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Ogbu Faces Scan as Achilles Blow Hits Super Eagles

By Kelechi / Injuries / June 8, 2026

Igoh Ogbu’s involvement in Nigeria’s summer programme has been cut short by a suspected Achilles tendon injury picked up in training, with the Slavia Prague centre back set to undergo a medical scan in Lisbon on Monday before the Super Eagles face Portugal on June 10. One of Nigeria’s most improved defenders of the past

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Chekas FC Win NLO Group, Face Hephzibah in Decider

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / June 8, 2026

Chekas United FC rounded off the Alade Stadium 1 group stage without a single defeat, beating Vinod Football Academy 2-0 on the final matchday to book a winners’ playoff date with Hephzibah Sports Club and keep their NNL dream alive. It took two second half goals, but Chekas United FC got the job done. On

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AIK Invite Nigeria’s Egboh for Trials After Yohanna Deal

By Kelechi / Youth Development / June 8, 2026

Less than 48 hours after confirming Zadok Yohanna’s £21.5m departure to Brighton, Swedish giants AIK have turned straight back to Nigeria, inviting 18-year-old winger Shedrack Egboh to Stockholm for a full trial assessment. AIK Fotboll are wasting no time rebuilding after losing their most exciting young player. With Zadok Yohanna’s move to Brighton now finalised,

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Gara-Gombe Defends Gusau Over Eagles’ WC Miss

By Kelechi / Governance / June 8, 2026

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off without Nigeria, a prominent stakeholder has stepped forward to argue that NFF president Ibrahim Gusau is being made a scapegoat for a systemic failure that predates his leadership. The 2026 FIFA World Cup has arrived, and with it comes the familiar sting of watching African rivals represent

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Italy Calling for Buruj’s Salaudeen and Adeleke After Scouts Shortlist Midfield Duo

By Kelechi / Youth Development / June 7, 2026

Two more Nigerian teenagers have caught the attention of European football development scouts this time through a tournament run by the Italian Consulate General in Nigeria as the pipeline from grassroots football to the continent continues to widen. Buruj Football Club midfielders Raheem Moyinoluwa Salaudeen and Fawas Ayomide Adeleke have been shortlisted by European scouts

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Governor Mbah Gifts Rangers ₦150m and Land for Historic 9th NPFL Title

By Kelechi / NPFL / June 7, 2026

The Flying Antelopes won the 2025/26 NPFL with 68 points, edging Rivers United by a single point at the top, and the Enugu State Government has wasted no time in making sure every member of the title winning squad knows what their efforts mean to the state. Enugu State Governor Dr. Peter Mbah has announced

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NWFL Super Six Matchday 1: Amazons Down Champions, Angels Win Five-Goal Thriller

By Kelechi / Women's Football / June 7, 2026

Reigning champions Bayelsa Queens dropped points on the opening day, Edo Queens were beaten by one of their closest rivals, and Abia Angels showed on their Super Six debut that they belong at this level — all in Port Harcourt on Saturday. The 2026 NWFL Premiership Super Six opened with a statement from Nasarawa Amazons,

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’25 Goals in 30 Games’ — Martinez Puts Nigeria on Notice About a 41-Year-Old Ronaldo

By Kelechi / National Team News / June 7, 2026

Roberto Martinez has made the case for Ronaldo in the clearest possible terms ahead of Wednesday’s game in Leiria and the numbers behind his argument leave very little room for the Super Eagles’ defence to feel comfortable about what is coming. Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has delivered a pointed pre-match assessment of Cristiano Ronaldo

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Durosinmi Leaves Eagles Camp for Wedding — Chelle Gives His Blessing Before Portugal Tie

By Kelechi / National Team News / June 7, 2026

The NFF initially described his departure from camp as “personal matters” but the real reason is as wholesome as football stories get: Rafiu Durosinmi left Nigeria’s training base in Leiria to get married. Pisa striker Rafiu Durosinmi has left the Super Eagles camp ahead of Wednesday’s friendly against Portugal in Leiria to attend his wedding,

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Enyimba, Rivers United, Bendel Insurance All Out — President Federation Cup Round of 16 Results

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / June 7, 2026

Three of Nigerian football’s biggest traditional clubs exited the President Federation Cup on the same day, all beaten on penalties, as the quarter final stage shapes up as a wide open competition with no clear favourite left standing. The President Federation Cup Round of 16 produced a day of high drama across multiple venues on

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