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Ajayi and Maja Battle Aribo for Promotion Playoff Final Spot

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / May 17, 2024

Nigerian players Semi Ajayi, Josh Maja, and Joe Aribo are set to face off when West Bromwich Albion and Southampton clash in the second leg of their Sky Bet Championship semi final tie on Friday night. The match will take place at Southampton’s St Mary’s Stadium. The first leg ended in a 0-0 draw at […]

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Nigerian Descended Players Excluded from Netherlands Euro 2024 Squad

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / May 17, 2024

Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman has announced his provisional squad for the 2024 European Championship, with no players of Nigerian descent cutting. Notably, Bayern Munich academy product Joshua Zirkzee, who was scouted by former Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr, was omitted. Additionally, Kingsley Ehizibue, a 2020 Super Eagles invitee, and Everton’s Lagos born winger Arnaut Danjuma were

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FEFCAN Female Pre season Championship Kicks Off

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / May 17, 2024

The highly anticipated FEFCAN Women’s Pre season Football Championship is set to begin this Sunday at the Unizee Sports Complex in Ikorodu, Lagos State, and will run until the 26th. The competition features teams such as Ablaze Amazons, Dynamic Queens, Dannaz Ladies, Papa Soccer Angels, and Unification Ladies. The event aims to keep the teams

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Getafe Eyes Loan Move for Umar Sadiq

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / May 17, 2024

La Liga club Getafe is preparing a loan move for Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq for the upcoming 2024/25 season. Sadiq, who has struggled to secure a spot in Real Sociedad’s first team since returning from an injury that sidelined him for much of last season, has scored three goals in 26 league appearances this season.

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Golden Eaglets Captain Simon Cletus Shines as Man of the Match

By Kelechi / Youth Development / May 17, 2024

Golden Eaglets skipper Simon Cletus was named the official Man of the Match in the goalless draw against Burkina Faso. The Mavlon FC midfielder impressed with his creativity and composed performance in midfield. As an SS1 student, Cletus created a significant opportunity for his team at the 26 minute mark, which was not converted, and

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Chidera Ejuke Among Top Earners at Antwerp

By Kelechi / Player Profiles / May 17, 2024

Super Eagles winger Chidera Ejuke is reported to be one of the highest earners at Belgian club Antwerp. The 25 year old, currently on loan from Russian club CSKA Moscow, earns approximately 1.6 million euros per year. Ejuke will become a free agent at the end of this season when his contract with CSKA Moscow

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Young Striker Semenya Declines Overseas Offers

By Kelechi / Women's Football / May 16, 2024

Nigeria U20 striker Janet Semenya hailed as the ‘New Asisat Oshoala, has turned down multiple offers from foreign clubs. Training under the guidance of legendary player Asisat Oshoala, Semenya has opted to focus on her development and participation in this year’s FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia, which begins on August 31. Polish club

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Stormers FC Set to Make a Comeback to NNL

By Kelechi / News / May 16, 2024

Chief Bukola Olopade, Chairman and proprietor of Stormers Sports Club of Abeokuta, has vowed that with proper restructuring, planning, and complete dedication from the players and coaches, the relegated club will soon return to the Nigeria National League NNL. Following a disappointing 2023/2024 season, where Stormers SC amassed only 24 points in 22 matches in

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Moffi’s Early Exit in Nice’s Defeat to PSG

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / May 16, 2024

Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi featured in Nice’s 2-1 loss to Paris Saint Germain in their latest Ligue 1 encounter. This match marked Moffi’s 29th appearance for Nice, where he has scored 11 goals and provided two assists this season. Moffi was substituted in the 68th minute for Guessand. Bradley Barcola opened the scoring for

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Abia Warriors Determined to Defeat Rivers United

By Kelechi / NPFL / May 16, 2024

Abia Warriors are focused on securing all three points in their upcoming match against Rivers United. This victory is crucial as it would move them five points clear of the relegation zone. Currently, the Abia Warriors are in 14th position on the table with 41 points. Captain Augustine Njoku has emphasized that victory is non

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