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NNL: Bayelsa United Return to Training, Eye Immediate NPFL Promotion

By Kelechi / Nigerian Football News / July 21, 2026

The club’s board says this is a crucial season, with Governor Douye Diri’s administration fully behind a push to bounce straight back to the top flight. Bayelsa United have begun preparations for the 2026/27 Nigeria National League season, holding their first training session at the

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Olumide Ajibolade Set to Become Remo Stars Head Coach

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / July 20, 2026

The Beyond Limits Academy coach, who joined Remo Stars as an Under-17 coach back in 2019, is the leading candidate to rebuild a club that narrowly avoided relegation last season. Beyond Limits Academy coach Olumide Ajibolade is being lined up for the vacant head coach role

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FIFA Rankings: Super Eagles Stay 26th, Slip to Fourth in Africa

By Kelechi / National Team News / July 20, 2026

Nigeria’s global position held firm, but Egypt’s World Cup run pushed the Super Eagles down a place in the continental standings. Nigeria’s Super Eagles have maintained their 26th position in the latest FIFA Men’s World Ranking, released on Monday, though Eric Chelle’s side slipped

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WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Still Hungry for More Titles — Abiodun

By Kelechi / Women's Football / July 20, 2026

Nigeria are widely expected to top Group C, but Deborah Abiodun insists the defending champions won’t take Malawi, Zambia, or Egypt lightly. Deborah Abiodun says the Super Falcons’ hunger for silverware remains as strong as ever, despite the team’s unmatched dominance in African women’s

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Brentford, Rangers Battle for Super Eagles Defender

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / July 20, 2026

Rangers see the right back as a possible replacement for former captain James Tavernier, while Brentford view him as competition for Michael Kayode. Brentford have joined Rangers in the race for Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Alebiosu, with both clubs weighing up a move for the Super Eagles right

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Fenerbahce Sign Nigerian Midfielder

By Kelechi / Transfer News / July 20, 2026

Suliat Abideen joins the reigning Turkish champions from ABB Fomget on a deal until the end of the season, teaming up with fellow Nigerians Flourish Sebastine and Regina Otu. Fenerbahce have completed the signing of Nigerian midfielder Suliat Abideen, adding the 24 year old attacking player to their women’s squad on

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Comfort Erhabor Arrives at Super Falcons’ Pre-WAFCON Camp in Casablanca

By Kelechi / Women's Football / July 20, 2026

The 20 year old Portsmouth goalkeeper has earned her first invitation to a major tournament with Nigeria’s senior women’s team, joining fellow Europe-born players Toni Payne and Rinsola Babajide in camp. Comfort Erhabor has reported to the Super Falcons’ training camp in Casablanca, Morocco, as

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Turkish Club Plot Move for Awaziem

By Kelechi / Transfer News / July 20, 2026

Konyaspor are eager to bring the experienced centre-back back to Turkey, a country where he has already enjoyed two separate loan spells. Turkish Super Lig side Konyaspor have opened talks with Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem over a potential summer move, according to Turkish outlet Spor Depor. Awaziem is

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Fernandez Plays Down Rangers Exit Talk

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / July 19, 2026

The Nigerian centre back says his focus remains entirely on Ibrox, even as Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen continue to be linked with a move. Emmanuel Fernandez has said he is not considering a move away from Scottish Premiership giants Rangers, despite continued transfer speculation surrounding the Nigerian defender.

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Besiktas Turn Down Saudi Bid for Ndidi

By Kelechi / Nigerian Football News / July 19, 2026

The Turkish club are holding out for closer to €10 million for their vice-captain, whose leadership and two years of remaining contract give them a strong negotiating hand. Turkish Super Lig side Besiktas have turned down a €7 million offer from Saudi Arabian club Al Diriyah for Super

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