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NPFL: 3SC, Oyo Pillar Of Sports Foundation To Honour Club Legends on Home Matchdays

By Kelechi / NPFL / August 1, 2026

Two former Oluyole Warriors players will be honoured at selected fixtures each season, each receiving a customised jersey, cash award, and appreciation gift once the new NPFL campaign begins. Shooting Stars Sports Club, popularly known as 3SC, will honour club legends

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Iheanacho Pens Emotional Farewell To Celtic After Bursaspor Switch

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / August 1, 2026

The Nigerian forward thanked Brendan Rodgers, Martin O’Neill, his teammates, and the Parkhead faithful after a title-winning debut season with the Scottish champions. Kelechi Iheanacho has said goodbye to Celtic in an emotional social media post, closing the book on his single season with the club

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WAFU B U-20 Championship: Chelle Applauds Flying Eagles’ Victory Over Togo

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / August 1, 2026

A stronger second half showing turned a difficult opening period into a comfortable win, with a semi-final spot and top of Group B already secured. Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has praised the Flying Eagles after their impressive 3-0 win over Togo in

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Eintracht Frankfurt Reach Agreement With Club Brugge For Onyedika

By Kelechi / Transfer News / August 1, 2026

Eintracht Frankfurt Reach Eintracht Frankfurt Reach Agreement With Club Brugge For Onyedika The Bundesliga club have won the race for the Super Eagles midfielder in a deal worth an initial €9 million, with a contract through 2031 to follow. Eintracht Frankfurt have reached an agreement with Belgian Pro League champions Club Brugge for the transfer

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NPFL: Clubs Without Functional Websites Risk Losing Licensing — Owumi Warns

By Kelechi / NPFL / August 1, 2026

The league’s chief operating officer says poor digital presence across all 20 clubs is costing the NPFL millions in sponsorship revenue, and wants dedicated, professionally staffed media departments at every club. NPFL chief operating officer Davidson Owumi has warned participating clubs they must build

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Game Against Nigeria Will Determine Our Fate — Zambia Star Kundananji

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / August 1, 2026

WAFCON 2026: Game Against Nigeria Will Determine Our Fate — Zambia Star Kundananji Zambia arrive full of confidence after a 6-0 opening win over Egypt, while Nigeria are already fighting to recover from a shock loss to debutants Malawi. Zambia forward Rachael Kundananji says Saturday’s Group C showdown with Nigeria’s Super Falcons will effectively decide

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Done Deal: Maja Completes Free Transfer to French Club Le Havre

By Kelechi / Transfer News / August 1, 2026

The striker returns to France, where he previously scored 25 goals in 85 league appearances for Bordeaux, and will wear the No. 9 shirt at the Stade Oceane. Josh Maja has completed his move to Ligue 1 club Le Havre on a free transfer,

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Sevilla Exclude Ejuke From Pre-Season Friendlies As Exit Looms

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / August 1, 2026

The winger continues training with Sevilla’s first team but has been left out of matches in a bid to speed up a departure, with just a year left on his contract. Super Eagles winger Chidera Ejuke has been left out of Sevilla’s pre-season friendlies as the

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NNL: Remo Stars Appoint Ajibolade as New Head Coach

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / July 30, 2026

The Beyond Limits Academy architect officially takes charge, tasked with steering Remo Stars back to the NPFL at the first attempt following relegation. Remo Stars have officially confirmed the appointment of Olumide Ajibolade as their new head coach, ending speculation over the club’s search for a

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Done Deal: Arokodare Joins Ajax on Loan

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / July 30, 2026

The Dutch giants will cover the striker’s full wage package for the season, with an €18 million option to make the move permanent next summer. Tolu Arokodare has completed a loan move to Dutch giants Ajax from Wolverhampton Wanderers, closing the book on a saga that had included

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