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Junior Ajayi Wins It for Egyptian Club

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / June 19, 2024

Junior Ajayi emerged as the match winner for Smouha SC in their 3-2 home victory over El Dakhleya in a league game. The former Al Ahly striker scored the decisive goal in the added minutes of the match, bringing his total to four goals in five games. This victory has pushed Smouha SC to fifth […]

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Nwakaeme Rejoins Turkish Club Trabzonspor

By Kelechi / Transfer News / June 19, 2024

Nigerian striker Anthony Nwakaeme has rejoined Turkish Super Lig outfit Trabzonspor. The club announced Nwakaeme’s return on their official media channels. The 34 year old initially left Trabzonspor on a free transfer in 2022 to join the Saudi Arabian club Al Fayha. During his first spell at Trabzonspor, Nwakaeme scored 47 goals and provided 40

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Ogunmodede Eyes High in Final Match as Remo Stars Face Katsina United

By Kelechi / Interviews / June 19, 2024

Coach Daniel Ogunmodede of Remo Stars Football Club reflected on their season and their upcoming match. He acknowledged that while the team consistently held the second position, they did not meet their ultimate target for the season. Despite this, he expressed satisfaction with the overall performance and determination to end the season positively in their

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Taribo West Says Temper Cost Him Arsenal, Man Utd Transfers

By Kelechi / Culture / June 19, 2024

Former Super Eagles World Cup star Taribo West has admitted that a moment of frustration at Inter Milan cost him potential transfers to Premier League giants Arsenal and Manchester United. The incident occurred in February 1999 when West, frustrated after being substituted in a match against Vicenza, threw down his jersey in anger as he

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Atletico Reject Chelsea’s Formal Bid for Omorodion

By Kelechi / Merch & Branding / June 19, 2024

According to transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano, Atletico Madrid has turned down Chelsea’s €30 million N48 billion bid plus add ons of up to €40 million for Nigerian eligible striker Samuel Omorodion. Omorodion’s release clause is set at €80 million, and he is not desperate to leave Atletico unless an offer too good to refuse

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Plateau United Aim for Victory Against Enyimba in Final Season Game

By Kelechi / NPFL / June 19, 2024

Patrick Mancha, the assistant coach of Plateau United, has expressed the team’s determination to secure a win against Enyimba in their final Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL match of the season. The match, set to take place in Aba on Sunday, is crucial for Plateau United as they seek a victory that could propel them

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Talented Winger Julius Emefile Joins FC Midtjylland from FC Copenhagen

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / June 19, 2024

FC Midtjylland has officially signed Danish Nigerian winger Julius Emefile from FC Copenhagen. The 17 year old has agreed to a three year contract with Midtjylland after a standout season where he scored 14 goals in the U17 League. Emefile will start his journey at Midtjylland with the U19 team and will begin training with

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Nigerian Born Midfielder Joins Bundesliga 2 Club Cologne

By Kelechi / Transfer News / June 18, 2024

Bundesliga 2 club FC Cologne has officially signed Nigerian born midfielder Chilobem Onuoha from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig. The 19 year old midfielder has been immediately loaned to third division club SC Verl to gain more experience in men’s football. Christian Keller, Cologne’s managing director, praised Onuoha’s potential, stating, In terms of his talent potential,

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MKO Abiola Stadium to Host President Cup Final on June 29

By Kelechi / Local Clubs and Academies / June 18, 2024

The grand finale of this year’s President Federation Cup for both men and women will take place at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on Saturday, June 29. The date was agreed upon by the Nigeria Football Federation NFF and GTI to ensure the timely submission of Nigeria’s representative clubs for next season’s continental

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Nottingham Forest Hikes Awoniyi Price Amid West Ham, Chelsea Interest

By Kelechi / Merch & Branding / June 18, 2024

Nottingham Forest has raised their asking price for striker Taiwo Awoniyi, amid interest from Premier League rivals West Ham and Chelsea. Although the exact new asking price has not been disclosed, it is expected to exceed the £20.5 million that Forest paid to sign Awoniyi from Union Berlin. Awoniyi, who is valued at €28 million

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