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Thorup Praises Durosinmi After Genk Beat Virton in Cup

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / October 18, 2026

The Nigeria striker scored Genk’s second goal and was named man of the match as the Belgian side reached the last 16 of the Croky Cup. Genk coach Jess Thorup has praised Nigeria striker Rafiu Durosinmi after his goal helped the Belgian side beat Virton 2-0 in the Croky Cup on Saturday. As reported by

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Ranchers Bees Part Ways With Coach Abd’Allah After 115 Days

By Kelechi / NPFL / October 18, 2026

The Kaduna club split with the former Enyimba and Remo Stars coach by mutual agreement after two wins from nine league games. Ranchers Bees have parted ways with technical adviser Usman Abd’Allah after a poor start to the 2026/27 NPFL season. As reported by FootballInNigeria.com.ng, the Kaduna club announced the decision on Sunday, two days

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Ajibade Confirms Successful Surgery and Vows to Return

By Kelechi / Health & Fitness / October 18, 2026

The Super Falcons captain says she is in recovery mode after surgery, though no official timeline has been given for her return. Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has undergone successful surgery following the injury she suffered against Comoros on Tuesday. As reported by FootballInNigeria.com.ng, the 26-year-old confirmed the operation in a post on Instagram. She

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Olutayo Seeks First Win as Inter Lagos Host Nasarawa

By Kelechi / NPFL / October 18, 2026

Olusanjo Olutayo takes charge at the foot of the table after Shakiru Giwa’s resignation and a points deduction, with Nasarawa United the visitors on Sunday. Inter Lagos interim coach Olusanjo Olutayo will be aiming for his first three points when the bottom-placed side host Nasarawa United in the NPFL on Sunday. As reported by FootballInNigeria.com.ng,

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Sadiq Misses Valencia’s Goalless Draw With Athletic Club

By Kelechi / Injuries / October 18, 2026

The Super Eagles striker was absent through injury as Valencia held Athletic Club to a 0-0 draw at the Mestalla, lifting them to six points. Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq missed Valencia’s 0-0 La Liga draw against Athletic Club at the Mestalla on Saturday because of a hamstring injury. As reported by FootballInNigeria.com.ng, the 29-year-old

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Nicola Praises Adams After Winner Against Napoli

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / October 18, 2026

The Nigerian striker’s second half goal gave Davide Nicola a winning debut as Venezia coach and ended a six game losing run. Venezia coach Davide Nicola has praised Nigerian striker Akor Adams after his second half goal gave the side a 1-0 win over Napoli in Serie A on Saturday. As reported by FootballInNigeria.com.ng, the

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Flamingos Lose 2-1 to Poland in World Cup Opener

By Kelechi / Women's Football / October 18, 2026

Wiktoria Skrzypczak’s penalty and Natalia Skrok’s second-half goal put Poland ahead, and Oluebube Umejiaku’s late strike wasn’t enough for the Flamingos in Rabat. Nigeria’s Flamingos lost 2-1 to Poland in their opening Group B game at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Rabat on Saturday. As reported by FootballInNigeria.com.ng, Oluebube Umejiaku scored a

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Moffi Comes On as Hamburg Beat Stuttgart 1-0 in Bundesliga

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / October 17, 2026

The Super Eagles striker played the closing stages as Miro Muheim’s 25 metre strike in the 88th minute gave Hamburg a third straight Bundesliga win. Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi came off the bench for Hamburg in their 1-0 home win over Stuttgart in the Bundesliga on Saturday. As reported by FootballInNigeria.com.ng, he replaced Fábio

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Kawalec Wants Poland to Start Fast Against the Flamingos

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

The Polish coach says the opener against Nigeria could shape Group B, and her side have studied the Flamingos’ direct and physical style. Poland U-17 women’s coach Paulina Kawalec says her side want a winning start against Nigeria’s Flamingos when the two meet in their opening Group B game at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s

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Iwobi Goal Gives Fulham First League Win of the Season

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / October 17, 2026

The Super Eagles midfielder’s first-half strike lifted Fulham out of the relegation zone and gave under pressure coach Alvaro Arbeloa his first Premier League win. Alex Iwobi scored the only goal as Fulham beat Hull City 1-0 at Craven Cottage on Saturday, securing their first Premier League win of the season. As reported by FootballInNigeria.com.ng,

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