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Iheanacho Expresses Gratitude as He Leaves Leicester City for Sevilla

By Kelechi / Society / August 8, 2024

Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho has officially bid farewell to Leicester City following his transfer to Sevilla. Iheanacho, who joined Leicester City in 2017 for a record fee of £25 million, has reflected on his time at the club with gratitude. Despite initially playing a supporting role to Jamie Vardy, Iheanacho played a crucial part […]

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Finidi Didn’t Enjoy Support as Super Eagles Coach,Says Remo Stars Coach

By Kelechi / Society / August 4, 2024

Remo Stars coach Daniel Ogunmodede has stated that former Super Eagles assistant coach Finidi George did not receive the necessary support during his tenure. Ogunmodede believes that Finidi’s lack of support contributed to his challenges in his role. Finidi George, a former Nigerian international, faced significant challenges as an assistant coach for the Super Eagles.

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Raphael Onyedika Unlucky in Belgian League Opener

By Kelechi / Society / July 28, 2024

Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika faced an unfortunate start to the new Belgian league season with Club Brugge. During the opening match against KV Mechelen, several setbacks affected his performance and the team’s result. In the first half, Onyedika was close to scoring but was denied by the post. Onyedika felt some discomfort and had

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Awoniyi Out of Forest Pre Season Tour

By Kelechi / Society / July 19, 2024

Taiwo Awoniyi will not be joining Nottingham Forest’s pre season tour of Spain. The striker has been excused from the tour for family reasons. Last season, Awoniyi scored six goals for Forest despite dealing with injuries. Nottingham Forest will start the new Premier League season on August 17 at home against Bournemouth. Taiwo Awoniyi’s absence

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Former Italy International Urges Roma to Sign Lookman Like Striker

By Kelechi / Society / July 10, 2024

Former Italy international Roberto Pruzzo has advised AS Roma to sign a forward similar to Ademola Lookman. Pruzzo believes that the club’s funds, currently used to acquire versatile midfielder Enzo Le Fée from Stade Rennais for approximately 20 million euros, should instead be invested in a player with Lookman’s characteristics. Lookman, who transitioned from a

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Ancelotti Why Real Madrid Did Not Sign Osimhen

By Kelechi / Society / July 9, 2024

Real Madrid has been linked with Napoli striker Victor Osimhen on several occasions. However, coach Carlo Ancelotti recently explained why the club did not pursue the Nigerian forward. Speaking to Radio Serie A, Ancelotti revealed that the decision was influenced by the club’s choice to sign Jude Bellingham instead. No, we didn’t sign Osimhen because

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Ahmed Musa Clarifies Super Eagles Status at AREWA Friendly Match

By Kelechi / Society / July 7, 2024

During the AREWA Celebrities Friendly Match held in Kaduna State, Nigeria, Ahmed Musa, the captain of the Super Eagles, addressed rumours about his status with the national team. Speaking in Hausa, Musa clarified that he has not retired from international football but is merely taking a brief break from the national team. Musa’s comments came

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Sudanese Club Al Merreikh Unveil Super Eagles Goalkeeper

By Kelechi / Society / July 2, 2024

Nigeria goalkeeper Ojo Olorunleke has been officially unveiled by his new Sudanese club, Al Merreikh. The 28 year old was introduced at the club’s base in Omdurman on Tuesday and has signed a two year contract with the team. Olorunleke joins Al Merreikh after a successful three year stint with Nigerian Premier Football League champions

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Governor Sule Boosts Support for Nasarawa United After NPFL Promotion

By Kelechi / Society / June 18, 2024

Nasarawa State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule recently hosted the players and officials of Nasarawa United Football Club at his Gudi country home in Akwanga Local Government Area. The visit coincided with the Sallah celebrations and allowed the Governor to express his pride in the team’s recent promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL. Governor

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Nigerian Amputee Football President Reflect on World Cup at Eid ElKabir

By Kelechi / Society / June 16, 2024

Chief Paul Maduakor, President of the Nigerian Amputee Football Federation, extended warm wishes to Muslims and all Nigerians during the Eid El Kabir celebrations. In his message, Maduakor emphasized the importance of the festival’s lessons of sacrifice and unity, drawing parallels to the dedication shown by Nigeria’s Amputee Football team. It is another great opportunity

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