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Chelle Says Super Eagles Will Bounce Back Against Russia

By Kelechi / National Team News / October 5, 2026

The coach blames a lack of intensity for the 3-0 loss in Bissau and wants a new-look Nigeria to show it against Russia. Injuries and club refusals have stripped his squad of several regulars. Eric Chelle says the Super Eagles are motivated to return to winning ways against Russia on Tuesday, October 6, at the

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CAF Apologises to NFF, Reportedly Bars Bissau Stadium

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / October 5, 2026

The apology follows the Super Eagles’ 3-0 defeat in Bissau on September 29. The result stands, but Guinea-Bissau will reportedly have to find a new home for their remaining qualifiers. CAF has apologised to the Nigeria Football Federation over the state of the pitch used for Nigeria’s 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in the 2027 AFCON

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Inter Lagos Docked 3 Points, Fined N5.25m Over Assault

By Kelechi / Law & Ethics / October 5, 2026

The league says Inter Lagos failed to protect the referee crew after their Matchday 7 draw, and an assistant referee was left injured. The club has 48 hours to appeal. The NPFL has fined Inter Lagos N5.25 million and deducted three points and three goals after match officials were attacked following Sunday’s 1-1 draw with

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Simon Says Super Eagles Came to Russia to Win

By Kelechi / National Team News / October 5, 2026

Moses Simon has told the Super Eagles’ critics and Russia alike that Nigeria did not fly across continents to lose. The winger is expected to captain a reshaped side in Nizhny Novgorod. Moses Simon has promised the Super Eagles will go all out against Russia on Tuesday, October 6. The 30-year-old Paris FC winger made

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Rangers Beat Abia Warriors 3-1 and Mock Rivals on X

By Kelechi / NPFL / October 5, 2026

Godwin Obaje, Chidiebere Nwobodo and Akorode Daniel scored, and the Flying Antelopes lead the NPFL by a point after a fourth straight home derby win. Reigning champions Rangers International beat Abia Warriors 3-1 in the Oriental Derby in Awka on Sunday, October 4, to go top of the NPFL table. The Matchday 7 win was

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Kano Pillars Sign RAFA Detergent as Front Shirt Sponsor

By Kelechi / Merch & Branding / October 5, 2026

The Sai Masu Gida replace last season’s ₦100m partner RFI Hausa, as General Manager Ahmed Musa pushes to cut reliance on state funding. Kano Pillars have announced RAFA Detergent as their official front jersey sponsor. The club confirmed the deal on Sunday, October 4, in a statement welcoming the brand to the Kano Pillars family.

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Ukaegbu Hails Enyimba Form After 2-0 Win Over Plateau

By Kelechi / NPFL / October 5, 2026

Ifeanyi Ihemekwele and Richard Ezinwa scored as Enyimba won twice in a row for the first time this season, one day after assistant coach Kelvin Ejeh quit. Enyimba assistant coach Lawrence Ukaegbu says the team has returned to its best form after a 2-0 home win over 10 man Plateau United on Sunday, October 4.

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Who Is Vince Osuji? Super Eagles’ Late Call-Up for Russia

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / October 5, 2026

The 20 year old former Nigeria U-17 defender left Club Brugge for Tromsø in August and now has his first senior call-up. Tromsø centre back Vince Osuji has received his first Super Eagles call up, as a late replacement for Basel’s Akpe Victory ahead of Tuesday’s friendly against Russia. The 20 year old was invited

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Nine Super Falcons Report to Camp for Comoros Olympic Tie

By Kelechi / Women's Football / October 5, 2026

More players, including Rasheedat Ajibade and Asisat Oshoala, are expected to join the squad this week. Nine players have reported to the Super Falcons’ camp ahead of their 2028 Olympic Games qualifier against Comoros. They include Dynamo Brest forward Blessing Nkor and Edo Queens players Tumininu Adeshina, Christiana Uzoma and Valentina Uroko. Farida Abdulwahab, Joy

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NPFL to Introduce Friday Night Football From October 16

By Kelechi / NPFL / October 4, 2026

The league says the new schedule is meant to raise the appeal of the NPFL for supporters, broadcasters and commercial partners. The NPFL will introduce Friday night, early Saturday and Sunday kick-offs as part of efforts to make the league more appealing and give fans a better matchday experience. The first Friday night game is

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