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Demehin Makes First Benfica Start As Lund Brace Sinks Juventus

By Kelechi / Women's Football / September 24, 2026

Super Falcons defender Oluwatosin Demehin made her first Benfica start in the UEFA Women’s Champions League, though an early booking cut her night short at half time. Super Falcons defender Oluwatosin Demehin made her first start for Benfica in the UEFA Women’s Champions League on Wednesday night, as the Portuguese giants took on Juventus in

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Okonkwo Sets Sights On AFCON And World Cup Glory With Super Eagles

By Kelechi / National Team News / September 24, 2026

Arthur Okonkwo says lifting the AFCON and playing at a World Cup with Nigeria rank among his biggest career ambitions, as he closes in on a first competitive cap. Coventry City goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has set his sights on winning the Africa Cup of Nations with the Super Eagles, having made his Nigeria debut against

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Onuachu Opens Up On Why Things Didn’t Click At Southampton

By Kelechi / Player Profiles / September 24, 2026

Paul Onuachu has explained why his move to Southampton never worked out, pointing to a poorly timed transfer window and a club in constant managerial upheaval. Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu has shed light on why his much-anticipated move to Southampton turned into a frustrating spell, pointing to a tactical mismatch and instability behind the

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Adepoju Praises Remodelled Warri City Stadium Pitch

By Kelechi / Stadiums & Facilities / September 24, 2026

Former Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju says the newly resurfaced Warri City Stadium pitch has given him fresh hope for the future of Nigerian football. Former Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has praised the comprehensive renovation of the Warri City Stadium pitch, describing the upgrade as a major boost for domestic football development in Nigeria.

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Joseph: Warri Wolves Can Match Or Beat Plateau United’s Feat In Minna

By Kelechi / NPFL / September 24, 2026

Warri Wolves vice captain David Joseph says if Plateau United could grab a point in Minna, his side can go one better against Niger Tornadoes. Warri Wolves vice-captain and defensive midfielder David Joseph says the Seasiders are determined to build on their first win of the season when they travel to face Niger Tornadoes in

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Kayode Confirms NFF Approach But Commits To Italy

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / September 23, 2026

Brentford defender Michael Kayode says switching to the Super Eagles was never on the table, despite the Nigeria Football Federation reaching out about his international future. Brentford right-back Michael Kayode has confirmed that the Nigeria Football Federation approached him over a possible switch of international allegiance, but says he was never tempted to change countries.

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Orban Three Goals From Triggering Permanent Amedspor Move

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / September 23, 2026

Gift Orban is edging closer to a permanent move to Amedspor, needing just three more goals to trigger a mandatory purchase clause in his loan deal. Gift Orban is on course to make his move to Turkish Super Lig newcomers Amedspor permanent after an impressive start to life at the club. The Nigeria international joined

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Nwabali Joins Super Eagles Camp Ahead Of Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau Qualifiers

By Kelechi / National Team News / September 23, 2026

Stanley Nwabali has linked up with his Super Eagles teammates in Ikot Ekpene, earning a recall after nearly six months without a club. Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has joined his Super Eagles teammates in camp ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, with his arrival confirmed by Super Eagles

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Nigerian Referee Abdulsalam Named For FIFA U-17 World Cup

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / September 23, 2026

Nigerian official Kasimu Abdulsalam has earned a spot on FIFA’s list of match officials for the U-17 World Cup in Qatar, even without the Golden Eaglets in the tournament. Nigerian referee Kasimu Abdulsalam has been selected by FIFA to officiate at the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar, running from November 19 to December

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Aina: ‘I Had To Read The Game A Lot More’ In Unfamiliar Centre Back Role

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / September 22, 2026

Ola Aina admits filling in at centre-back for Nottingham Forest against Aston Villa demanded a completely different way of reading the game than he’s used to at full back. Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has spoken about the challenge of adapting to an unfamiliar centre back role for Nottingham Forest, admitting the position forced him

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