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Blackpool Academy Learn Promotion Playoff Date as NLO Releases Fixtures

By Kelechi / Youth Development / July 28, 2026

The Akwa Ibom champions will face OYC FC, De-Sapele Lions FC, and Rolly FC in a round robin battle for a place in the Nigeria National League. Blackpool Football Academy have finally learned the date, venue, and fixtures for the Nationwide League One promotion playoff […]

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Gara Gombe Blames Dalung, Dare for Decay of Nigeria’s National Stadiums

By Kelechi / Stadiums & Facilities / July 28, 2026

The former Gombe State FA chairman is calling for a federal investigation into stadium concession deals, alleging questionable arrangements under both former sports ministers. Former Gombe State Football Association chairman Shuaib Gara Gombe has accused two former Nigerian sports ministers, Solomon Dalung and Sunday

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WAFU B: Nigerian Players Are Well Built, Organized – Konadu

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / July 28, 2026

WAFU B U-20 Qualifiers: Nigerian Players Are Physically Built, Well Organized —Ghana Coach Konadu Ghana’s coach conceded his side gave away cheap goals in a 4-2 loss to Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, with Muiz Adeleke converting two penalties in the opening group match. Ghana’s Black Satellites head coach Maxwell Konadu has described Nigeria’s Flying Eagles as

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WAFCON 2026: Moroccan Police Arrest Hotel Employee Over Alleged Theft From Super Falcons Players

By Kelechi / Nigerian Football News / July 27, 2026

Investigators recovered MAD 10,000, believed to be the full amount taken, after Esther Okoronkwo and several teammates reported cash missing from their rooms in Casablanca. Moroccan police have arrested an employee of the Marriott Hotel in Casablanca on suspicion of stealing

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Ubong Friday Joins Kano Pillars Ahead of New NPFL Season

By Kelechi / Transfer News / July 27, 2026

The experienced winger and league title winner joins a growing list of new arrivals as head coach Daniel Ogunmodede rebuilds Kano Pillars for the 2026/27 campaign. Kano Pillars have completed the signing of experienced winger Ubong Friday from Rivers United, continuing the club’s squad rebuild

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WAFU B U-20 Qualifiers: Why We’re Motivated Ahead of Nigeria Clash — Ghana Coach Konadu

By Kelechi / Youth Development / July 27, 2026

Ghana’s Black Satellites head coach says facing Nigeria always brings extra intensity, and his side is determined to end the Flying Eagles’ reign as defending champions. Ghana’s Black Satellites head coach Maxwell Konadu says his team is fully motivated heading

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Stanley Eguma Appointed Head Coach of Benin Republic’s Buffles du Borgou

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / July 27, 2026

The CAF A Licence holder, one of Nigerian football’s longest serving managers, takes his first coaching role outside Nigeria after spells at Rivers United and Enyimba. Former Rivers United and Enyimba head coach Stanley Eguma has been appointed the new manager of Benin Republic

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Norway: Daga on Target in Molde FK’s 4-2 Win Away to KFUM Oslo

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / July 27, 2026

The 19 year old midfielder scored his first goal of the season, continuing his on-pitch return after a Norwegian appeals court overturned his sexual assault conviction. Nigeria midfielder Daniel Daga was on target as Molde FK beat KFUM Oslo 4-2 in the

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Barau FC Strengthen Squad With 14 New Signings Ahead of 2026/27 Season

By Kelechi / Transfer News / July 26, 2026

Coach Eugene Agagbe has recruited across every department, pulling in players from Albania, Egypt, and several NPFL rivals as the Kano-based club looks to improve on last season. Barau FC of Kano have completed the signing of 14 new players during the current

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Confident Super Falcons Arrive in Rabat, Ready for Title Defence

By Kelechi / Women's Football / July 26, 2026

Nigeria’s squad made a colourful entrance in coordinated green and white traditional wear, closing out ten days of Casablanca preparations with a confidence boosting friendly win. Defending champions Nigeria’s Super Falcons have arrived in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations,

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