Merch & Branding - Football In Nigeria

Ebonyi Gov Acquires Hammola Slot to Keep Abakaliki FC in NNL

By Kelechi / Merch & Branding / August 12, 2025

Abakaliki FC will compete in the 2025/26 Nigeria National League (NNL) despite being relegated to the third-tier Nationwide League One, Completesports.com reports. The Ebonyi-State based side secured their second-tier status by acquiring Hammola FC’s NNL slot, with Hammola having earned promotion from the Sagamu centre in recent playoffs. The players regrouped on Monday, 11 August

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Sadiq Umar Acquires Historic Kaduna Club with Grand Ambition

By Kelechi / Merch & Branding / August 12, 2025

Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar, alongside Hon. Bello El-Rufai, has officially acquired renowned ranching-bees club, Ranchers Bees FC, based in Kaduna. The storied club which competes in the Nigeria National League is poised for a remarkable revival under their leadership. Expressing his personal connection to the club, Umar said, “I and my partner Hon. Bello

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Super Falcons Star Demehin Crowned with Chieftaincy Honour in Ondo

By Kelechi / Merch & Branding / August 7, 2025

Super Falcons and Galatasaray defender Oluwatosin Demehin has been honoured with a traditional title in her hometown in Ondo State. The title of Yeye Akeweje of Ilaje was conferred on the Nigerian international by His Royal Majesty, Oba Kayode Aiyetiwa, the Oba of Bariga. The ceremony recognised her achievements in football and her rising status

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Corporal Zalli Leaves Enyimba After Two Seasons

By Kelechi / Merch & Branding / August 6, 2025

Army Corporal and goalkeeper Abdullahi Zalli has officially parted ways with Enyimba FC following the expiration of his contract at the end of the 2024/25 season. The 22 year old made 17 appearances in his second season as the club’s second-choice shot‑stopper before deciding on his next career move. Zalli, who joined Enyimba at the

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Kingsley Eduwo Ends ES Sétif Deal by Mutual Consent

By Kelechi / Merch & Branding / August 4, 2025

Algerian Ligue 1 side Entente de Sétif has officially confirmed that Kingsley Eduwo, former Super Eagles B striker, has mutually terminated his contract and is now a free agent. Eduwo had joined the club in January 2025 on a one-and a-half year deal. His release allows him to sign with a new club even after

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Imo Governor Gifts ₦70m to Imo-Born Super Falcons After WAFCON Win

By Kelechi / Merch & Branding / August 1, 2025

Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has rewarded seven footballers born in Imo for their roles in Nigeria’s Super Falcons historic 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations triumph, gifting each a cash reward equivalent to ₦70 million. The honour was part of a celebratory reception held at the Governor’s Lodge in Owerri on 29 July 2025.

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Tinubu Praised by Gusau for Recognising Super Falcons’ Achievement

By Kelechi / Merch & Branding / July 30, 2025

Nigeria Football Federation President Ibrahim Musa Gusau has commended President Bola Tinubu for honouring the Super Falcons following their dramatic comeback in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final. He described the president’s gesture as a powerful motivation for Nigeria’s girl-child to pursue greatness through sports and legitimate pathways. Gusau celebrated the announcement

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Remo Stars Boss Presents GAC SUV to Adebayo as Player of the Season

By Kelechi / Merch & Branding / July 22, 2025

Remo Stars Football Club President, Kunle Soname, has rewarded midfielder Olamilekan Adebayo with a brand new GAC SUV after naming him the club’s 2024–2025 Player of the Season. The club’s gala celebration also saw Soname hand out ₦25 million to the first team, ₦10 million to the ladies’ side, ₦5 million to youth stars and ₦2 million to the supporters’ club.

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Boniface Reveals Blocked ₦80 Billion Al‑Nassr Transfer

By Kelechi / Merch & Branding / July 19, 2025

Super Eagles and Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface has lifted the lid on how an astonishing ₦80 billion move to Saudi giants Al‑Nassr collapsed at the eleventh hour. Despite agreeing personal terms for a three‑year contract worth €45 million, and stepping into a hotel in Frankfurt ready to fly out, the deal fell through when Al‑Nassr redirected

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Atalanta Insist on €50 Million Minimum for Lookman Move

By Kelechi / Merch & Branding / July 19, 2025

Atalanta have set a firm €50 million valuation for Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman, stating they won’t consider offers below that threshold for the summer transfer window. News reports highlight interest from top clubs across Europe including Napoli, Juventus and Premier League sides like Arsenal and Liverpool. Despite receiving proposals, no club has met Atalanta’s asking price so

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