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Meet Idris Fabiyi, the Nigeria-Eligible Defender Signed by Manchester United

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / July 9, 2026

The academy defender is among 15 young players awarded first year scholarship deals at Old Trafford, joining a group that includes Wayne Rooney’s son Kai. Manchester United have confirmed their latest batch of academy scholars, and the list includes a name Nigerian football followers will

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Official: Super Eagles Invitee Buhari Completes Austria Wien Move

By Kelechi / Transfer News / July 9, 2026

The 24 year old centre back has signed a three year deal after nearly four years in Swedish football, with an eye on forcing his way back into Nigeria’s senior squad. Ibrahim Buhari’s time in Swedish football has come to an end, with the Nigerian centre-back

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Sporting Lagos Land Highly Rated Hadi, Beating Shooting Stars to the Deal

By Kelechi / NPFL / July 9, 2026

The newly promoted Lagos club have agreed a deal until 2028 for the attacking midfielder, whose game has drawn comparisons to Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers. Sporting Lagos are closing in on one of the more eye catching signings of the NPFL off season,

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AC Milan U-Turn: Amorim Confirms Chukwueze Will Stay at San Siro

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / July 9, 2026

Fulham’s option to buy went unused and Trabzonspor’s €15 million bid was turned down, as the new Milan boss makes clear the Nigerian winger remains part of his plans. Samuel Chukwueze’s summer of transfer speculation has come to an abrupt end, with new AC

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Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium to Get FIFA-Standard Grass Pitch in Major Renovation

By Kelechi / Stadiums & Facilities / July 9, 2026

Governor Peter Mbah’s administration has committed almost N10 billion to overhaul the Enugu venue, with the ambition of joining the shortlist of Nigerian stadiums cleared to host international matches. Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu is undergoing a major facelift as the state government pushes

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Kwara United Coach Ashifat Outlines Plans for New Season

By Kelechi / NPFL / July 9, 2026

Head coach Ashifat Suleiman says the Harmony Boys are targeting 10 new signings while retaining the bulk of last season’s squad as pre-season training gets underway in Ilorin. Kwara United head coach Ashifat Suleiman has laid out the club’s recruitment plans for the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier

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Chanda: Zambia Confident Despite Tough Group B Draw With Nigeria

By Kelechi / Women's Football / July 8, 2026

The Orlando Pride midfielder says the Copper Queens are relishing the challenge of facing the Super Falcons, Egypt, and Malawi in what many see as WAFCON’s toughest group. Helen Chanda says she is thrilled to be back in Zambia’s camp ahead of the 2026 Women’s

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Done Deal: Popoola Ridwan Completes Move to UAE Club Al Wasl

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / July 8, 2026

The 19 year old defensive midfielder joins the eight time UAE Pro League champions on a permanent transfer from Hungarian side Kisvarda. Popoola Ridwan’s rapid rise through the game has taken another significant step, with the Nigerian teenager completing a permanent transfer to Dubai

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Done Deal: Victor Mbaoma Joins Kenyan Club Tusker FC

By Kelechi / Transfer News / July 8, 2026

The 29 year old striker signs a one year deal from NPFL champions Remo Stars, becoming Tusker’s first signing of the 2026/27 season. Victor Mbaoma is on the move again, with Kenyan Premier League side Tusker FC confirming the signing of the Nigerian striker from Remo

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Sampdoria Face Turkish Battle for Free Agent Nigeria Striker Okereke

By Kelechi / Transfer News / July 8, 2026

David Okereke is a free agent after his Cremonese contract expired, and Sampdoria’s familiarity with him now faces competition from Kocaelispor and Kasimpasa in Turkey. David Okereke’s next move is shaping up to be a genuine tug of war between Italy and Turkey, with the

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