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Brentford loan out another player to European club after Frank Onyeka

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / September 23, 2024

Brentford has announced that Nigerian defender Val Adedokun has joined Hungarian club Diósgyőri VTV on a season long loan. This move comes shortly after Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka was loaned to Bundesliga side Augsburg. Adedokun, who has been a key player for Brentford’s B team, will look to gain valuable first team experience at

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Chidera Festus achieves dream at FIFA Yemisi Gives Back training

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / September 23, 2024

Chidera Festus, a young and passionate aspiring referee, was among over 100 participants at the FIFA Yemisi Gives Back symposium held at the Lagos State Referee Association Secretariat on September 21st. The event, organized by Nigerian FIFA referee Yemisi Eunice Akintoye, aimed to inspire and educate the next generation of female referees. Chidera expressed her

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Remo Stars top NPFL after dominant win over Kano Pillars

By Kelechi / NPFL / September 23, 2024

Remo Stars ascended to the top of the NPFL standings after a 2-0 victory against Kano Pillars. Goals from Sodiq Ismail and Franck Mawuena secured the win, maintaining Remo Stars’ perfect start to the season with nine points from their first three matches. Elsewhere in the NPFL, Niger Tornadoes also earned a 2-1 away victory

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Rasheedat Ajibade shine as Atlético Madrid secure 4-0 win over Valencia

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / September 23, 2024

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade played a starring role as Atlético Madrid secured a commanding 4-0 victory over Valencia in the Spanish Liga F. Ajibade set up the opener with an assist for Gabriela Garcia before Atlético quickly doubled their lead through Sheila Guijarro. Ajibade then took charge, scoring two quick goals to seal the

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CAF Confederation Cup: Enyimba advance on penalties

By Kelechi / News / September 23, 2024

Enyimba advanced to the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup after a tense penalty shootout victory over Etoile Filante of Burkina Faso. Both teams failed to score in the two legged tie, leaving the outcome to be decided by penalties. Enyimba edged the shootout 3-2 to secure their place in the next round of

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Boniface scores 93rd minute winner as Leverkusen edge 7 goal thriller

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / September 23, 2024

Victor Boniface scored a crucial stoppage-time goal, securing a 4-3 victory for Bayer Leverkusen in a thrilling Bundesliga clash against VfL Wolfsburg. This marked the second consecutive game in which Boniface found the back of the net for Leverkusen, cementing his reputation as a key player for Xabi Alonso’s side. Leverkusen has developed a knack

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2023 Super Eagles invitee debuts in Superliga for Danish Sønderjyske

By Kelechi / Culture / September 23, 2024

Ebube Duru, a 2023 Super Eagles invitee, made his Danish Superliga debut for Sønderjyske Fodbold as they secured a 2-1 victory over Vejle BK at Sydbank Park. Duru, who signed a three year contract with Sønderjyske on September 3, 2024, following a successful trial, played 72 minutes before being substituted. Duru had previously featured in

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ABS FC unveils 30 man squad for N-Youth League opener

By Kelechi / Local Clubs and Academies / September 22, 2024

Abubakar Bukola Saraki Football Club ABS Ilorin FC has unveiled a 30 player squad for the upcoming Nigeria National Under 19 Youth League, ahead of the opening fixtures. The unveiling took place at the club’s camp in Ilorin, with head coach Babatunde Toafeeq expressing confidence in the team’s readiness to compete at the highest level.

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Ikpeba: Super Eagles now have Super George Ilenikhena

By Kelechi / News / September 22, 2024

Victor Ikpeba, known as ‘The Prince of Monaco’, has urged the Super Eagles to bring rising star George Ilenikhena into the Nigerian national team following his impressive performances in the UEFA Champions League. Ilenikhena made history by becoming the youngest player in AS Monaco’s history to score in the Champions League, securing a match winning

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Subuloye nets first goal for Chelsea as captain under Nigerian coach

By Kelechi / Youth Development / September 22, 2024

Tayo Subuloye, wearing the captain’s armband, scored his first goal for Chelsea U18s in the U18 Premier League as his team secured a 6-2 victory against Aston Villa. Chelsea came from behind to claim their first win of the 2024-2025 season after starting with three consecutive losses. Subuloye, a 16 year old Nigerian talent, equalized

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