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CAF Appoints Nigeria’s Yemisi Akintoye as Referee for WAFCON 2026

By Kelechi / Women's Football / July 12, 2026

The Nigerian FIFA official earned her place on the tournament’s officiating team after clearing CAF’s mandatory medical, fitness, and technical assessments. Nigerian FIFA referee Yemisi Akintoye has been named by the Confederation of African Football as one of the match officials for the 2026 Women’s

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Uganda’s Nabadda Named Referee for Benin vs Flamingos Decider

By Kelechi / Women's Football / July 11, 2026

CAF has confirmed the officiating team for Saturday’s decisive World Cup qualifying second leg in Lome, with Nigeria holding a slender lead from the first leg. The Confederation of African Football has appointed Ugandan official Shamirah Nabadda as centre referee for Saturday’s decisive second leg between

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Official: Super Falcons Unveil 25 Player Squad for WAFCON 2026 Title Defence

By Kelechi / National Team News / July 11, 2026

Official: Super Falcons Unveil 25-Player Squad for WAFCON 2026 Title Defence Head coach Justine Madugu has named a squad blending experience and youth as Nigeria targets a record extending 11th continental title in Morocco. Nigeria’s Super Falcons have confirmed the 25 players who will represent the country at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations,

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Done Deal: Akanji Joins Lillestrom on Permanent Transfer

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / July 11, 2026

The Nigerian forward completes a move that was set in motion by an impressive trial performance as a 16 year old, with the Norwegian club securing an option to sign him once he came of age. Nigerian forward Seun Akanji has completed a permanent move to Norwegian

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Fenerbahce Gain Ground in Osayi-Samuel Pursuit

By Kelechi / Transfer News / July 11, 2026

The Super Eagles right back is reportedly eager for a reunion with his former club, just a year after leaving Istanbul for Birmingham City. Bright Osayi-Samuel could be heading back to Fenerbahce, with reports in Turkey suggesting the Super Eagles defender is keen on a return to the club

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Nigerian Youngster Otomewo Set to Join French Club Stade Reims

By Kelechi / Transfer News / July 11, 2026

The 19 year old midfielder’s move from Hapoel Jerusalem will become the biggest transfer in the Israeli club’s history, less than a year after he was discovered at a talent tournament in Nigeria. John Otomewo is on the verge of a move to French football,

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Injured Plumptre Sends Message of Support as Madugu Names WAFCON Squad

By Kelechi / Injuries / July 11, 2026

The defender will miss Nigeria’s title defence through injury, but urged fans to rally behind the Super Falcons as head coach Justine Madugu confirmed his 25 player squad for Morocco. Ashleigh Plumptre has confirmed she will miss the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations

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Enugu Rangers Deny Moses Simon’s Discrimination Claim

By Kelechi / Society / July 11, 2026

The NPFL champions issued a formal statement pushing back on the Super Eagles winger’s claim that he was overlooked for a contract because he is not Igbo. Simon’s account Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has said he was not offered a professional contract by Enugu Rangers after a

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Fredrick Delighted With New Brentford Deal, Eyes Premier League Debut

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / July 11, 2026

The 21 year old has been promoted to Brentford’s first team squad on a new four-year contract, with a Premier League debut now firmly in his sights. Benjamin Fredrick says he is proud and delighted after putting pen to paper on a new long-term contract

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Heartland Queens Chase History Against Nasarawa Amazons in Federation Cup Final

By Kelechi / Women's Football / July 11, 2026

The Owerri side are one win away from a maiden national title, but stand in the way of one of Nigerian women’s football’s most decorated clubs at the Stephen Keshi Stadium. Heartland Queens will chase a piece of club history on Saturday when they

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