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Brentford targets Fiorentina’s Nigerian defender ahead of deadline day

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / August 26, 2024

Premier League club Brentford is interested in signing Nigerian defender Michael Kayode from Fiorentina ahead of the summer transfer deadline. According to transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, Brentford has made an official offer for the 2004 born right back, proposing a loan deal with an obligation to buy, with the total value ranging between €20-22 […]

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Ndidi, Iwobi discuss 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda

By Kelechi / National Team News / August 26, 2024

Super Eagles midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi have expressed their determination ahead of Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. Speaking after Fulham’s 2-1 victory over Leicester City, Iwobi emphasised the importance of securing the points needed for qualification and called on his teammates to rise to the

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Moses Simon scores as Nantes secure first win over Auxerre

By Kelechi / News / August 26, 2024

Moses Simon scored his first goal of the season as FC Nantes secured a 2-0 win against Auxerre in Ligue 1. Simon opened the scoring in the 14th minute, curling a precise shot into the net from inside the box. The Nigerian winger was a constant threat throughout the game and was substituted in the

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Enyimba faces Etoile de Filante in CAF Confederation Cup

By Kelechi / NPFL / August 26, 2024

Enyimba FC will face Etoile de Filante of Burkina Faso in the next round of the CAF Confederation Cup after receiving a bye in the first preliminary round. The two time African champions, who finished third in the NPFL last season, are set to travel to Burkina Faso for the first leg on September 13,

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Al Ahli submit over N115b bid for Chelsea target Osimhen

By Kelechi / Merch & Branding / August 26, 2024

Saudi Pro League club Al Ahli has submitted a new bid worth over ₦115 billion €65 million to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, who has also been a target for Chelsea. Despite Al Ahli’s attempts to lure the Nigerian international with lucrative wages, they have yet to reach an agreement with the reigning African Men’s

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CAF selects eight Nigerian referees for key African club matches

By Kelechi / Law & Ethics / August 26, 2024

The Confederation of African Football CAF has appointed eight Nigerian referees to officiate two crucial second leg matches in the CAF Club Competitions. Dr Joseph Ogabor will serve as the centre referee for the CAF Champions League tie between Club Ferroviário da Beira of Mozambique and Mbabane Swallows FC of Eswatini. The match will be

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Remo Stars eliminated from CAF Champions League

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / August 26, 2024

Remo Stars have been eliminated from the CAF Champions League after falling 2-0 to ASFAR of Morocco in the second leg of their qualifying round. The Nigerian club, which won the first leg 2-1 at home, could not hold onto their aggregate advantage and lost 3-2 overall. Despite a solid performance in the first half,

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Antonio Nusa excited after scoring on Bundesliga debut

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / August 26, 2024

Antonio Nusa has expressed his delight after scoring on his Bundesliga debut for RB Leipzig in their match against VfL Bochum. The former Club Brugge player, whose father is Nigerian, found the back of the net in a game that saw Leipzig finish with ten men following a red card to defender Willi Orban. In

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Madueke makes headline with hattrick after upsetting Wolves fans online

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / August 25, 2024

Following a now deleted social media post that angered Wolverhampton Wanderers fans, Chelsea’s Noni Madueke made headlines again by netting his first senior hat trick in Chelsea’s 6-2 victory over Wolves. The match played at Molineux Stadium, saw Madueke lead the Blues to a resounding win, all while speculation grows about his future at Chelsea,

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2024 Ikeja DFA/HRA Women’ League begins with thrilling opening ceremony

By Kelechi / Women's Football / August 25, 2024

The much anticipated 2024 Ikeja DFA/Honourable Rasaq Ajala HRA Women’s League kicked off on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Anwal ul Islam College, Oniwaya, Agege, with a spectacular opening ceremony that attracted football fans, local dignitaries, and sports enthusiasts. The highlight of the day was the opening match, where Ghetto Tigers Ladies GTL secured a

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