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Awaziem Scores Twice As Konyaspor Beat Gençlerbirliği 2-0

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / October 26, 2026

Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem scored twice as Konyaspor beat Gençlerbirliği 2-0 at home in the Turkish Süper Lig. The win ended Konyaspor’s three-match winless run and lifted them out of the relegation zone. Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem scored twice as Konyaspor beat Gençlerbirliği 2-0 in the Turkish Süper Lig on Sunday. The win

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Okoye Beaten Twice As Udinese Lose 2-0 To AC Milan

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / October 26, 2026

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye made five saves but was beaten twice as Udinese lost 2-0 at home to AC Milan. Milan played without the injured Samuel Chukwueze. Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye made five saves but conceded two goals as Udinese lost 2-0 at home to AC Milan in Serie A on Sunday. It

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Bendel Insurance Troll Rivers United After Unbeaten Run Ends

By Kelechi / NPFL / October 26, 2026

Bendel Insurance took to X to mock Rivers United after a 2-1 home win ended the leaders’ unbeaten start to the NPFL season. Jonathan James scored the winner in stoppage time. Bendel Insurance mocked Rivers United on social media after a 2-1 win in Benin on Sunday ended the league leaders’ unbeaten start to the

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Rolfes Not Worried By Boniface January Exit Reports

By Kelechi / Transfer News / October 25, 2026

Bayer Leverkusen managing director Simon Rolfes says he is not worried after reports that Victor Boniface wants to leave the club in January. Rolfes insists the Nigerian striker will get his chance if he stays fit and keeps improving. Bayer Leverkusen managing director Simon Rolfes has played down reports that Victor Boniface wants to leave

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NFF Congratulates Iwobi On Equalling Salah’s PL Milestone

By Kelechi / Awards & Recognition / October 25, 2026

The NFF has congratulated Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi after he became the joint second most capped African player in Premier League history. His 328th appearance came in Fulham’s 1-0 win at Coventry City. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has congratulated Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi after he became the joint second most-capped African player

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NNL Moves Season Opener Heartland Vs Crown To November 1

By Kelechi / Nigerian Football News / October 25, 2026

The Nigeria National League has moved the opening game of the 2026/27 season, Heartland against Crown FC, by one day to Sunday, November 1. The match will be played at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri, with all other fixtures starting on November 7 and 8. The Nigeria National League (NNL) has moved the opening

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Simon Comes On As Paris FC Lose 2-1 At Lens

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / October 25, 2026

Super Eagles winger Moses Simon came off the bench as Paris FC lost 2-1 at Lens in Ligue 1 on Saturday. Luca Koleosho put Paris FC ahead in first-half stoppage time, but Lens turned the game around through Florian Thauvin and Thorgan Hazard. Super Eagles winger Moses Simon came off the bench in the second

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Lookman Starts As Atletico Madrid Edge Deportivo 1-0

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / October 25, 2026

Ademola Lookman started on the left and played the first half as Atletico Madrid beat Deportivo La Coruna 1-0 in La Liga. Julian Alvarez scored the only goal just after half-time, moving Atletico within two points of leaders Barcelona. Ademola Lookman started and played the first half as Atletico Madrid beat Deportivo La Coruna 1-0

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Katsina United Rally To Draw 2-2 With Plateau United

By Kelechi / NPFL / October 25, 2026

Katsina United came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Plateau United in a thrilling Matchday 10 clash at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium. Umar Rabiu scored an own goal and then the stoppage time equaliser. Katsina United staged a dramatic late comeback to draw 2-2 with Plateau United in their Nigeria Premier Football League

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Arokodare Open To Permanent Ajax Move After Loan Spell

By Kelechi / Transfer News / October 24, 2026

Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare says he loves life at Ajax and is open to making his loan from Wolves permanent. He has eight goals and three assists in 13 games for the Dutch club this season. Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has said he is open to making his loan move to Ajax permanent

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