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Sunshine Stars’ Elvis Chima proves work beats talent in NPFL rise

By Kelechi / Player Profiles / October 24, 2025

The midfield dynamo Elvis Chima of Sunshine Stars F.C. is becoming one of the most talked about players in the Nigerian Professional Football League at just 25 years old. According to reports, his rise from humble community pitches to the senior ranks of Sunshine Stars has been powered more by discipline and hard work than […]

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Alex Iwobi Sets New Nigerian Record in Premier League Appearances

By Kelechi / Player Profiles / October 19, 2025

Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has etched his name into history after becoming the Nigerian footballer with the most Premier League appearances. In the recent fixture for Fulham, Iwobi featured in his 299th Premier League match, surpassing Shola Ameobi (298 appearances) to claim the top spot among Nigerians. The milestone comes on the back of a long

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Blessing “Kenya” Owolabi Nets 30 Goals, Tops Nigerian Scorers in Europe

By Kelechi / Player Profiles / October 17, 2025

Nigerian forward Blessing Owolabi widely known as “Kenya” concluded the 2025 Kazakhstan Women’s Premier League campaign with a staggering 30 goals, making her one of the few players (and the only Nigerian woman this season in Europe) to reach that benchmark. Kenya, a product of Nakamura Football Academy in Lagos, scored a brace in her

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Nigeria’s Irabor Godsent: A Rising Midfield Maestro

By Kelechi / Player Profiles / October 16, 2025

From the football-loving streets of Edo State to the bustling pitches of Maryland FC in Lagos, Irabor Godsent is fast making a name for himself as one of Nigeria’s most promising young talents. A naturally gifted and versatile player, Irabor excels primarily as a defensive midfielder but can also operate confidently as a centre-back. His

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Dosu Encourages Patience with Harcourt Amidst Criticism

By Kelechi / Player Profiles / October 11, 2025

Former Nigerian international goalkeeper Joseph Dosu has urged fans and pundits to exercise patience with Flying Eagles goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt following Nigeria’s 4-0 defeat to Argentina in the Round of 16 at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Despite some criticism of Harcourt’s performance, Dosu emphasised that the young goalkeeper is still in the developmental

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Ifeoma Onumonu Announces Retirement from Football at 31

By Kelechi / Player Profiles / October 4, 2025

Super Falcons striker Ifeoma Onumonu has announced her retirement from professional football at the age of 31, drawing the curtain on an illustrious career at both club and international level. Onumonu took to Instagram on Saturday to reveal her decision, expressing gratitude for a journey that began when she was just eight years old. “It

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Kelechi Onwe Emerging As Key Midfield Force For Ikorodu City

By Kelechi / Player Profiles / October 1, 2025

Kelechi Onwe has been turning heads in the NPFL this season with several influential performances for Ikorodu City, particularly in midfield. One of his standout games came when Ikorodu City picked up their first ever NPFL victory, a resounding 3-0 win over Bendel Insurance in Onikan, Lagos. Onwe scored one of the goals in that

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Super Falcons Legend Onome Ebi Announces Retirement from Football

By Kelechi / Player Profiles / September 18, 2025

Super Falcons icon Onome Ebi has officially announced her retirement from professional football, bringing to a close a career spanning more than two decades. Yohaig NG reports that Ebi, who earned a record 109 caps for Nigeria, shared the news in a post on her X account (formerly Twitter). Ebi described the decision as a

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Benjamin Fredrick: Nigeria’s Young Defender Making Waves Across West Africa

By Kelechi / Player Profiles / September 14, 2025

A Nigerian centre-back, Benjamin Chiemela Fredrick, is turning heads across West Africa with his displays at youth and senior levels. Fredrick progressed through the Simoiben Football Academy before stints with ABS and Nasarawa United in the Nigerian domestic leagues. In August 2023, he joined Brentford on loan, with the Premier League side later activating the

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Nigerian Talent Embarks on Slovak Adventure with Podbrezova Move

By Kelechi / Player Profiles / September 10, 2025

Ndubuisi Okeke, previously of Right2Win FC, has signed with Slovak top-flight side FK Železiarne Podbrezová. The young defender becomes the latest Nigerian prospect to progress abroad, aiming to solidify his professional journey in Europe’s Nike League. Details on the contract length and his new role remain under wraps, but football watchers note this is a

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