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Sadiq Misses Valencia’s 2-2 Draw at Racing Santander

By Kelechi / Fan Zone / October 11, 2026

The Super Eagles striker has not played since a hamstring injury in August, and Valencia are still waiting for his return. Sadiq absent in Santander Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq was missing as Valencia drew 2-2 with Racing Santander in La Liga on Sunday evening. The match took place at El Sardinero, and both sides

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Alebiosu Recalls Two-Year Knee Ordeal as a Teenager

By Kelechi / Player Profiles / October 11, 2026

The Blackburn Rovers right-back says doctors struggled to explain the pain in both knees when he was a teenager at Arsenal. A frightening start Super Eagles defender Ryan Alebiosu has opened up about a grueling period in his teenage years when a mysterious knee condition sidelined him for nearly two years. The Blackburn Rovers right

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Dele-Bashiru’s Lazio Beat Akinsanmiro’s Monza 3-1

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / October 11, 2026

Lazio won five of their first six league games for the first time in their history, with Dele-Bashiru off the bench and Akinsanmiro playing the full match. Lazio keep their perfect rhythm Lazio maintained their unbeaten start to the Serie A season with a 3-1 win over 10-9 man Monza at the Stadio Olimpico on

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Fulham Lose 2-1 at Ipswich as Iwobi and Bassey Feature

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / October 11, 2026

Both Super Eagles players featured, but late goals from Ouattara and O’Shea handed Ipswich a dramatic win at Portman Road. A heartbreaking finish at Portman Road Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey were in action as Fulham lost 2-1 at Ipswich Town on Saturday afternoon. Fulham had led through Ryan Sessegnon but conceded twice in the

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Osayi-Samuel Named Man of the Match in Birmingham Win

By Kelechi / Awards & Recognition / October 11, 2026

The 28 year old right-back played 90 minutes and made 11 recoveries as Birmingham won 1-0 at The Hawthorns. Man of the Match at The Hawthorns Nigeria international Bright Osayi-Samuel was named Man of the Match as Birmingham City beat West Bromwich Albion 1-0 at The Hawthorns on Saturday. The 28 year old played the

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Moffi Scores First Hamburg Goal in Win at Hoffenheim

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / October 11, 2026

The Nigeria striker came off the bench in the 76th minute and scored seven minutes later before Hamburg won it in stoppage time. Moffi’s first Hamburg goal Terem Moffi scored his first goal for Hamburg as the club came from behind to beat Hoffenheim 3-2 on Saturday. Hamburg trailed 2-1 with seven minutes remaining before

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Ozoemena Returns to Rivers United Training After Surgery

By Kelechi / Health & Fitness / October 11, 2026

The Rivers United goalkeeper is back in full training after a career threatening surgery that the club paid for in full. A major step back Rivers United goalkeeper Ani Ozoemena has returned to full training after career threatening surgery earlier this year, the club has confirmed. The Super Eagles goalkeeper’s operation and rehabilitation were fully

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Osimhen Returns With Assist in Galatasaray’s 3-1 Win

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / October 10, 2026

The Super Eagles striker came on after 77 minutes and set up Mario Lemina’s stoppage-time goal in an Istanbul derby win. Osimhen is back Victor Osimhen marked his return from injury with an assist as Galatasaray beat Kasimpasa 3-1 in an Istanbul derby on Friday. The 27 year old came on for Deniz Gul in

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Psychologist Urges 3SC Fans to Back Technical Crew

By Kelechi / NPFL / October 10, 2026

Kehinde Adeyemi says seven games are too early to judge the Oluyole Warriors and blames poor finishing, not tactics, for the slow start. A call for calm in Ibadan Sports psychologist Kehinde Adeyemi has appealed to Shooting Stars supporters to be patient with the team’s technical crew. He strongly urged fans to stop personal attacks

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Falcons Beat Comoros 2-0 in Olympic Qualifier

By Kelechi / Women's Football / October 10, 2026

Alozie and Kanu scored within 11 minutes after the break to give Nigeria a two goal cushion before Tuesday’s return leg. Alozie and Kanu break Comoros The Super Falcons beat Comoros 2-0 in the first leg of their 2028 Olympic Games qualifier at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, on Friday. Second-half goals

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