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Victor Osimhen, Semi Ajayi and Arthur Okonkwo led the Super Eagles weekend performers, while Zadok Yohanna made his Premier League debut and six Nigerians endured difficult outings across Europe and England.

Kelechi Iheanacho is back in the conversation and Eric Chelle has a decision to make

There was a time this year when it was difficult to see where Kelechi Iheanacho’s next chapter would take him. After helping...

Kelechi Iheanacho scored and provided an assist on his Bursaspor debut as the Turkish second-tier club began their 2026/27 campaign with a 2-0 win over Bodrum.

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Debut delight: Iheanacho fires Bursaspor to winning start with goal and assist

Kelechi Iheanacho could hardly have asked for a better start to his new chapter in Turkey, scoring and providing an assist as...

Kelechi Iheanacho will work under a new manager at Celtic after Brendan Rodgers who reunited with the Nigerian resigned.

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Kelechi Iheanacho reveals why he snubbed Celtic for Bursaspor

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has finally explained the thinking behind his surprise move to Turkish side Bursaspor, insisting the club’s ambitious...

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Bursaspor chief sets record straight on Iheanacho’s salary package

Bursaspor president Enes Celik has revealed Kelechi Iheanacho’s actual salary after the Super Eagles striker completed his move to the Turkish club,...

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho is closing in on a new two-year contract with Celtic after rejecting interest from Turkey, Qatar, Brazil and MLS, with manager Martin O'Neill eager to complete the deal before pre-season.

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Why Celtic changed their mind over Kelechi Iheanacho’s future

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho is on the verge of extending his stay at Scottish champions Celtic after advanced negotiations over a...

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has confirmed the Scottish champions are in talks to re-sign Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho after his contract expired, with the club hoping to complete a deal before pre-season gathers pace.

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Celtic in talks to re-sign Iheanacho as O’Neill confirms transfer plans

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has confirmed the Scottish champions are in discussions to bring Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho back to the...

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Kelechi Iheanacho scores as Celtic beat Dunfermline to win Scottish Cup

Celtic completed a domestic double after defeating Dunfermline Athletic 3-1 in the Scottish Cup final at Hampden Park on Saturday. Former Super...

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Explained: Why Nwabali, Iheanacho, Aina and others missed Super Eagles call-up for Unity Cup and friendlies

The omission of Stanley Nwabali from Nigeria’s latest squad announcement has triggered fresh debate among Super Eagles supporters, with many questioning coach...

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‘God of Soccer was on our side’ – Iheanacho narrates Celtic’s dramatic title triumph

Kelechi Iheanacho says “God of Soccer was on our side” after helping Celtic complete a dramatic comeback victory over Heart of Midlothian...

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Iheanacho inspires Celtic to dramatic 56th Scottish title triumph over Hearts

Kelechi Iheanacho capped his remarkable late-season resurgence with another influential display as Celtic stormed back to defeat Hearts 3-1 in a dramatic...