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NNL: Maikaba Named New Bayelsa United Head Coach

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / July 16, 2026

The experienced tactician will juggle the role alongside his Flying Eagles duties as Bayelsa United push for an immediate return to the NPFL following relegation. Abdu Maikaba has taken on a second job in Nigerian football, appointed head coach of Nigeria National League club Bayelsa United while […]

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Oladipo Signs New Three Year Contract With AS Roma

By Kelechi / Transfer News / July 16, 2026

The 21 year old central defender has been named the Italian Women’s League’s Best Defender and now heads into WAFCON 2026 off the back of a title winning season. Super Falcons defender Shukurat Oladipo has extended her contract with Italian champions AS Roma, committing her future

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Akwa United Chairman Eno, Coach Offor Back Immortality FC Pre-Season Cup

By Kelechi / NPFL / July 16, 2026

Cash rewards for the tournament’s top scorer and MVP have raised the stakes at the grassroots competition being held at the Uyo Township Stadium. Akwa United chairman Joseph Eno and head coach Paul Offor have thrown their support behind the 11th edition of the

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Swedish Club IFK Goteborg Sign Nigerian Youngster

By Kelechi / Transfer News / July 16, 2026

The club’s football director says the young midfielder is being brought in as a long-term project rather than someone expected to make an immediate first team impact. Swedish club IFK Goteborg have completed the signing of Nigerian midfielder Ifeoluwa Olowoporoku from Tripple 44 Football Academy, with the youngster

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WAFU B U-20 Championship: Flying Eagles Draw Ghana, Burkina Faso, Togo in Group B

By Kelechi / Youth Development / July 16, 2026

Nigeria will renew their long standing rivalry with Ghana’s Black Satellites, whom they beat in the final of the last edition, as the regional qualifying tournament gets set for Cote d’Ivoire. Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have been drawn against Ghana, Togo, and

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WAFCON 2026: Ihezuo Outlines Super Falcons’ Morocco Mission

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / July 16, 2026

The Pachuca forward, back from an extended injury layoff, says Nigeria cannot afford overconfidence with a World Cup ticket now riding on the tournament. Super Falcons forward Chiwendu Ihezuo has reaffirmed the team’s determination to successfully defend their title at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations

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Kun Khalifat Strengthen Squad With Enyimba, Niger Tornadoes Midfielders

By Kelechi / NPFL / July 16, 2026

The Owerri club has added four new signings as preparations continue for the 2026/27 NPFL season, following a campaign in which they narrowly avoided relegation. Kun Khalifat of Owerri have moved to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season, confirming the signings of midfielders Hogan

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Osimhen Reveals Plans to Go Back to School After Retirement From Football

By Kelechi / Fan Zone / July 15, 2026

The Galatasaray striker says earning a university degree would be a personal milestone and a message to young people that education is never out of reach, whatever their circumstances. Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has revealed he plans to return to

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WAFU B U-20 Championship: Flying Eagles Determined to Secure AFCON Spot — Maikaba

By Kelechi / Youth Development / July 15, 2026

Nigeria’s U-20 coach says talent alone won’t be enough against a field that includes hosts Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, and five other West African rivals. Flying Eagles head coach Abdu Maikaba has stressed that his team must be ready to work hard if

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AIK Invite Nigerian Youngster Olawore to Train With First Team

By Kelechi / Youth Development / July 15, 2026

The Stockholm club is assessing the 19 year old Umea FC winger as a potential replacement for Zadok Yohanna, who recently completed a club-record move to Brighton. Swedish top-flight club AIK have invited promising Nigerian winger Emmanuel Oluwafemi Olawore to train with their senior squad

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