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Nigerian Defender Nwaiwu Arrives in Turkey to Finalise Trabzonspor Transfer

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 7, 2026

Nigerian centre-back Chibuike Nwaiwu has landed in Istanbul, Turkey, as part of the final steps in his expected transfer to Turkish Süper Lig club Trabzonspor. The 22 year old arrived ahead of his medical tests and signing of a contract with the Black Sea-based side after the two clubs reached a principle agreement. Nwaiwu, who […]

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AFCON 2025: Chelle Plans to Beat Algeria, Urges Hard Work

By Kelechi / National Team News / January 7, 2026

Super Eagles head coach Eric Sekou Chelle has already begun planning how to overcome Algeria ahead of Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final clash, insisting that his players must elevate their focus and effort after a convincing 4–0 win over Mozambique. Speaking after the Round of 16 victory in Fès, Morocco, Chelle praised his squad’s

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How Much the Super Eagles Stand to Earn in Bonuses at AFCON 2025

By Kelechi / Merch & Branding / January 7, 2026

Nigeria’s Super Eagles are set to earn a combination of CAF prize money and performance-based bonuses as they progress through the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Their earnings so far and potential financial boosts come from both federal/government incentives and CAF prize pools tied to tournament advancement. CAF Prize Money (Team Earnings) The

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Durosinmi Awaits Clearance Before Training With New Serie A Club

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 7, 2026

Nigerian striker Rafiu Durosinmi is currently waiting on international clearance before he can begin training with his new Serie A club, Pisa SC, following his transfer from Czech side Viktoria Plzen. The forward’s move to Italy has been largely agreed, but Pisa must first secure the necessary paperwork including his international transfer certificate before Durosinmi

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Fenerbahçe Preparing Offer to Sign Ademola Lookman

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 7, 2026

Turkish Super Lig giants Fenerbahçe are stepping up their pursuit of Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman, currently with Atalanta, by preparing an opening transfer offer ahead of the January window. The proposal on the table is reportedly a €5 million paid loan with a potential obligation to buy for around €37 million a structure designed to ease

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Robo Queens Host Ahudiyannem as NWFL Premiership Returns

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

The 2025/26 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership resumes today following the festive break, with FC Robo Queens hosting Ahudiyannem Queens in Lagos as part of Matchday Five action. The league comes back into focus with teams pushing for Super Six qualification and key points in the title and relegation battles. Robo Queens enter the

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José Peseiro Appointed New Coach of Saudi Club Al-Ula FC

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 6, 2026

Former Super Eagles head coach José Peseiro has taken up a new managerial role with Saudi First Division League side Al-Ula FC, marking his return to coaching after recent stints elsewhere. The 65 year old Portuguese coach who guided Nigeria to a runner-up finish at AFCON 2023 — has been officially unveiled as Al-Ula’s new

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Valencia to Sign Sadiq Umar on Loan, Not Permanently

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 6, 2026

Spanish side Valencia CF are reportedly set to bring Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq to the club on loan instead of a permanent transfer. The decision stems from the financial and contractual circumstances surrounding the player’s parent club, Real Sociedad, and Valencia’s own transfer strategy. Valencia have expressed strong interest in reintegrating the Nigerian forward

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Durosinmi’s Pisa Move Confirmed by Viktoria Plzen

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 6, 2026

Czech side Viktoria Plzen have confirmed that Nigerian striker Rafiu Durosinmi is set to complete a transfer to Serie A club Pisa in the January window. The deal agreed with the Italian outfit is worth an initial €9 million plus up to €2 million in performance-related add-ons. In a club statement, Plzen revealed that Durosinmi

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Adams Dedicates First AFCON Goal to Hospitalised Mum, Calms Osimhen-Lookman Row

By Kelechi / Fan Zone / January 6, 2026

Super Eagles forward Akor Adams dedicated his first Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) goal to his mother who was admitted to hospital earlier on match day after Nigeria’s commanding 4–0 win over Mozambique in the Round of 16. In an emotional moment following the victory in Fès, Morocco, Adams expressed gratitude for both his maiden

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