News - Football In Nigeria

Rodgers Confident He’ll Rekindle Iheanacho’s Best at Celtic

By Kelechi / Interviews / September 23, 2025

Brendan Rodgers says he believes Kelechi Iheanacho can rediscover his top form now that he has arrived at Celtic. Rodgers, who previously coached Iheanacho at Leicester City, spoke this week about the striker’s fitness, attitude and potential. Iheanacho joined Celtic as a free agent this summer after his spell at Sevilla. Rodgers admitted the past […]

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Mangut Applauds Nasarawa Utd’s First Away NPFL Win at Bayelsa

By Kelechi / Interviews / September 22, 2025

Nasarawa United head coach Mbwas Mangut has praised his team for their “impressive” performance after they came from behind to beat Bayelsa United 2-1 away at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa. Nasarawa’s first away win in the Nigeria Premier Football League this season. Bayelsa United struck first through Jawad Mustapha in the 36th minute. However,

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Eguma Seeks Healing Victory for Enyimba Following Mother’s Death

By Kelechi / Interviews / September 22, 2025

Stanley Eguma, Enyimba’s head coach, has made it clear that Sunday’s NPFL Matchday 5 fixture against Bendel Insurance holds special significance for him. Eguma is hoping a strong performance and victory will bring solace after the loss of his mother on Wednesday, 17 September 2025. Speaking from Port Harcourt, where he is currently, Eguma described

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WAFCON Winner Babajide Pays Tribute to Late Liverpool Coach Beard

By Kelechi / Interviews / September 21, 2025

Rinsola Babajide, the forward who helped Nigeria to the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title, has paid tribute to former Liverpool Women coach Matt Beard, following his passing at age 47. Babajide, who spent four years under Beard at Liverpool before moving permanently to Real Betis, shared her condolences via social media. Beard first

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Teen Forward Benjamin Onyekachi Signs First Pro Deal with JS Kairouan

By Kelechi / Transfer News / September 21, 2025

Benjamin Onyekachi, a promising Nigerian teenager, has inked his first professional contract with Tunisian side JS Kairouan, the deal confirmed earlier this week. This marks a major step for the young forward, moving from youth or amateur status to full professional ranks. Though the length and financial details of the contract were not disclosed, sources

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Akor Adams & Ejuke return to Sevilla squad for Alavés La Liga tie

By Kelechi / News / September 21, 2025

Sevilla manager Matías Almeyda has welcomed back Nigerian forwards Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke ahead of their La Liga meeting with Deportivo Alavés. Both players had been sidelined with muscle injuries but are now fit to make the matchday squad. Adams missed Sevilla’s last two games after sustaining a thigh issue, while Ejuke was forced

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Elvis Elendu pens pro deal with Wolves after youth promotion

By Kelechi / Transfer News / September 20, 2025

Wolverhampton Wanderers have officially handed Italian-born Nigerian centre-back Elvis Elendu his first professional contract, the Premier League club announced in an official statement.Elendu, 17, began the season as a first-year scholar before earning promotion to the Wolves U18 squad. Elendu originally started his football journey as a goalkeeper with Pro Soccer Youth in 2020, but

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Flying Eagles defender Emmanuel Chukwu joins Wolfsberger AC on loan

By Kelechi / Transfer News / September 19, 2025

A new step in Emmanuel Chukwu’s career has been confirmed, as the Flying Eagles defender moves on loan to Austrian Bundesliga side Wolfsberger AC from TSG Hoffenheim for the 2025/26 season. The 18 year old centre-back completed his switch after joining Hoffenheim earlier this year from Grassrunners Football Club. Chukwu, who starred in all six

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19 year old Brian Okonkwo signs with West Brom after Arsenal exit

By Kelechi / Transfer News / September 19, 2025

A one year deal at Championship side West Brom has been secured by Nigerian-eligible goalkeeper Brian Okonkwo, who departed Arsenal at the end of last season. London-born shot-stopper impressed during a trial period and was handed a contract following a clean sheet performance against Crystal Palace on 29 August. Okonkwo, 19, is the younger brother

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Super Falcons’ Uchendu makes move to Melbourne City from Nantes

By Kelechi / Transfer News / September 19, 2025

A fresh chapter begins for Chinaza Uchendu, who has officially transferred from FC Nantes to Australia’s Melbourne City FC ahead of the 2025/26 A-League Women’s season. The 27 year old forward signed after completing her stint in France, adding more international depth to a career that has taken her from Rivers Angels in Nigeria to

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