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Boost for Sevilla and Eric Chelle as Ejuke recovers to full training

By Kelechi / Injuries / August 14, 2025

Sevilla have received a timely boost ahead of their La Liga clash with Athletic Club, as Nigerian forward Chidera Ejuke returned to full training on Wednesday following an injury-enforced absence. This news brings relief not only to Sevilla’s head coach Matías Almeyda but also to Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle, who is preparing to finalise […]

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Nwakaeme sidelined for two months after hamstring injury

By Kelechi / Health & Fitness / August 14, 2025

Trabzonspor confirmed that Nigerian forward Anthony Nwakaeme will be out for around two months due to a hamstring issue. He sustained the injury during the season-opening fixture a 1-0 win over Kocaelispor—when he was replaced in the 84th minute by Arif Boşluk. The club’s statement revealed that medical scans showed “a tear, bleeding, and widespread

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Porto’s Zaidu Assures Fans He’s Fully Behind the Super Eagles

By Kelechi / News / August 14, 2025

Porto’s left-back Zaidu Sanusi has forcefully denied media claims suggesting he might decline a call-up to represent Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. He has reassured the Nigeria Football Federation, Super Eagles supporters and manager Eric Chelle that he remains fully committed and is ready to answer the call. Sanusi last

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Lobi Stars reveal Bala as new technical adviser, launch NPFL comeback drive

By Kelechi / NPFL / August 14, 2025

Lobi Stars Football Club has presented Coach Abubakar Bala as its new Technical Adviser in Makurdi, marking the commencement of a determined rebuilding effort to return to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Chairman Dr Philip Nongu, who also serves as Acting Commissioner for Youth, Sports, and Creativity, acknowledged the challenges inherited from the previous

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Ukaki Makes Full Debut as Sheffield United Lose to Birmingham in Cup

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / August 14, 2025

Promising Nigerian forward Ehije Ukaki played his first competitive match in English football, but it ended in a 2-1 Carabao Cup first-round defeat as Birmingham City edged past Sheffield United at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park. The 20 year old signed for the Blades in the summer on a three-year contract from Bulgarian side Botev

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17 Year Old Chigozie Shines on Full Luton Debut in Carabao Cup

By Kelechi / News / August 13, 2025

Luton Town celebrated the full debut of 17 year old centre-back Christian Chigozie in a Carabao Cup match against Coventry City. Born in Spain and eligible to represent Nigeria, Spain or England, Chigozie signed professional terms last season and had previously been named on the bench in a Premier League match at Arsenal. He slotted

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Coach Ayodeji Urges Mandatory Medical Tests for Nigerian Coaches

By Kelechi / Health & Fitness / August 13, 2025

Former Sunshine Stars, Rising Stars FC, Adamimogo FC, and Akure City FC head coach Adepoju Banjo Ayodeji has called on Nigeria’s football league authorities to enforce mandatory medical tests for coaches and backroom staff during the registration of all league teams nationwide, Yohaig NG reports. Ayodeji’s appeal follows the sudden death of Shooting Stars coach

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Iheanacho Not Registered for La Liga Amid Interest from Turkish Clubs

By Kelechi / Merch & Branding / August 13, 2025

Despite being part of Sevilla’s squad, Kelechi Iheanacho has yet to be officially registered for La Liga, leaving his place in limbo. Meanwhile, Turkish teams are reportedly circling, with Beşiktaş among three Süper Lig clubs making formal enquiries into his availability a sign he may soon bid Spain farewell. Sevilla coach García Pimienta confirmed that

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Sunday Oliseh Warns Osimhen: Delay in EPL Move Could Diminish Value

By Kelechi / Interviews / August 13, 2025

Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has expressed concern over Victor Osimhen’s decision-making at this pivotal career moment. Speaking on social media, Oliseh urged the striker not to delay his move to the Premier League or risk regretting it later. He emphasised that clubs like Manchester United and Arsenal remain ideal destinations for sustained growth

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Abia Warriors Land Prolific Striker Chindi Merpring Ahead of Season

By Kelechi / NPFL / August 13, 2025

Abia Warriors have secured the signature of striker Chindi Merpring as they ready for the upcoming NPFL campaign and their debut in the CAF Confederation Cup. The Nigeria National League’s top scorer with four goals last season, Merpring joins from Edel FC as part of Head Coach Imama Amapakabo’s squad-building drive. Meanwhile, six players including

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