News - Football In Nigeria

Aghama Impresses in Cádiz’s 0-0 Draw Against Andorra

By Kelechi / News / November 5, 2025

Former Nigerian club youth star Efe Aghama came off the bench to make a notable impact for Cádiz CF in their goalless away draw against FC Andorra in Spain’s Segunda División. Introduced in the 70th minute, the 20 year old winger injected pace and creativity into the contest, completing two accurate passes and delivering a

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Nwakali Faces Uncertain Future After Barnsley Exclusion

By Kelechi / News / November 5, 2025

Nigeria international Kelechi Nwakali finds himself in limbo at Barnsley F.C. after being excluded from the first‐team squad and frozen out of pre‐season preparations. His manager, Conor Hourihane, has confirmed that while Nwakali remains under contract until June 2027, he is not part of the club’s plans moving forward. Nwakali, a former Golden Ball winner

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Okoronkwo Vows Nigeria Will Defend Our Crown After CAF Nomination

By Kelechi / Interviews / November 5, 2025

Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo has pledged that Nigeria will defend its continental title as she celebrates her nomination for the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Women’s Player of the Year award. Okoronkwo, who was integral to Nigeria clinching their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) crown, was named among the finalists for the

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Ajax Boss Heitinga Vows to Find a Way to Stop Osimhen in UCL Clash

By Kelechi / Interviews / November 5, 2025

Ahead of the critical UEFA Champions League match, Ajax head coach John Heitinga has openly acknowledged the threat posed by Nigeria’s Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen and pledged that his team will do everything within their power to neutralise him. According to reports, Heitinga described Osimhen as “a fantastic striker smart, strong and fast,” and

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Stormers SC Set to Sign Ex-Sporting Lagos Defender Ladeinde

By Kelechi / Transfer News / November 3, 2025

Nigeria National League side Stormers SC are reportedly set to secure the services of left back Oluwafemi Ladeinde, a former player of Sporting Lagos, on a free transfer. The move has emerged ahead of Stormers’ campaign to return to the higher tiers of Nigerian football. Ladeinde, who helped Sporting Lagos earn promotion before his departure,

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Zubairu Set to Join Egyptian Club Telecom SC After Flying Eagles Tenure

By Kelechi / Transfer News / November 2, 2025

Nigeria U-20 head coach Aliyu Zubairu is reportedly set to join the Egyptian side Telecom SC (also known as We SC) after his role with the Flying Eagles. Sources indicate that Zubairu will leave his post with Nigeria’s U-20 national team and take up a new assignment with the Cairo-based club, which competes in the

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Alozie Embraces Heritage: “I Want to Link with My Culture”

By Kelechi / Interviews / November 2, 2025

Michelle Alozie, the defender for the Super Falcons of Nigeria and the Houston Dash in the US, has spoken openly about her ambition to deepen her connection with Nigerian culture following her decision to represent the country internationally. Born and raised in the United States to Nigerian parents, Alozie revealed that although she grew up

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Iwobi Confident Super Eagles Will Qualify for 2026 World Cup

By Kelechi / Interviews / November 1, 2025

Veteran midfielder Alex Iwobi has expressed firm belief that the Super Eagles of Nigeria have what it takes to secure a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals. Speaking ahead of Nigeria’s play-off tie with Gabon National Football Team in Rabat on 13 November, Iwobi reflected on the team’s recovery from a difficult qualifying

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Awaziem Faces Late Fitness Test Ahead of Nantes vs Metz Clash

By Kelechi / News / November 1, 2025

Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem will undergo a late fitness test to determine his availability for FC Nantes’ Ligue 1 encounter against FC Metz this weekend. The 28 year old centre-back, who has been a key figure in Nantes’ defensive setup this season, sustained a slight muscle discomfort during training earlier in the week. Club

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Super Eagles Pair Victor Osimhen & Paul Onuachu Set for Nigerian Duel in Turkey

By Kelechi / News / November 1, 2025

Nigeria’s forward staples Victor Osimhen and Paul Onuachu are once again at the centre of attention in the Turkish Süper Lig as the 2025-26 season kicks off with a distinctly Nigerian flavour. Osimhen, fresh from a sensational spell with Galatasaray that saw him finish as top scorer, has seamlessly transitioned into the new campaign. His

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