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Ukaegbu Wants Tighter Enyimba Defence Against Warri Wolves

By Kelechi / NPFL / October 17, 2026

After a 4-2 defeat at Katsina United, the People’s Elephant are 19th with seven points and face a Warri Wolves side that beat Inter Lagos 3-1. Enyimba assistant coach Lawrence Ukaegbu says the People’s Elephant must tighten their defence and be more clinical when they host Warri Wolves in the NPFL on Sunday. As reported

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Eboboritse Says Eaglets Ready for Côte d’Ivoire Decider

By Kelechi / Youth Development / October 17, 2026

The coach admits there is pressure, but says his technical crew has studied the Ivorians and the players are calm ahead of Saturday’s final group game. Golden Eaglets head coach Eboboritse Uwejamomere says his team is determined to bounce back from their opening defeat to Niger Republic when they face Côte d’Ivoire at the WAFU

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Iheanacho Eyes More Goals After Record Streak at Bursaspor

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / October 17, 2026

The 30 year old has 14 goals and three assists in 10 league games for the second-placed Green Crocodiles, and says he wants the goals to keep coming. Kelechi Iheanacho says he wants to keep scoring for Bursaspor after extending his run to 10 consecutive league games in Thursday’s 3-0 win at Muğlaspor. As reported

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Sor Returns to Training Ahead of Amedspor vs Konyaspor

By Kelechi / Health & Fitness / October 17, 2026

The Super Eagles forward missed around six weeks after injuring himself in a 2-1 win over Trabzonspor, but is back with the squad as Amedspor host Konyaspor. Super Eagles forward Yira Sor has returned to full training with Amedspor after around six weeks out injured. As reported by FootballInNigeria.com.ng, the 26 year old could be

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Onuachu Expected Back for Trabzonspor vs Besiktas Clash

By Kelechi / Health & Fitness / October 17, 2026

The Super Eagles striker scored after three minutes in Finland before going off in the tenth, but reports say the injury isn’t serious. Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu is expected to recover in time for Trabzonspor’s Super Lig clash with Beşiktaş on Monday. As reported by FootballInNigeria.com.ng, he went off injured in the first ten

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3SC End Winless Run With 3-1 Win Over Ranchers Bees

By Kelechi / NPFL / October 16, 2026

Ojietefian, Akinola and Adegoke scored for the Oluyole Warriors, who climbed to 12th on 11 points despite a missed penalty and an early Bees equaliser. Shooting Stars ended a five-game winless run with a 3-1 win over Ranchers Bees in the first game of NPFL Matchday 9, played at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan

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Gift Monday Thanks Washington Spirit After Boston Move

By Kelechi / Women's Football / October 16, 2026

The Super Falcons forward says goodbye with a grateful heart after a record setting spell at Washington, where she scored 12 goals in 48 league games. Super Falcons forward Gift Monday has thanked Washington Spirit in an emotional farewell message after completing her move to Boston Legacy. As reported by FootballInNigeria.com.ng, she posted the message

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Ajibade Gives Injury Update as Surgery Reports Emerge

By Kelechi / Health & Fitness / October 16, 2026

The Super Falcons captain says she is doing okay while scans and consultations continue, though reports say an MRI found a fracture. Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade says she is doing okay and that scans and medical consultations on her ankle injury are still ongoing. As reported by FootballInNigeria.com.ng, the Paris Saint-Germain forward posted the

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Onyedikachi Eyes Win as Kun Khalifat Visit Doma United

By Kelechi / NPFL / October 16, 2026

The Owerri side, 18th on eight points, travel to Gombe on Saturday hoping to build on a 2-0 win over Shooting Stars. Kun Khalifat striker Benjamin Onyedikachi says the Owerri side are confident of taking something from their NPFL Matchday 9 trip to Doma United. As reported by FootballInNigeria.com.ng, the club will travel to the

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Young Jonn and Alozie Fuel Fresh Rumours After Comoros Win

By Kelechi / Culture / October 16, 2026

The Super Falcons defender and the singer were seen embracing at the Remo Stars Stadium, but neither has said they are in a relationship. Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie and singer-producer Young Jonn were seen sharing a warm embrace after Nigeria’s 5-0 win over Comoros on Tuesday evening. As reported by FootballInNigeria.com.ng, the moment took

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