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Chukwueze Plays 53 Minutes As Milan Beat Atalanta 3-2

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / October 19, 2026

Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze played 53 minutes as AC Milan held off a late Atalanta fightback to win 3-2 at the San Siro. Milan moved up to fourth in Serie A. Samuel Chukwueze started and played 53 minutes as AC Milan held off Atalanta 3-2 at the San Siro on Sunday. The Super Eagles

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Nasarawa United Players Get ₦1m Reward For Historic Win

By Kelechi / NPFL / October 19, 2026

Nasarawa United’s players have received a ₦1 million reward after a 2-0 win over Inter Lagos. It was the Solid Miners’ first away win of the season and the biggest in the club’s history. Nasarawa United’s players have received a ₦1 million reward after their 2-0 win over Inter Lagos at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena

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Iwobi Says Fulham’s First EPL Win Was Long Overdue

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / October 19, 2026

Alex Iwobi scored the only goal as Fulham beat Hull City 1-0 for their first Premier League win of the season. The Super Eagles midfielder says the win was long overdue and wants the team to build on it. Alex Iwobi believes Fulham can finally build some momentum after his first half goal gave them

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Uwejamomere Apologises After Golden Eaglets WAFU B Exit

By Kelechi / Youth Development / October 19, 2026

Golden Eaglets coach Eboboritse Uwejamomere asked Nigerians for forgiveness after a 1-1 draw with Côte d’Ivoire ended the team’s WAFU B U-17 campaign. Nigeria will miss the 2027 U-17 AFCON and World Cup. Golden Eaglets coach Eboboritse Uwejamomere has asked Nigerians to forgive his team after their group-stage exit from the 2026 WAFU B U-17

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Ogunbote Admits Plateau United Had A Bad Day At Home

By Kelechi / NPFL / October 19, 2026

Plateau United suffered their first home defeat of the NPFL season as Sporting Lagos won 3-2 on Sunday. Coach Gbenga Ogunbote called it a bad day and a lesson his team must learn from. Plateau United coach Gbenga Ogunbote has admitted his side had a bad day after a 3-2 home defeat to Sporting Lagos

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Aina Benched As Forest Lose 1-0 To Arsenal

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / October 19, 2026

Super Eagles defender Ola Aina was an unused substitute as Nottingham Forest lost 1-0 to Arsenal at the City Ground. Substitute Noni Madueke’s 80th-minute goal was the only one of a scrappy Premier League afternoon. Ola Aina watched from the bench for the full 90 minutes on Sunday as Nottingham Forest lost 1-0 to Arsenal

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Tella Comes On As Leverkusen Beat Freiburg 2-1

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / October 19, 2026

Nathan Tella came off the bench while Victor Boniface watched on as Leverkusen came from behind to beat Freiburg 2-1. Patrik Schick’s 76th-minute winner lifted them into the Bundesliga top four. Bayer Leverkusen came from behind to beat Freiburg 2-1 at the BayArena on Sunday, with Nathan Tella coming on as a 59th-minute substitute. Victor

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Nnadi Assists As Marseille Rout Angers 5-2

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / October 19, 2026

Super Eagles midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi went the distance and set up a goal as Marseille turned an early deficit into a 5-2 win at Angers. Five different players scored for the visitors. Tochukwu Nnadi played all 90 minutes and provided an assist as Marseille came from behind to beat Angers 5-2 in Ligue 1 on

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Simon Enters Late As Paris FC Edge Rennes 4-3

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / October 19, 2026

Moses Simon came off the bench with 11 minutes left as Paris FC survived a seven-goal thriller against Rennes. Lassine Sinayoko’s 90+7 penalty sent them level on points with PSG at the top of Ligue 1. Moses Simon was a late substitute as Paris FC beat Rennes 4-3 in a wild Ligue 1 game at

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Mejuobi Rescues El-Kanemi Draw Against Raja Casablanca

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / October 19, 2026

El-Kanemi Warriors pulled level seven minutes from time to hold Raja Casablanca 2-2 in Ikenne. The tie now heads to Casablanca on Friday with a group stage place at stake. El-Kanemi Warriors held Moroccan heavyweights Raja Casablanca to a 2-2 draw in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round tie at

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