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Durosinmi Thrilled to Earn First Super Eagles Call

By Kelechi / National Team News / May 25, 2026

Rafiu Durosinmi has described his maiden Super Eagles call up as a dream becoming reality, with the Pisa striker set to make his international debut against Zimbabwe at the 2026 Unity Cup in London. Pisa striker Rafiu Durosinmi has spoken publicly for the first time about his inclusion in Nigeria’s squad for the 2026 Unity […]

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EPL Clubs Queue Up for Millwall’s Femi Azeez

By Kelechi / Transfer News / May 25, 2026

At least six Premier League clubs are now chasing Millwall winger Femi Azeez this summer, and the timing could not be more loaded, with the 24 year old also set to make his Super Eagles debut at the Unity Cup in London. Everton, Brentford, Crystal Palace, Brighton, Fulham and Sunderland have all been linked with

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Remo Stars Drop to NNL But Vow Immediate Return

By Kelechi / NPFL / May 25, 2026

Remo Stars have been relegated from the Nigeria Premier Football League just one season after winning the title, finishing 17th on 47 points following a 1-1 draw with Bendel Insurance on the final day. Remo Stars FC will play Nigeria National League football next season after their relegation from the NPFL was confirmed at the

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Gueye Pips Adams, Ejuke to La Liga African MVP

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / May 25, 2026

Senegal’s Pape Gueye was named the best African player in La Liga for 2025/26 at a ceremony in Lagos, leaving Nigeria’s Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke to settle for recognition without the prize. Villarreal midfielder Pape Gueye claimed the 2025/26 La Liga African MVP award on Sunday, May 24, beating Super Eagles forwards Akor Adams

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Rennes Eye Nigerian Teen Zadok in Summer Move

By Kelechi / Transfer News / May 25, 2026

French club Stade Rennes have joined the scramble for AIK’s Zadok Yohanna, comparing the 18 year old Nigerian to Ademola Lookman and signalling willingness to break the bank to land him this summer. Stade Rennes are the latest European club to formally register interest in AIK winger Zadok Yohanna, with the Ligue 1 side reportedly

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Yusuf and Ogbuh Join Super Eagles Unity Cup London Camp

By Kelechi / National Team News / May 25, 2026

Eric Chelle’s Unity Cup squad in London is taking shape, with New England Revolution midfielder Alhassan Yusuf and Strasbourg centre back Igoh Ogbuh checking into camp on Monday morning to bring the number of players available to 19 ahead of Tuesday’s title defence opener against Zimbabwe. The duo arrived at the team’s base just hours

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Waddle Backs Newcastle to Sign Osimhen Better Than Turkey

By Kelechi / Transfer News / May 25, 2026

Chris Waddle has added his name to the growing chorus of voices calling for Victor Osimhen to make the long-awaited move to the Premier League, singling out Newcastle United as the club best placed to use the Super Eagles captain’s qualities to their fullest effect. The former England and Newcastle winger said he had watched

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Rivers Angels Begin Cup Defence, Ghetto Tigers Test Awaits

By Kelechi / Nigerian Football News / May 25, 2026

The 2026 President Federation Cup Round of 32 gets underway on Monday with 16 fixtures spread across the country, and the most anticipated clash sends record champions Rivers Angels into battle with NAF Queens in Makurdi as their quest for an 11th title begins. The Nigeria Football Federation has released the full programme for the

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Oladipo and Babajide Make Nigerian History in Italy

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / May 25, 2026

Shukurat Oladipo and Rinsola Babajide wrote their names into Nigerian football history on Sunday evening at the Stadio Romeo Menti in Vicenza, becoming the first Nigerian players ever to win the Coppa Italia Femminile as AS Roma beat Juventus 1-0 to complete a domestic double. Manuela Giugliano’s close-range finish in the 80th minute separated two

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Okoye Ends Remarkable Season in Napoli Loss on Final Day

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / May 25, 2026

A season that began in suspension and ended in individual glory closed on Sunday when Maduka Okoye made his 30th Serie A appearance for Udinese, conceding once as Napoli won 1-0 in a game that did nothing to diminish what has been the finest sustained campaign of the Nigerian goalkeeper’s career. Rasmus Hojlund’s 24th-minute strike,

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