Player Profiles - Football In Nigeria

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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Brown Ideye Calls Time on Career After Enyimba Farewell

By Kelechi / Player Profiles / August 20, 2025

Retired Super Eagles forward, Brown Ideye, has officially announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 36. The announcement was made via his social media channels, marking the end of a remarkable journey. Ideye last featured for nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League champions, Enyimba FC. Reflecting on his career, Ideye shared heartfelt thanks:

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Iwobi Everest: Nears Record for Most PL Matches by Nigerian Midfielder

By Kelechi / Player Profiles / August 15, 2025

Fulham have unveiled the squad numbers for the 2025–26 season as they prepare for their Premier League opener at Brighton & Hove Albion. Alex Iwobi will sport the familiar number 17, while Calvin Bassey retains number 3 both carrying over the same numbers from last season. Both players are primed to feature in the season’s

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Blackburn Nearing Deal for Arsenal Graduate Ryan Alebiosu

By Kelechi / Player Profiles / July 15, 2025

Blackburn Rovers have secured 23 year old full-back Ryan Alebiosu on a three-year contract, with an option for a further year. The former Arsenal academy talent arrives after spells with Crewe Alexandra, Kilmarnock, Kortrijk and most recently St Mirren, where he spent the latter part of last season on loan from the Belgian side. Standing at

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Ogu Eyes NPFL Return with Rivers United After Stellar Career Abroad

By Kelechi / Player Profiles / July 12, 2025

Veteran Super Eagles midfielder John Ogu, 37, has reportedly expressed interest in returning to the Nigeria Premier Football League, with indications that he may join Rivers United ahead of the 2025–26 season. The former Nigeria international, who last featured domestically in 2019, had publicly stated his desire to end his career in the NPFL, specifically

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CAF Hails Deborah Abiodun as WAFCON Breakout Star

By Kelechi / Player Profiles / July 3, 2025

Deborah Abiodun has been singled out by the Confederation of African Football as one of the five standout emerging talents to watch at the 2024 TotalEnergies WAFCON in Morocco. The 21 year old midfielder, currently plying her trade with Dallas Trinity FC in the United States, earned the moniker “Kante” due to her tireless ball‑winning

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Thrilled Babajide Secures Place in Super Falcons WAFCON Squad

By Kelechi / Player Profiles / June 20, 2025

Rinsola Babajide has expressed her delight after earning a spot in Nigeria’s Super Falcons for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The forward, who plays her club football in Spain, played a key role in the Falcons’ decisive 2-1 comeback victory over Cape Verde in the second leg playoff on Tuesday. That

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