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Ayantosho Begins New Chapter In Turkey After Unye Move

By Kelechi / Women's Football / August 22, 2026

Yetunde Ayantosho’s football journey moves from Nigeria’s youth ranks to Turkey’s top flight, with the young forward eager to prove herself in a new environment. Nigerian forward Yetunde Ayantosho has completed her move to Turkey, signing for Unye Kadin Futbol Kulubu. The forward will compete in the Kadin Futbol Super Ligi, Turkey’s top flight women’s

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Moffi Set For Hamburg Medical Ahead Of Bundesliga Move

By Kelechi / Injuries / August 22, 2026

Terem Moffi is closing in on a fresh start in Germany, moving on from a spell in France that ended in difficult circumstances. Nigeria international Terem Moffi is set to undergo a medical at Bundesliga club Hamburg ahead of a permanent transfer from OGC Nice. According to transfer expert Fabrice Hawkins, Hamburg have reached an

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Azeez Ruled Out Of Millwall’s Clash With Norwich City

By Kelechi / Injuries / August 22, 2026

The hamstring strain that forced Femi Azeez off early against Bristol City hasn’t healed in time, ruling him out of Millwall’s next Championship fixture. Millwall manager Alex Neil has confirmed that Nigeria winger Femi Azeez will miss Saturday’s home clash against Norwich City through injury. Azeez started Millwall’s 2-0 win over Bristol City last weekend

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2026/27 NNL Season Set For October 31 Kickoff

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / August 22, 2026

Following ratification at the league’s Annual General Meeting in Owerri, Nigeria’s second tier clubs now have a firm date to build their new season around. The 2026/27 Nigeria National League season will get underway on Saturday, October 31. The commencement date was ratified at the league’s Annual General Meeting, held in Owerri on Friday. Clubs

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Osimhen Bags Brace, Assist As Galatasaray Thrash Erzurum FK

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / August 22, 2026

A goal, an assist, another goal, then a second assist turned goal to complete the set — Victor Osimhen was involved in everything as Galatasaray ran riot against Erzurum FK. Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen scored twice and provided an assist as Galatasaray cruised to a 4-0 win over Erzurum FK in their Turkish Super

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Awoniyi Makes Coventry Debut As Arsenal Begin Title Defence With Win

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / August 22, 2026

Just days after completing his move from Nottingham Forest, Taiwo Awoniyi got his first taste of Premier League action for Coventry, in a defeat at the Emirates. Nigeria internationals Frank Onyeka and Taiwo Awoniyi both featured as newly promoted Coventry City suffered a 3-0 opening day defeat away at champions Arsenal, Complete Sports reports, citing

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Plateau United, Mighty Jets Make Winning Starts At NPFL Pre-Season Tourney

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / August 21, 2026

Narrow wins for Plateau United and Mighty Jets opened the NPFL’s pre-season invitational tournament in Jos, a competition built to sharpen Nigeria’s continental representatives. Plateau United and Mighty Jets both began their campaigns at the 2026 NPFL Invitational Pre-Season Tournament with wins. In the opening fixture, Plateau United beat last season’s NPFL runners-up Rivers United

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No Super Falcons In CAF’s WAFCON 2026 Best XI

By Kelechi / Women's Football / August 21, 2026

A disappointing campaign has followed the Super Falcons all the way to CAF’s post tournament honours, with no Nigerian player named among the best of WAFCON 2026. The Confederation of African Football has unveiled its Best XI for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, and for the first time in years, no Super Falcons

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Garba Brace Sends Katsina United Into Pre-Season Semis

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / August 21, 2026

Katsina United booked their spot in the semi finals of the pre-season Super Six tournament, while El-Kanemi Warriors continue to search for their first win. Katsina United secured a 2-0 win over El-Kanemi Warriors in Jos on Friday to open their 2026 Pre-Season Super Six campaign. Abdurrahman Garba scored both goals for Katsina United, opening

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Udi Backs Proposed 20-Team NNL Format, Targets Promotion

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / August 21, 2026

Duke Udi says a bigger, more competitive NNL would help unearth the kind of talent that built Nigerian football’s golden generations, as he pushes to finally get Sunshine Stars back into the top flight. Sunshine Stars Technical Adviser Duke Udi has voiced his support for a proposed 20-team format for both the Northern and Southern

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