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Huntelaar Praises Arokodare’s Electric Start at Ajax

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / October 3, 2026

The former Dutch striker says the 6ft 6in forward is dangerous as a focal point after a quick start on loan from Wolves. Former Ajax, Real Madrid and Netherlands striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has praised Tolu Arokodare, saying the Nigeria international “is dangerous as a focal point when he is on the pitch.” He made the

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Ejeh Quits as Enyimba Assistant Coach Over Deutsch Rift

By Kelechi / NPFL / October 3, 2026

The former Abia Comets coach says trust broke down with the club’s technical adviser, one day before Enyimba host Plateau United. Kelvin Okechukwu Ejeh has resigned as assistant coach of Enyimba, citing irreconcilable differences with technical adviser Emmanuel Deutsch. He said on Saturday morning that trust had broken down and the working relationship was over.

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FIFA Orders Katsina United to Pay Coach Bulus ₦28m

By Kelechi / NPFL / October 3, 2026

A CAS award and a FIFA Disciplinary Committee decision leave the NPFL club facing a registration ban unless it pays within 15 days. FIFA has ordered NPFL club Katsina United to pay former head coach Tony Tope Bulus ₦28 million, the compensation awarded for the wrongful termination of his contract. The club must pay and

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NFF Warns NPFL Referees of Dismissal and Prosecution

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / October 3, 2026

A memo signed by Mohammed Ameenu praises good performances but says some decisions went beyond errors of judgement. The NFF Refereeing Development Committee has warned referees in the Euromatch NPFL that wrong calls and misreadings of the Laws of the Game will not be tolerated. The directive, signed by Mohammed Ameenu, comes after six matchdays

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Real Betis Eye Olympiacos Left-Back Bruno Onyemaechi

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / October 3, 2026

The Nigeria left-back is reportedly available, but Real Betis have not made a bid and there are no active talks. Real Betis are reportedly interested in Olympiacos left back Bruno Onyemaechi, according to transfer reporter Ekrem Konur. The Nigeria international is 27, and his contract with the Greek champions runs until the summer of 2028.

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Enyimba Welcome Back Ezra and Godswill for Plateau Test

By Kelechi / NPFL / October 3, 2026

Enyimba host Plateau United in Aba on Sunday with a defender and a goalkeeper returning, but they are still 19th after one win in six games. Enyimba have received a boost ahead of Sunday’s NPFL home game with Plateau United, as defender Joel Ezra and goalkeeper Utum Godswill are back in training and available for

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Super Eagles Land in Moscow Ahead of Russia Friendly

By Kelechi / National Team News / October 3, 2026

Eric Chelle joins the squad after staying away from Nigeria following the Guinea-Bissau defeat, with first time invitees set to feature. The Super Eagles arrived in Moscow on Friday ahead of Tuesday’s international friendly against Russia, according to team officer Promise Efoghe. The match will be played at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, with kick off

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Euromatch NPFL Clubs Share First Tranche of .5m Deal

Euromatch NPFL Clubs Share First Tranche of $7.5m Deal

By Kelechi / NPFL / October 3, 2026

COO Ayo Abdulrahman says the $7.5m is the three-year total, not money already in the league’s account. All 20 clubs in the Euromatch NPFL shared the first tranche of the league’s title sponsorship fee on Friday, October 2, at a ceremony in Abuja. NPFL Chief Operating Officer Dr Ayo Abdulrahman confirmed that the clubs have

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Orban Wins Süper Lig Goal of the Month for September

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / October 2, 2026

The Nigeria forward’s long-range strike against Beşiktaş won the award, and his seven goals have him level at the top of the scoring chart. Nigeria forward Gift Orban has won the Turkish Süper Lig Goal of the Month award for September for his long-range strike in Amedspor’s 3-2 home win over Beşiktaş. The 24-year-old scored

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Obaje Penalty Sends Rangers Top With 1-0 Win at Wolves

By Kelechi / NPFL / October 2, 2026

The defending champions bounced back from defeat at Ikorodu City and now lead the NPFL after six games. Enugu Rangers beat Warri Wolves 1-0 away on Wednesday, September 30, to bounce back from defeat at Ikorodu City and move to the top of the NPFL table. Godwin Obaje scored the only goal from the penalty

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