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Super Falcons’ Chiamaka Nnadozie Wins Best Goalkeeper in France Award

By Kelechi / Player Profiles / April 30, 2024

Chiamaka Nnadozie, the renowned goalkeeper for the Super Falcons, has been honoured as the best women’s goalkeeper in France, a recognition that has thrilled the Nigerian star. Nnadozie has been exceptional this season, achieving six clean sheets in 16 league appearances, totalling 1,440 minutes of play. The accolade was celebrated by Nnadozie on her Instagram, […]

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Iwobi Beats Mikel’s Premier League Appearance Record

By Kelechi / Player Profiles / April 28, 2024

Alex Iwobi has etched his name above John Mikel Obi in the record books as the Nigerian with one of the highest numbers of Premier League appearances. During the weekend’s match at Craven Cottage, Iwobi participated fully in Fulham’s 1-1 stalemate against Crystal Palace, marking a significant milestone in his 250th appearance in the league.

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SC Freiburg’s Ezebinyuo Aims for Nigerian Team Spot

By Kelechi / Player Profiles / April 19, 2024

Players who transcend borders to play for nations connected by heritage are becoming increasingly common. Among them, Victoria Ezebinyuo is making headlines. Born in Germany to a Nigerian father and a German mother, she has become a symbol of this dual heritage. Victoria’s football journey began early, nurtured within the youth systems of SC Freiburg.

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Elisha Sulola: The Rising Star with Super Falcons Potential

By Kelechi / Player Profiles / April 17, 2024

Elisha Sulola, emerging from Tottenham Hotspur’s academy, is a name gaining recognition not only in club football but also as a potential powerhouse for the Nigerian Super Falcons. Born in England and holding dual nationality, Sulola has recently made her mark at Valencia CF Femenino in Spain’s Liga F, impressing as a versatile midfielder or

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NFF, Ajax, Betis Honor Finidi George on His 53rd Birthday

By Kelechi / Player Profiles / April 16, 2024

Celebrations abound for Finidi George as he reaches his 53rd birthday, with tributes flowing in from the Nigeria Football Federation NFF, Ajax, and Real Betis. Each institution took to its social media to mark the occasion, highlighting George’s substantial contributions to football both on and off the field. Happy birthday Coach George Finidi, declared the

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Uncertain Future for Ex Flying Eagles Star at IFK Göteborg

By Kelechi / Player Profiles / April 12, 2024

Concerns mount over Suleiman Abdullahi’s career at IFK Göteborg, following a challenging battle with a long term knee injury. The former Flying Eagles forward has been sidelined this season, unable to add to his tally of 17 appearances from the last campaign. There is growing speculation, that Abdullahi, 27, might not return to the pitch

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