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U-20 WWC: Falconets Open Abuja Training Camp

By Kelechi / Women's Football / July 17, 2026

Coach Moses Aduku has begun intensive sessions with 16 of Nigeria’s 28 invited players already assembled, ahead of a World Cup campaign in Poland this September. Nigeria’s Falconets have opened their training camp in Abuja as preparations intensify for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. […]

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Getafe Share Key Update on Atletico Madrid-Linked Christantus Uche

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / July 17, 2026

The Super Eagles midfielder has been included in Getafe’s pre-season training, suggesting he remains part of coach Jose Bordalas’ plans even as interest from elsewhere in La Liga continues. Getafe have shared a fresh update on Christantus Uche’s situation, with the Super Eagles midfielder appearing in

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Tella Targets Super Eagles Return

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / July 17, 2026

The Bayer Leverkusen forward, now fully fit after a season disrupted by three separate injuries, says a Super Eagles recall remains his biggest ambition heading into the new campaign. Nathan Tella has expressed his desire to return to the Super Eagles fold, having not featured for Nigeria since the 2025

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Falconets Midfielder Moshood Joins Portuguese Club SCU Torreense

By Kelechi / Transfer News / July 17, 2026

Done Deal: Falconets Midfielder Moshood Joins Portuguese Club SCU Torreense The 18 year old signs a two year deal from Bayelsa Queens, joining a Portuguese club preparing for its first ever UEFA Women’s Champions League campaign. Falconets midfielder Shakirat Moshood has completed a move to Portuguese side SCU Torreense, signing a two-year contract that marks

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Vardy Makes Claim About Iheanacho, Ndidi’s Injury Treatment at Leicester

By Kelechi / Health & Fitness / July 17, 2026

The former Leicester striker made the claim on his podcast, recalling anecdotes from his time as teammates with the two Nigerian internationals. Neither player has responded publicly. Jamie Vardy has claimed that former Leicester City teammates Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi used a substance he

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Okoronkwo Prioritises WAFCON Success Over Individual Honours

By Kelechi / Player Profiles / July 17, 2026

Despite a standout campaign at the last tournament going unrewarded individually, the Super Falcons forward says retaining the title is all that matters heading into Morocco. Esther Okoronkwo says she’s entirely focused on helping Nigeria defend their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title rather than chasing personal accolades

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Okoye Shuts Down Speculation Over Udinese Exit

By Kelechi / Transfer News / July 17, 2026

The Super Eagles goalkeeper says his focus is entirely on Udinese for now, despite continued transfer talk linking him with Serie A giants Juventus. Maduka Okoye has ruled out leaving Udinese this summer, pushing back against speculation that has linked him with a move to Serie A giants

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Victor Osimhen Set to Become Galatasaray Captain After Icardi Exit

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / July 17, 2026

Turkish reports have the Nigerian striker as favourite to take over the armband, capping a rapid rise that has already seen him break multiple club scoring records. Victor Osimhen is expected to become the new captain of Turkish champions Galatasaray following the departure of Mauro

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Nnadozie Emerges as Save Queen in England, Edges Chelsea’s Hampton

By Kelechi / Awards & Recognition / July 16, 2026

Chiamaka Nnadozie capped a standout debut Women’s Super League season by finishing with the division’s highest save percentage, and now turns her focus to WAFCON with the Super Falcons. Chiamaka Nnadozie has capped a remarkable debut season in England by finishing as the goalkeeper with

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Ola Aina Sets Goal Target to Make Up for Last Season’s Drought

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / July 16, 2026

The Super Eagles full-back is aiming for at least five goal involvements for Nottingham Forest this season, joking he’ll need some spiritual backing to get there. Ola Aina has set himself an ambitious personal target for the new season, revealing he wants at

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