024 after loan stints with Hertha Berlin and Royal Antwerp, is keen to make an impact as his side travel to

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Arokodare and Torunarigha Face Off in Belgian Playoff Showdown

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / March 29, 2025

Two Super Eagles teammates are set to go head to head this Sunday as Tolu Arokodare and Jordan Torunarigha meet in the Belgian Pro League Championship playoffs. Arokodare, a forward for KRC Genk, will line up against Torunarigha, a key defender for KAA Gent. The match up promises a direct contest between both Nigerians, with

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Five Teams That Lost World Cup Spots After Bright Starts

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / March 29, 2025

As the Super Eagles face growing uncertainty in their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign following a costly 1-1 draw at home to Zimbabwe their current position echoes past collapses by teams that started strong but failed to reach the World Cup. History proves that a good start doesn’t guarantee qualification. Here are five notable teams

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Flying Eagles in Limbo as Ivory Coast Pulls Out of U20 AFCON Hosting

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / March 26, 2025

Nigeria’s U20 national team, the Flying Eagles, are facing a wave of uncertainty following Ivory Coast’s sudden withdrawal as hosts of the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON. The decision, announced just 30 days before the tournament was due to begin, has thrown Nigeria’s preparation plans into disarray. The Ivorian Football Federation FIF confirmed

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President Tinubu Flags Off Torch of Unity for 22nd National Sports Festival

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / March 26, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has officially launched the Torch of Unity for the 22nd National Sports Festival, reaffirming his government’s commitment to sports development across Nigeria. At the event held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Tinubu described sports as a powerful tool for youth engagement, national unity, and economic growth. He called on both public

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Shittu Leads Giresun Sanayispor to Turkish Super League Promotion

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / March 25, 2025

Kafayat Folakemi Shittu has expressed immense joy after playing a pivotal role in helping Giresun Sanayispor secure promotion to the Turkish Women’s Super League for the first time in the club’s history. Despite losing 1-0 to Yüksekova in the final playoff match, Giresun Sanayispor’s second place finish in the league playoff was enough to guarantee

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Super Falcons Star Gift Monday Set for Washington Spirit Move

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / March 24, 2025

Monday was notably absent from the Tenerife squad that played out a 0-0 draw against Deportivo La Coruna last Saturday, fuelling speculation that a transfer is imminent. The 23 year old forward has been in outstanding form this season, scoring 10 goals and providing three assists in 19 appearances for Tenerife. Her performances earned her

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Warri Wolves Advance as NFF Confirms President Federation Cup Fixtures

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / March 23, 2025

Warri Wolves have secured a direct place in the Round of 16 of the 2025 President Federation Cup after the Nigeria Football Federation NFF disqualified Shooting Stars FC from the competition. The NFF, in an official statement released on Saturday, confirmed that Shooting Stars were disqualified for fielding ineligible players in their Round of 64

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