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Akor Adams Set for Sevilla Debut Against Getafe

By Kelechi / Fan Zone / February 1, 2025

Nigerian striker Akor Adams is set to make his debut for Sevilla this Saturday against Getafe, having been officially registered in La Liga. The 25 year old joined Sevilla from Montpellier in a €6 million deal and has been training with his new teammates since Thursday. Head coach García Pimienta confirmed Adams’ inclusion in the

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Moses Simon Announces the Birth of His Son

By Kelechi / Fan Zone / January 28, 2025

Super Eagles and FC Nantes forward Moses Simon has shared the joyous news of the birth of his son. Taking to his social media platform X, Simon posted heartfelt messages and photos, including images of his wife during her pregnancy and his two daughters. “I find no words strong enough to express my exact feelings.

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Yobo to Assist at 2025 AFCON Draw Ceremony

By Kelechi / Fan Zone / January 27, 2025

Former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo has been selected as one of the assistants for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON final draw. The draw will take place at the Mohammed V National Theatre in Rabat, Morocco, on Monday, where the 24 qualified teams will learn about their group stage opponents. Yobo will join

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Lookman’s strike vs Real Madrid wins Goal of the Month for Dec 2024

By Kelechi / Fan Zone / January 17, 2025

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has won Atalanta’s Goal of the Month award for December 2024, as voted by fans across the club’s social media platforms. Lookman’s standout goal came during Atalanta’s UEFA Champions League clash against Real Madrid on December 10, earning 46% of the votes. In the match, Lookman displayed technical brilliance, receiving

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Ola Aina shares gift received from Van Dijk after recent match

By Kelechi / Fan Zone / January 17, 2025

Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina received a special gift from Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk following their recent Premier League match, which ended in a 1-1 draw at the City Ground. Aina proudly shared a video on Snapchat displaying Van Dijk’s matchday shirt, captioned “Serious.” The game saw Forest take an early lead

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Getafe’s Uche named striker in La Liga Team of the Week

By Kelechi / Fan Zone / January 15, 2025

Getafe’s Christantus Uche has been named in La Liga’s Team of the Week by WhoScored following his impactful performance in a 2-1 victory against Las Palmas on Sunday. The 21 year old Nigerian midfielder, often deployed as a forward, assisted the opening goal in the match, setting up Spanish winger Coba with a perfectly timed

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Adarabioyo Shines in Chelsea’s FA Cup Dominance

By Kelechi / Fan Zone / January 12, 2025

Tosin Adarabioyo delivered a stellar performance, earning the Man of the Match accolade in Chelsea’s commanding 5-0 victory over League Two side Morecambe in the FA Cup third round. The central defender scored twice and received high praise from Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, who lauded his attacking contributions and defensive solidity. Adarabioyo opened the scoring

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Victor Boniface Joins Top 100 Valuable Players,Osimhen,Lookman Excluded

By Kelechi / Fan Zone / January 9, 2025

The CIES Football Observatory has unveiled its list of the Top 100 Most Valuable Players in World Football, with surprising omissions of prominent Nigerian stars Victor Osimhen and reigning African Footballer of the Year, Ademola Lookman. Victor Boniface, representing Bayer Leverkusen, is the sole Nigerian international on the list, securing the 90th spot with an

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Nwakali’s First English Goal Nominated for Barnsley Goal of the Month

By Kelechi / Fan Zone / January 7, 2025

Nigerian midfielder Kelechi Nwakali’s first goal in English football has been shortlisted for Barnsley’s Goal of the Month award for December 2024. Nwakali scored on his full League One debut during Barnsley’s 2-1 victory against Exeter City at St James Park on December 14. Playing in a deep lying midfield role, the Arsenal youth product

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Iwobi Ranks Third for Most Open Play Chances in 2024

By Kelechi / Fan Zone / January 3, 2025

Alex Iwobi, Fulham’s versatile midfielder, has been ranked third in chances created from open play across Europe’s top five leagues in 2024, according to statistics from WhoScored. The Nigerian international created 67 chances in the Premier League, surpassed only by Chelsea’s Cole Palmer 79 and Arsenal’s Martin Ødegaard 76. Iwobi’s creativity places him ahead of

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