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Sam Sodje Condemns Prevalence of Paedophiles Among Coaches in Nigeria

By Kelechi / News / October 1, 2024

Former Super Eagles and Premier League football star Sam Sodje has expressed deep concern over the rising cases of paedophilia among youth coaches in Delta State and across Nigeria. Sodje, who splits his time between London and Delta State, revealed that many youth coaches are abusing their positions by sexually exploiting children under their care.

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Osimhen Transfer Napoli Agree New Prices

By Kelechi / Merch & Branding / October 1, 2024

Napoli has reportedly agreed on new prices for the permanent transfer of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, who is currently on loan at Turkish champions Galatasaray. Following his loan move, Osimhen extended his contract with Napoli until 2027. Clubs like Juventus and Chelsea have recently been linked to the Nigerian forward. Editorial Victor Osimhen’s contract

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Paul Onuachu Returns to Southampton for Clash Against Bournemouth

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / October 1, 2024

Paul Onuachu has been named in Southampton’s matchday squad for the first time in 419 days, as the club faces Bournemouth in a Premier League clash. The Nigerian forward last featured in a Southampton squad on August 8, 2023, in a Carabao Cup match against Gillingham. After a lengthy absence, Onuachu is a surprise inclusion

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Ogbus Signs New Freiburg Deal Amid Interest from N’Forest and Leeds Utd

By Kelechi / Transfer News / October 1, 2024

SC Freiburg has announced that dual-national central defender Bruno Ogbus has signed a new contract with the club, although the duration of the deal was not disclosed. Ogbus, a Swiss U20 international of Nigerian descent, had garnered interest from Premier League clubs Nottingham Forest and Leeds United, as well as Serie A’s AC Milan, but

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Ex Super Eagles Ace Etebo Reveals He Was Close to Joining Galatasaray

By Kelechi / Interviews / September 30, 2024

Former Super Eagles midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo has disclosed that he was close to signing for Besiktas before ultimately joining their Turkish rivals Galatasaray. Etebo played for Galatasaray on loan from Stoke City during the 2020/2021 season, where he made 29 appearances. Etebo expressed his surprise at how quickly the decision changed, but he eventually completed

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Nigeria Set to Miss Out on Lecce’s Danish Born Left Back Patrick Dorgu

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / September 30, 2024

Nigeria is likely to miss out on securing Lecce’s talented Danish born left back, Patrick Dorgu, who is on the radar of top Premier League clubs such as Tottenham and Liverpool. The 19 year old has been named in Denmark’s squad for their upcoming Nations League matches against Spain and Switzerland in October. If he

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Enugu Rangers Coach Criticizes Remo Stars for Winning by All Means

By Kelechi / Tactics & Analysis / September 30, 2024

Enugu Rangers’ coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, expressed his frustration after his team’s 2-1 defeat to Remo Stars, accusing his counterpart, Daniel Ogunmodede, of adopting unfair tactics to secure victory. Ilechukwu, clearly upset, claimed that Remo Stars disregarded fair play, even when a player’s safety was at risk. Despite the criticism, Remo Stars remain at the top

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Oshoala Again the Match Winner for Bay FC

By Kelechi / News / September 30, 2024

Asisat Oshoala, the Super Falcons striker, scored her sixth goal of the season to secure a 1-0 win for Bay FC over Seattle Reign in the NWSL. Oshoala converted a penalty in the 27th minute after being brought down in the box. This goal marked her third in four games, cementing her status as Bay

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CATS Ladies Triumph in Inaugural Girls Play Sports Football Tournament

By Kelechi / Women's Football / September 30, 2024

In a thrilling final held at the FIFA Goal Project in Abuja on Sunday, September 29, 2024, CATS Ladies from Lagos emerged as champions of the first-ever Girls Play Sports GPS Football Tournament. They secured a 2-1 victory over Plateau United Queens, rallying from a goal down. Plateau United took an early lead in the

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Wonder Goal Keeps Super Eagles Star’s Son, Kaye Furo, at the Top

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / September 30, 2024

Kaye Furo, the 17 year old son of former Super Eagles defender Furo Iyenemi, scored a remarkable solo goal to keep his position at the top of the goals chart in the Belgian second division. The young forward gave Club Brugge’s second team the lead against SK Beveren just before halftime with an incredible individual

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