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Francis Momoh Quits Swiss Club Grasshopper

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / June 20, 2024

Striker Francis Momoh has decided not to extend his contract with Swiss side Grasshopper. The 23 year old centre forward joined the Zurich club in August 2019 from NPFL club Heartland. In the past season, he scored five goals and made two assists in 28 appearances. Momoh’s current valuation on Transfermarkt is €900,000. Fans and […]

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Nwakaeme Rejoins Turkish Club Trabzonspor

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / June 19, 2024

Nigerian striker Anthony Nwakaeme has rejoined Turkish Super Lig outfit Trabzonspor. The club announced Nwakaeme’s return on their official media channels. The 34 year old initially left Trabzonspor on a free transfer in 2022 to join the Saudi Arabian club Al Fayha. During his first spell at Trabzonspor, Nwakaeme scored 47 goals and provided 40

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Ogunmodede Eyes High in Final Match as Remo Stars Face Katsina United

By Kelechi Abel / Interviews / June 19, 2024

Coach Daniel Ogunmodede of Remo Stars Football Club reflected on their season and their upcoming match. He acknowledged that while the team consistently held the second position, they did not meet their ultimate target for the season. Despite this, he expressed satisfaction with the overall performance and determination to end the season positively in their

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Nigerian Born Midfielder Joins Bundesliga 2 Club Cologne

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / June 18, 2024

Bundesliga 2 club FC Cologne has officially signed Nigerian born midfielder Chilobem Onuoha from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig. The 19 year old midfielder has been immediately loaned to third division club SC Verl to gain more experience in men’s football. Christian Keller, Cologne’s managing director, praised Onuoha’s potential, stating, In terms of his talent potential,

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Sodje Advocates for Immediate, Impactful Leadership for National Team

By Kelechi Abel / Interviews / June 18, 2024

Former Nigerian International Sam Sodje has urged the Nigerian Football Federation NFF to prioritize appointing a manager capable of delivering immediate results for the national team. Sodje emphasized the need for a manager who can instantly motivate and impact the team, rather than focusing solely on long-term technical advice. It’s not about doing technical advisor,

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Super Eagles Midfielder Dele Bashiru Set for Lazio Move

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / June 17, 2024

Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele Bashiru is reportedly close to joining Italian Serie A side Lazio. Sources close to the Manchester City academy product have indicated that the central midfielder, currently with Hatayspor, is likely to move during the summer transfer window. Resat Ozbudak reported that Dele Bashiru is expected to replace Luis Alberto, who

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Confident Oshoala Vows Tough Competition for Paris 2024 Olympics

By Kelechi Abel / Interviews / June 17, 2024

Super Falcons and Bay F.C. striker, Asisat Oshoala, expressed strong confidence in Nigeria’s potential to outplay their opponents in the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics. After a closely contested two leg match, where the Super Falcons edged out South Africa’s Bayana Bayana with a 1-0 aggregate, Nigeria secured their spot in the Olympic Games. Filled with

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Iheanacho Set for Record Payday with Saudi Arabia Transfer

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / June 16, 2024

Free agent Kelechi Iheanacho is poised to earn his biggest payday as a footballer with an impending transfer to a Saudi Arabian club. The 27 year old striker is currently in discussions with an unnamed club in Saudi Arabia after leaving English club Leicester City when his contract expired this summer. Iheanacho’s move to the

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Osimhen’s Rant on Finidi George Unacceptable, Says Peterside

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / June 16, 2024

Former Nigerian international Peterside Idah has criticized Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen for his public rant against Finidi George. The Napoli forward expressed his frustration in an Instagram live video following Finidi’s resignation as the Super Eagles head coach. Osimhen’s comments centered on Finidi’s decision not to allow him to stay with the team in

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Enugu Rangers’ NPFL Championship Decider Likely to be Moved to Jos

By Kelechi Abel / News / June 16, 2024

The final Week 38 match that could crown Enugu Rangers as NPFL champions is likely to be relocated to Jos. The match, initially scheduled against already relegated Gombe United, is expected to be moved due to Doma United, another Gombe team, also having a home fixture on the final day of the season. An official

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