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Uganda’s Ikpeazu Reflects on Cranes’ AFCON Exit After Loss to Super Eagles

By Kelechi / Interviews / January 1, 2026

Uche Ikpeazu has spoken out following Uganda’s 3-1 defeat to Nigeria’s Super Eagles in their final group match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The result ended Uganda’s campaign, with the Cranes finishing at the bottom of Group C after a disappointing set of results in Morocco. Raphael Onyedika struck twice for the Super Eagles,

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2025: Highs and Lows in Nigerian Sports

By Kelechi / News / January 1, 2026

Highs — Moments of Pride and Triumph Super Falcons’ Historic WAFCON Title Nigeria’s Super Falcons captured a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations crown in Morocco, coming from two goals down in the final to beat the hosts 3–2 a testament to resilience and continental dominance. D’Tigress Make AfroBasket History The Nigerian women’s basketball

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NPFL: Barau FC Part Ways With Ladan Bosso

By Kelechi / News / December 31, 2025

Barau FC have ended their association with technical adviser Ladan Bosso, bringing his tenure at the newly-promoted Nigeria Premier Football League club to a close. The club confirmed that Rabiu Tata has been appointed as interim technical adviser following Bosso’s departure, with Tata taking immediate charge ahead of upcoming league fixtures. The decision came after

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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Seal Perfect Group Stage With 3–1 Win Over Uganda

By Kelechi / National Team News / December 31, 2025

The Super Eagles of Nigeria finished the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group C stage in style, cruising to a 3–1 victory over Uganda in their final group game at the Complexe Sportif de Fès in Morocco, completing a perfect group-stage campaign with three wins from three matches. Nigeria had already secured qualification for the

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NPFL: Dogo Celebrates El-Kanemi Warriors’ Away Win Over Bayelsa United

By Kelechi / News / December 30, 2025

El-Kanemi Warriors’ technical adviser Kabiru Dogo has praised his players following a 1–0 victory against Bayelsa United in a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 19 clash in Yenagoa. The Maiduguri-based club secured the win thanks to a first-half strike by Sadiq Mohammed, marking their first away win of the 2025/26 season. Dogo expressed delight

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Nigeria Beat Tunisia in Five-Goal AFCON Thriller to Seal Round of 16 Spot

By Kelechi / National Team News / December 28, 2025

The Super Eagles booked their place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 after a dramatic 3–2 win over Tunisia in their Group C clash at the Fez Stadium in Morocco on Saturday night. Nigeria raced into a commanding 3–0 lead, with Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman all finding the

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Valencia Renew Interest in Super Eagles Striker Umar Sadiq

By Kelechi / Transfer News / December 26, 2025

Spanish La Liga side Valencia CF are preparing to revive their interest in signing Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq when the January transfer window opens. The Nigerian forward, who currently plays for Real Sociedad, spent the latter part of last season on loan at Valencia, where he scored five goals in 16 league appearances and

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Awoniyi Set for Mainz Reunion in January Transfer Window

By Kelechi / Transfer News / December 25, 2025

Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi looks likely to reunite with Bundesliga side Mainz 05 in the upcoming January transfer window, according to transfer reports. The move would see the Nigerian forward return to a club where he previously had a loan spell from Liverpool during the 2019–20 Bundesliga season. Mainz, who currently find themselves at

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Done Deal: Michelle Alozie Completes Move to MLS Club Chicago Stars

By Kelechi / Transfer News / December 24, 2025

Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie has completed her transfer to Chicago Stars FC in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), sealing a three year contract after being traded from the Houston Dash in exchange for $40,000 in allocation money. The deal will keep her at Chicago through the 2028 season as the club strengthens ahead

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Super Eagles End 2025 Ranked 38th in FIFA World Rankings

By Kelechi / National Team News / December 23, 2025

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have finished the year ranked 38th in the world in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings, according to the December 2025 update released by world football’s governing body. The ranking places Nigeria inside the global top 40, maintaining the same position they held in November. The Eagles also end the year fifth

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