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Utaka To Osimhen: Go To Real Madrid If Mourinho Calls

By Kelechi / Transfer News / May 13, 2026

John Utaka has given Victor Osimhen one piece of advice for the summer: if Jose Mourinho wants you at Real Madrid, pack your bags and go, because football is about creating history and the Santiago Bernabeu is where history gets made. John Utaka spent years as a professional footballer in Europe and understands better than

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Amoo: Lookman Will Terrorise LaLiga Next Season

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / May 13, 2026

Former Shooting Stars coach Fatai Amoo has no doubts about what Ademola Lookman will bring to Atletico Madrid when he has a full pre-season under his belt, saying the Super Eagles winger is only going to get more dangerous once he properly settles in Madrid. Fatai Amoo has watched Ademola Lookman’s first few months at

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Adams Fires Sevilla To Stunning Villarreal Comeback

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / May 13, 2026

Akor Adams has scored in back-to-back LaLiga games after netting the decisive goal as Sevilla came from two down to defeat Villarreal 3-2 at the Estadio de la Ceramica on Wednesday night, taking his league tally to 10 for the season. Sevilla had absolutely no business winning that match at half-time. Two goals down inside

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Oliseh: NPFL Must Pay Players Better

By Kelechi / Economics / May 13, 2026

Sunday Oliseh has issued a direct challenge to NPFL clubs, saying that players who are not paid properly cannot be expected to turn down opportunities abroad, and that the league’s talent drain will continue until wages improve. Sunday Oliseh has had enough of watching Nigeria’s domestic league lose talented players to financial frustration. Speaking on

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Abd’Allah: Remo Stars Will Survive Relegation

By Kelechi / NPFL / May 13, 2026

Remo Stars coach Usman Abd’Allah has vowed his side will survive the NPFL drop, one final-day win over Bendel Insurance standing between the reigning champions and an embarrassing exit from the top flight. Usman Abd’Allah has no intention of presiding over the relegation of the reigning NPFL champions. After steering Remo Stars to a 2-1

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Fernandez Sorry As Rangers Miss Out On Title

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / May 13, 2026

Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez has offered a public apology to Rangers supporters after Sunday’s heavy loss to Celtic effectively put the Scottish Premiership title out of reach with just two games remaining. Emmanuel Fernandez did not hide from the moment. After Rangers fell 3-1 to Celtic on Sunday, the Nigeria international stepped forward to

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Genoa Revive €5m Bid for Alebiosu After January Snub

By Kelechi / Transfer News / May 13, 2026

Genoa tried in January. Blackburn said no. Blackburn are now safe from relegation and more open to selling. Ryan Alebiosu is heading to Serie A this summer if Genoa’s second approach lands as planned. Genoa have revived their interest in Blackburn Rovers right-back Ryan Alebiosu and are preparing a €5 million offer to sign the

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Flamingos Ready for Guinea Qualifier at Remo Stars Stadium

By Kelechi / Women's Football / May 13, 2026

The Falconets qualified for Poland on Saturday. The Flamingos step up on Tuesday. Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne is becoming Nigerian women’s youth football’s most important venue, and Akeem Busari’s girls are ready. Nigeria’s Flamingos have arrived in Ikenne ahead of their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying match against Guinea at the Remo Stars

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NFF Suspends Referee Over Controversial Rangers Penalty

By Kelechi / Governance / May 12, 2026

Rangers won 2-1 with the help of a penalty that the NFF now says should never have been given. With the title going to the final day on one point, the most consequential refereeing decision of the NPFL season has cost the referee his job. The Nigeria Football Federation’s Refereeing Development Committee has handed referee

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Betis Table €15m Bid for Uche as Clubs Queue Up

By Kelechi / Transfer News / May 12, 2026

Christantus Uche told Crystal Palace fans his manager did not like him. Now Real Betis are ready to offer €15 million for a player whose Palace loan lasted 90 goalless Premier League minutes. The market has decided he is worth far more than his Selhurst Park chapter suggested. Real Betis have entered the race to

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