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Akpabio Tells Wike to Foster New G5 for APC’s 2027 Victory; Super Eagles Qualify for 2023 AFCON with Thrilling Victory over Sierra Leone | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Super Eagles Qualify for 2023 AFCON with Thrilling Victory over Sierra Leone Akpabio Tells Wike to Foster New G5 for APC's 2027 Victory NDLEA Arrests Qatar-Based Drug Kingpins Linked to…
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#YNaija2021Review: Burna Boy’s Grammy, Wizkid’s Essence, fintech unicorns… 10 Moments that Made Us Proud this Year
Being Nigerian is hard enough. But these breakthroughs felt like collective wins and made it a little bit easier to believe in project Nigeria. Burna Boy gets his Grammy Second…
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#YNaijaPowerList2021: Davido, Ola Brown, Tacha, Dare Adekoya, Tunde Ednut listed among most powerful young Nigerians
In a world as fast paced as the one we currently live in, ingenuity, hard work and talent are indispensable currencies that can keep anyone in pace with how quickly…
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#YNaijaSportsExtra: Nigeria’s ‘global dominance’ in sports continues, as athletes of Nigerian origin make the NBA draft
It is becoming increasingly glaring that Nigerians are a very dominant people when it comes to the world of sports. One need not look too deep to see our footprint…
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#WorldCup2018: How far can they fly? | Everything you need to know about the Super Eagles 23-man squad
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr released the final 23-man list that will head on the plane to Russia as Nigeria's representative at the World Cup from June 14. Rohr did…
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Anthony Joshua (of course he’s Nigerian), Seni Saraki, Lucy Ejike… see the #YNaijaPowerList2017 for Sports
by Wilfred Okiche For the sixth consecutive year, YNaija brings you its annual ranking of the most powerful young persons under the age of 40 who are getting things done…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Kelechi Iheanacho, Justin Gaitlin and the tributes pour in for Usain Bolt
Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…
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Iheanacho signs 5-year contract with Leicester City
Leicester City Football Club has completed the signing of striker Kelechi Iheanacho from Manchester City for an undisclosed fee. The 20-year-old Nigeria international has signed a 5-year contract, becoming the…
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Iheanacho close to £25m Leicester move
Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho is close to making a £25m move to Leicester City. Iheanacho is reportedly committed to making the switch to the former champions. Iheanacho has scored…
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Man City to insert buy-back clause in Iheanacho’s contract
Manchester City are reportedly looking to insert a buy-back clause into Kelechi Iheanacho's contract as he prepares to sign for West Ham this summer. Daily Post reports that the Hammers…
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Iheanacho leaves Eagles camp to seal West Ham transfer
Manchester City forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, has left the Super Eagles' training camp in Paris to England. Iheanacho, 21 has been the subject of a £24 million bid from London club, West…
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New Establishment: Mr. Eazi, Ire Aderinokun, Arese Ugwu, and more… Meet the class of 2017
Every year YNaija.com scouts the breadth of the country to uncover the freshest and youngest Nigerians who continue to inspire in spite of the odds that appear to be stacked…
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Iheanacho, Iwobi, Falcons shine at #GloCAFAwards2016
Nigeria and Manchester City forward, Kelechi Iheanacho has won the Most Promising Talent award at the 2016 GLO CAF Awards holding in Abuja. Iheanacho has been influential for both club…
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Oshoala, Iheanacho make CAF awards nomination lists
Super Falcons and Arsenal forward, Asisat Oshola has been nominated for the African Women’s Player of the Year award. Oshoala was nominated alongside South African Janine Van Wyk, Ghanaian Elizabeth…
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Mikel, Iheanacho, Musa shortlisted for 2016 Glo CAF Awards
The trio of Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi, Kelechi Iheanacho and Ahmed Musa have been shortlisted for the 2016 African player of the year. Other top players to make the…
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Champions League Roundup: Iheanacho scores in City’s 4-0 win | Ronaldo scores stunning freekick | Leceister win 3-0 in their first ever UCL game
Nigeria's Kelechi Iheanacho scored in Manchester City's 4-0 whitewash of German side Borrusia Moenchengladbach. Iheanacho slotted in City's fourth goal in the 90th minute of the game after coming off…
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Iheanacho strike gives Rohr first victory with Super Eagles
A sublime strike by Kelechi Iheanacho helped Gernot Rohr secure a victory in his first game as Super Eagles manager at the Nest of Champions stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state. The…
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Man City: Iheanacho named in Guardiola’s Champions League squad
Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho has been named in Pep Guardiola's squad for the group stage of the 2016/17 UEFA Champions League. Iheanacho is one of three attackers named by Guardiola.…
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Kelechi Iheanacho signs new 2-year-deal with Manchester City
Nigerian striker, Kelechi Iheanacho has signed a new two-year contract extension with Manchester City. The 19-year-old, who scored 14 times in all competitions last season, is one of the game’s…
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Kelechi Iheanacho, Ahmed Musa, Uneku Atawodi… See the #YNaijaPowerList for Sports
The annual #YNaijaPowerList enters its fifth year and we bring you the most influential young Nigerians in sports, under 40 who are doing it for themselves, and for the nation.…
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Kelechi is ripe || Babayaro urges Keshi to cap Man City prodigy
by Olorunwa Lawal Former Nigerian International, Celestine Babayaro, on Thursday in Abuja, called for the inclusion of Kelechi Iheanacho in the Super Eagles team. The former Super Eagles’ defender said…
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Yaya Toure has good things to say about Kelechi Iheanacho (READ)
by 'Ifreke Inyang Reigning African Footballer of the Year and Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, has tipped Nigerian youngster Kelechi Iheanacho, to go on and achieve greatness with the Premier…
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Kelechi Iheanacho scores for Manchester City, but may not feature in the Premiere league [Details]
by Olorunwa Lawal Golden Eaglets star, Kelechi Iheanacho, scored in an impressive appearance for Manchester City against Sporting Kansas City. The young midfielder, who won FIFA's Golden ball at last…
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Golden Eaglets player, Kelechi Iheanacho declared missing, father laments
The father of Kelechi Iheanacho has raised alarm over the whereabouts of his son, saying he has been taken away by agents without his consent. Iheanacho, 17, was the top…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy