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Obasogie To Return For Bendel Insurance After Paperwork Delay

By Kelechi / NPFL / September 1, 2026

A goalkeeping error in the opening minutes had fans asking why Bendel Insurance’s returning Super Eagles man wasn’t between the posts — the club now has an answer. Bendel Insurance assistant coach Jolomi Atune has explained that returning Super Eagles goalkeeper Amas Obasogie missed the club’s 2026/27 NPFL season opener against Warri Wolves because his

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Simon Impresses As Paris FC Thrash Nice To Go Top Of Ligue 1

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / September 1, 2026

Moses Simon’s second appearance for Paris FC was a productive one, as the club moved top of Ligue 1 with a comfortable win over Nice. Super Eagles winger Moses Simon was in action as Paris FC thrashed Nice 3-0 in Sunday’s Ligue 1 fixture. Simon, making his second appearance for the Paris club, put in

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Done Deal: Super Falcons Defender Imuran Joins Aston Villa

By Kelechi / Transfer News / September 1, 2026

A steady rise through France and England has earned Super Falcons defender Rofiat Imuran her latest move, this time to a club with growing ambitions in the WSL. Aston Villa Women have completed the signing of Super Falcons defender Rofiat Imuran on a permanent deal from London City Lionesses. Imuran becomes Villa’s ninth signing of

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Okoye Concedes Twice, Akinsanmiro Features In Udinese’s Win Over Monza

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / August 31, 2026

Two Nigerians featured on opposite sides of a five goal thriller, with Maduka Okoye eventually coming out on the winning side despite twice being beaten. Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye conceded twice while making three saves as Udinese secured a dramatic 3-2 away win over Monza in Saturday’s Serie A clash. Okoye let in goals

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Sadiq On Target In Valencia Loss At Deportivo

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / August 31, 2026

Umar Sadiq kept Valencia in the fight with an early reply, but two unfortunate own goals proved too much to overcome at Riazor. Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq was on target for Valencia, but two own goals helped Deportivo La Coruna to a 3-1 win in Sunday’s La Liga clash. Sadiq, making his third appearance

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Iwobi, Bassey Play 90 Minutes As Sunderland Edge Fulham

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / August 31, 2026

Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey went the distance at the Stadium of Light, but a second half substitute strike condemned Fulham to a second straight defeat. Super Eagles duo Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey played all 90 minutes as Fulham lost 1-0 to Sunderland in Sunday’s Premier League clash at the Stadium of Light. Both

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Nwakali Leaves Barnsley By Mutual Consent

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / August 28, 2026

Two years after arriving at Oakwell, Kelechi Nwakali’s Barnsley chapter has come to a close by mutual agreement. English League One club Barnsley have confirmed the departure of Nigerian midfielder Kelechi Nwakali by mutual consent. The club stated that the 28-year-old’s exit remains subject to approval from the English Football League. In a statement on

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Falconets Beat Poland 1-0 In World Cup Warm-Up

By Kelechi / Women's Football / August 28, 2026

A stoppage-time strike from Mary Mamudu gave the Falconets a confidence-boosting win over their World Cup hosts, just over a week before the tournament proper begins. Nigeria’s Falconets secured a 1-0 victory over hosts Poland in an international friendly at the Municipal Stadium in Brzeg on Friday. Mary Mamudu scored the winning goal in first-half

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Shooting Stars Overcome Inter Lagos In Thrilling NPFL Opener

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / August 28, 2026

Two penalties, a missed one late on, and a spirited fightback from the newcomers made for a nervy opening day win in Ibadan. Shooting Stars began their 2026/27 NPFL campaign with a 2-1 win over newly promoted Inter Lagos at home in Ibadan. The hosts made a bright start, putting Inter Lagos under sustained pressure

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Sanusi Joins Slovakian Club AS Trencin On Loan

By Kelechi / Transfer News / August 27, 2026

A steady climb through Slovakia’s football pyramid has earned Ridwan Sanusi a fresh loan spell, this time with an eye on making it permanent. Nigerian winger Ridwan Sanusi has completed a season-long loan move to Slovakian club AS Trencin from fellow Slovak side MSK Zilina. The agreement, confirmed on Trencin’s official website, includes an option

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