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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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Super Falcons to Face Ghana in Pre-WAFCON Friendly

By Kelechi / Women's Football / July 15, 2026

Nigeria will test themselves against West African rivals Ghana in Casablanca on Saturday, with an initial group of ten players, including Rasheedat Ajibade and Asisat Oshoala, already in camp. Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face Ghana’s Black Queens in a friendly match as part of their build-up to

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Onyekuru, Genclerbirligi Mutually Agree to Terminate Contract

By Kelechi / Law & Ethics / July 15, 2026

The Super Eagles winger will receive a settlement of around 940,000 euros as the Turkish Super Lig club ends his stay ahead of the new season. Super Eagles winger Henry Onyekuru’s spell at Genclerbirligi has come to an early end, with the Turkish Super Lig club and the

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DreamStar Ladies, Pelican Stars, Rangers Women, Imo Striker Queens Advance to NWFL Championship Promotion Playoffs

By Kelechi / Women's Football / July 15, 2026

Thirteen goals across six matches decided the four group winners on a dramatic final matchday in Calabar, with only the promotion playoffs now standing between them and the NWFL Premiership. The group stage of the 2026 Nigeria Women Football League

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Nigerian Midfielder Adeoye Set for Middlesbrough Switch

By Kelechi / Transfer News / July 15, 2026

The 19 year old defensive midfielder is currently on trial with the Sky Bet Championship club, with Ikorodu City expected to demand well above his €50,000 market value. Ikorodu City midfielder Aderemi Adeoye is closing in on a move to England, with the 19 year old currently on

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