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Onyedika and Club Brugge Win Record Champions League Prize Money

By Kelechi / Merch & Branding / March 13, 2025

Raphael Onyedika and his club, Club Brugge, may have been eliminated from the UEFA Champions League by Aston Villa, but they secured record prize money for a Belgian club in European competition. According to Sporza, Club Brugge earned over €60 million for reaching the Champions League Round of 16, making it the largest amount ever […]

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Bayelsa Queens coach urges better sponsorship for women’s football

By Kelechi / Merch & Branding / March 5, 2025

Bayelsa Queens head coach Ogbonda Whyte has called for major infrastructure improvements and increased sponsorship to strengthen the Nigeria Women’s Football League NWFL as it enters its second phase. Speaking on women’s football challenges, Whyte emphasized that poor playing surfaces and lack of financial support are key obstacles to the sport’s growth in Nigeria. “Most

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Enyimba FC,United Nigeria Airline renew partnership to boost NPFL,unity

By Kelechi / Merch & Branding / March 3, 2025

Enyimba FC and United Nigeria Airline UNA have renewed their successful partnership, strengthening support for the club’s operations while promoting national unity through football. Originally established in 2023, the partnership has played a key role in enhancing Enyimba’s branding, travel logistics, and overall club operations, ensuring that the People’s Elephant remains one of the dominant

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Enyimba FC Launches Coaching Clinic to Boost Youth Development

By Kelechi / Merch & Branding / February 17, 2025

Enyimba Football Club has taken a significant step toward enhancing youth development by launching a five-day coaching clinic in collaboration with HamKam FC of Norway. The initiative, which began on February 16, 2025, at the Enyimba Stadium in Aba, aims to equip youth team coaches with modern football techniques through video-based training sessions. Club Chairman

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Tems Joins San Diego FC Ownership Group in Historic MLS Investment

By Kelechi / Merch & Branding / February 13, 2025

Nigerian music star Tems has become a part-owner of San Diego FC, a Major League Soccer MLS club set to debut in the league this year. The Lagos-born singer, songwriter, and producer joins an esteemed ownership group that includes actress Issa Rae, World Cup winner Juan Mata, U.S. Navy SEAL veteran Jocko Willink, and MLB

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Super Falcons Star Plumptre Renews Contract with Al-Ittihad

By Kelechi / Merch & Branding / February 11, 2025

Ashleigh Plumptre, defender for Nigeria’s Super Falcons, has renewed her contract with Al-Ittihad Ladies of the Saudi Arabian Women’s Premier League, securing her place at the club until 2027. Al-Ittihad officially announced the two-year extension on Monday, highlighting the player’s pivotal contributions since her arrival in 2023. Plumptre’s standout performances have played a crucial role

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Manu Garba inducted into NIS Hall of Fame for football contributions

By Kelechi / Merch & Branding / February 2, 2025

Golden Eaglets head coach, Manu Garba OON, has been inducted into the Nigeria Institute of Sports NIS Hall of Fame in recognition of his exceptional contributions to football development in Nigeria. The induction ceremony celebrated Garba’s role in shaping the future of Nigerian football and mentoring several players who have gone on to become key

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Xabi Alonso Confirms Victor Boniface in Talks Over Al Nassr Move

By Kelechi / Merch & Branding / January 29, 2025

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed that Nigerian striker Victor Boniface is in discussions to leave the club and join Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr during the current transfer window. Reports from Sky Germany suggest that the deal could be worth over €50 million £44 million, a significant profit for Leverkusen, who signed him

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Victor Boniface Extends Bayer Leverkusen Contract with Improved Salary

By Kelechi / Merch & Branding / January 26, 2025

Victor Boniface has signed a contract extension with Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen, extending his stay at the club until 2029. The new deal includes a significant pay raise, doubling his annual salary from €3 million to €6 million approximately ₦9.5 billion. The 24-year-old Nigerian striker remains a key player for the club despite recent injury

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Sheffield Wednesday Pursue Nigerian Forward Emmanuel Dennis

By Kelechi / Merch & Branding / January 25, 2025

Sheffield Wednesday is reportedly considering a move for Nigerian international Emmanuel Dennis in the ongoing January transfer window. The 27 year old forward, currently at Nottingham Forest, has found himself sidelined under manager Nuno Espírito Santo and has not been registered for Premier League or cup competitions this season. Dennis, who boasts 12 career Premier

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