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NPFL: Clubs Without Functional Websites Risk Losing Licensing — Owumi Warns

By Kelechi / NPFL / August 1, 2026

The league’s chief operating officer says poor digital presence across all 20 clubs is costing the NPFL millions in sponsorship revenue, and wants dedicated, professionally staffed media departments at every club. NPFL chief operating officer Davidson Owumi has warned participating clubs they must build […]

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Game Against Nigeria Will Determine Our Fate — Zambia Star Kundananji

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / August 1, 2026

WAFCON 2026: Game Against Nigeria Will Determine Our Fate — Zambia Star Kundananji Zambia arrive full of confidence after a 6-0 opening win over Egypt, while Nigeria are already fighting to recover from a shock loss to debutants Malawi. Zambia forward Rachael Kundananji says Saturday’s Group C showdown with Nigeria’s Super Falcons will effectively decide

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Done Deal: Maja Completes Free Transfer to French Club Le Havre

By Kelechi / Transfer News / August 1, 2026

The striker returns to France, where he previously scored 25 goals in 85 league appearances for Bordeaux, and will wear the No. 9 shirt at the Stade Oceane. Josh Maja has completed his move to Ligue 1 club Le Havre on a free transfer,

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Sevilla Exclude Ejuke From Pre-Season Friendlies As Exit Looms

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / August 1, 2026

The winger continues training with Sevilla’s first team but has been left out of matches in a bid to speed up a departure, with just a year left on his contract. Super Eagles winger Chidera Ejuke has been left out of Sevilla’s pre-season friendlies as the

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NNL: Remo Stars Appoint Ajibolade as New Head Coach

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / July 30, 2026

The Beyond Limits Academy architect officially takes charge, tasked with steering Remo Stars back to the NPFL at the first attempt following relegation. Remo Stars have officially confirmed the appointment of Olumide Ajibolade as their new head coach, ending speculation over the club’s search for a

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Done Deal: Arokodare Joins Ajax on Loan

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / July 30, 2026

The Dutch giants will cover the striker’s full wage package for the season, with an €18 million option to make the move permanent next summer. Tolu Arokodare has completed a loan move to Dutch giants Ajax from Wolverhampton Wanderers, closing the book on a saga that had included

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Super Eagles Winger Set for Amedspor Move

By Kelechi / Transfer News / July 30, 2026

Talks between Genk and the newly promoted Turkish club are progressing, with the winger set to join fellow Nigerian Gift Orban if the deal goes through. Super Eagles winger Yira Collins Sor is closing in on a move to Turkish Super Lig newcomers Amedspor, with the club currently

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Rangers International Choose Remo Stars Stadium for 2026/27 CAFCL Home Games

By Kelechi / NPFL / July 29, 2026

The nine time Nigerian champions confirm the tentative venue as renovation work continues at their traditional home, the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu. Rangers International will play their preliminary round home matches in the 2026/27 CAF Champions League at the Remo Stars Stadium in

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Akpoguma Agrees Two Year Deal With Serie A Club

By Kelechi / Transfer News / July 29, 2026

The Nigerian centre back becomes a free agent after 13 years at Hoffenheim, and is set to complete his medical and sign for Frosinone this week. Kevin Akpoguma is on the verge of joining newly promoted Serie A club Frosinone, after the Italian side struck an

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WAFCON 2026: Why We Lost To Malawi — Okoronkwo

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / July 29, 2026

Sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga combined for all three Malawi goals as the defending champions suffered a shock defeat that leaves their group-stage hopes on a knife edge. Esther Okoronkwo has explained why the Super Falcons suffered a shock 3-2 defeat to WAFCON debutants Malawi in

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