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Nigerian Goalkeeper Fakolujo Joins Fulham Academy

By Kelechi / Youth Development / May 10, 2026

Cas Jordan Fakolujo is a young goalkeeper with Nigerian and English heritage. He has just signed with Fulham’s Under-9 academy. His family was there to witness it. And Nigerian football has another young name to file away for the future. Cas Jordan Fakolujo has officially joined the Fulham FC Under-9 academy, becoming the latest young

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Plaza Praises Adams as Sevilla Boost Survival Chances

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / May 10, 2026

Sevilla were drawing. Akor Adams came off the bench. The Nigerian striker scored the winner. Sevilla’s caretaker coach celebrated like it was his own goal. At the Sanchez-Pizjuan, it might as well have been. Akor Adams delivered the decisive moment as Sevilla beat Espanyol 2-1 at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan on Saturday night, coming off the

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Lookman Spurns Chances as Celta Down Atletico Again

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / May 10, 2026

Lookman hit the crossbar in the 15th minute. He headed over from yards out late in the game. Atletico Madrid created plenty and scored nothing. One moment from Borja Iglesias was all Celta needed. Atletico Madrid’s bid to seal automatic Champions League qualification was set back on Saturday evening as Celta Vigo won 1-0 at

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Ajayi Ends Man Utd Season With Brace, Nigeria Watching

By Kelechi / Youth Development / May 10, 2026

Noah Ajayi is 17 years old, 188cm tall, and has just finished his debut scholarship season at Manchester United with seven goals. His father is Nigerian. Nigeria should be paying very close attention. Noah Ajayi brought his 2025/26 Manchester United Under-18 season to a close in the most fitting way possible, scoring twice in a

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Osimhen Brace Fires Galatasaray to Historic Title

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / May 10, 2026

He promised the title in front of the home fans. Galatasaray were losing with eight minutes left. Then Victor Osimhen took matters into his own hands and wrote himself into Turkish football history. Victor Osimhen scored twice in the final 35 minutes of a breathless 4-2 home victory over Antalyaspor on Saturday evening, sealing the

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Akpom Opens Up on Ajax Hell Before Ipswich Promotion

By Kelechi / Transfer News / May 10, 2026

Chuba Akpom scored 28 Championship goals in a single season for Middlesbrough. Ajax paid for that player and got something different. He has now explained why, and the answer is as much about the club as it is about him. Chuba Akpom has opened up on one of the most difficult chapters of his career,

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Ten Nigerians Who Lit Up Europe in 2025/26 Season

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / May 10, 2026

Titles won. Champions League semi-finals. Golden Boots and golden gloves. Individual records broken. The 2025/26 European season has been one of the most productive in the history of Nigerian football abroad. Here are the ten who stood tallest. The 2025/26 season is not yet over, but enough has happened across the major European leagues and

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Galatasaray Target Onyedika to Pair With Osimhen

By Kelechi / Transfer News / May 9, 2026

Galatasaray tried in January. Club Brugge said no. Now Raphael Onyedika is entering the final year of his contract, Okan Buruk is back, and the Turkish champions have a much stronger argument to make this summer. Galatasaray are stepping up their pursuit of Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika, according to Turkish outlet Fotomac, with head

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Falconets Reach Poland 2026 After Surviving Malawi Scare

By Kelechi / Women's Football / May 9, 2026

Faith Chimzimu scored twice. The Bingu National Stadium roared. For 56 minutes, it felt like Malawi might actually do it. Then Precious scored. And the Falconets were going to Poland. Nigeria’s Falconets qualified for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland by the narrowest possible margin, losing 2-1 to Malawi in Lilongwe on

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Why Plymouth’s Oseni Chose Nigeria Over Ireland

By Kelechi / National Team News / May 9, 2026

Three countries wanted him. Owen Oseni picked Nigeria. The 22-year-old Plymouth Argyle striker born in Waterford, Ireland has been formally called up for the Super Eagles Unity Cup squad, and the NFF has already sent the letter to his club. Owen Oseni has been handed his first Super Eagles call-up after pledging his international future

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