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Pre-Season: Okonkwo Keeps Another Clean Sheet as Wrexham Beat Man United

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / July 19, 2026

The Nigerian goalkeeper faced a strong United XI in Helsinki before being replaced at half-time, with Sam Smith’s early goal enough to settle the friendly. Arthur Okonkwo was in goal as Wrexham beat Premier League side Manchester United 1-0 in a pre-season friendly in

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Onyedika Agrees Personal Terms With Eintracht Frankfurt

By Kelechi / Transfer News / July 19, 2026

Nigeria’s defensive midfielder is set to sign a five year deal with the former Europa League champions, who have been tracking him since last summer. Raphael Onyedika has agreed personal terms with Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt, with Club Brugge and the German side now negotiating a transfer fee,

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Akpeyi Backs Nwabali to Make Eagles Return

By Kelechi / Nigerian Football News / July 19, 2026

The former Super Eagles goalkeeper says regaining regular football at Chippa United gives Nwabali the platform he needs to force his way back into Eric Chelle’s plans. Former Nigerian international Daniel Akpeyi has thrown his support behind Stanley Nwabali for a recall to the Super Eagles, now that

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NNL: Wikki Tourists Management Dissolved by Bauchi Govt, Sole Administrator Appointed

By Kelechi / Governance / July 19, 2026

Governor Bala Mohammed has approved the shake up following the club’s relegation from the NPFL, with a former state sports director now tasked with rebuilding for the NNL. Wikki Tourists Football Club’s management board has been dissolved by the Bauchi State Government with immediate

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Watford Accept Aris Bid for Dele-Bashiru

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / July 19, 2026

The Nigeria international is set to travel to Greece this weekend to complete a three year deal, following an underwhelming loan spell in Turkey last season. Tom Dele-Bashiru is on the verge of a move to Greek Super League side Aris, with Watford accepting an offer of £425,000 for

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Iheanacho Reportedly Opts for Bursaspor Move Over New Celtic Deal

By Kelechi / Transfer News / July 19, 2026

Tthe striker has turned down fresh terms at Parkhead in favour of a move to newly promoted Turkish second tier side Bursaspor. Kelechi Iheanacho has reportedly chosen to join Turkish second-division new boys Bursaspor instead of accepting a fresh offer from Celtic. The Super Eagles

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CAFCL: Awazie, Obot Lead Wave of New Signings to Rivers United

By Kelechi / NPFL / July 18, 2026

Finidi George’s side have added a string of experienced NPFL players as they build a squad capable of competing on both domestic and continental fronts. Rivers United continue to strengthen their squad with quality, experienced additions ahead of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League campaign,

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‘Going Into Coaching Is Not My Dream’ — Troost-Ekong

By Kelechi / Nigerian Football News / July 18, 2026

The former Super Eagles captain says he’s already studying the governance structures needed to work within football administration, believing that’s where he can make the biggest impact. Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has ruled out a future in coaching, revealing instead that his post retirement

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Done Deal: Super Eagles Winger Olusegun Completes Russian Club Switch

By Kelechi / Transfer News / July 18, 2026

The 24 year old moves across the Russian Premier League from Krasnodar to FC Rostov, the very club he once scored against in the ninth second of a match. Russian Premier League club FC Rostov have completed the signing of Super Eagles winger Olakunle Olusegun

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WAFU B U-20 Tourney: Flying Eagles Open Title Defence Against Ghana

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / July 18, 2026

Nigeria’s Group B opener is a repeat of the 2024 final, which the Flying Eagles won 2-1, with all three group matches set for the same venue in Yamoussoukro. Defending champions Nigeria will begin their title defence at the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship

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