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NWFL Championship Pelican Stars Edge Imo Striker Queens 2-1

By Kelechi / Women's Football / September 1, 2024

In a thrilling NWFL Championship match on September 1, 2024, Pelican Stars managed to hold off a late rally from Imo Striker Queens to secure a 2-1 victory. The encounter at UJ Esuene Stadium in Calabar was marked by early dominance from the Pelican Stars, who set the tone with two quick goals. Joy Okoronkwo

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Ighalo Rallies Support for ‘Pained’ Osimhen

By Kelechi / Interviews / September 1, 2024

Nigerian footballer Odion Ighalo has called on fellow Nigerians to stand by Victor Osimhen during a challenging period in the young striker’s career. Ighalo expressed his dismay at some of the harsh comments directed at Osimhen, who has faced criticism from his compatriots. No human being is perfect, and we have all made mistakes in

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Crystal Palace Ozoh Scores First Senior Goal for Loan Club Derby County

By Kelechi / Transfer News / September 1, 2024

David Ozoh, a Nigerian midfielder currently on loan at Derby County from Crystal Palace, scored his first senior goal as Derby County defeated Bristol City 3-0 in their EFL Championship match on Saturday. This milestone comes 588 days after Ozoh made history as the youngest player to ever feature for Crystal Palace in the Premier

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NFF Launches Communication Gadgets for NPFL Referees at Azikiwe Stadium

By Kelechi / Technology / September 1, 2024

The Nigeria Football Federation NFF, led by Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, has officially introduced communication gadgets for referees in the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL. This development was revealed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu during the match between Rangers International and Elkanemi Warriors. This initiative fulfils Gusau’s promise made during the pre-season seminar for

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Eguavoen to Lead Super Eagles as German Tax Laws Derail Labbadia Deal

By Kelechi / National Team News / September 1, 2024

Stringent German tax regulations have derailed the agreement between the Nigeria Football Federation NFF and Coach Bruno Labbadia, which would have seen Labbadia take charge as the head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles. The NFF, after reaching an agreement in principle with Labbadia, was unable to finalize the deal due to the tax obligations imposed

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Former Flying Eagles Ahmed Abdullahi Signs 4 Year Deal with Sunderland

By Kelechi / Merch & Branding / August 31, 2024

Championship club Sunderland has completed the signing of former Nigeria U20 international Ahmed Abdullahi from KAA Gent on a four year deal. The transfer was finalized just before the close of the summer transfer window. The 20 year old striker, who scored 21 goals in 28 appearances for KAA Gent’s 1ste Nationale side last season,

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Gift Orban’s Leads Lyon to Thrilling 4-3 Comeback Win Over Strasbourg

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / August 31, 2024

Super Eagles striker Gift Orban delivered a match winning performance for Lyon, scoring twice to help his team secure a dramatic 4-3 victory over Strasbourg at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais. The game saw Lyon fall behind early, with Strasbourg taking the lead in the third minute through Sebastian Nanasi. Corentin Tolisso equalized for Lyon in

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Ibrahim Hafiz Umar Seals Move to Stade de Reims After Chelsea Opts Out

By Kelechi / Transfer News / August 31, 2024

Nigerian striker Ibrahim Hafiz Umar has completed a transfer to French Ligue 1 side Stade de Reims after Chelsea decided not to sign him. Despite undergoing trials with Chelsea earlier this year, the club ultimately deemed him unsuitable for their recruitment strategy. Umar, who previously impressed during a trial with Norwegian club Bodo/Glimt and won

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Bendel Insurance Prepares for 2024/2025 Season with Intense Training

By Kelechi / NPFL / August 31, 2024

As the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League season approaches, Bendel Insurance Football Club has intensified its preparations by heading to Ikenne, Ogun State, for a crucial preseason friendly against Beyond Limits FC. This match, scheduled to take place at the Remo Stars Stadium, is part of the final phase of their preparations, following their commendable

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Frank Onyeka Joins German Bundesliga from Premier League

By Kelechi / Merch & Branding / August 31, 2024

Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka has made a move from Premier League side Brentford to join FC Augsburg in the German Bundesliga on a season long loan. The transfer was announced by Brentford on Transfer Deadline Day. Onyeka has struggled to secure regular playing time at Brentford, and the loan move to Germany is expected

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