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Fernandez Picks Nigeria Over England for Super Eagles

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / February 28, 2026

Rangers centre-back Emmanuel Fernandez has turned his back on England to commit his international future to Nigeria, with the 24-year-old in line for a Super Eagles call-up as early as next month’s friendlies against Iraq and Jordan. Nigeria Land a Rangers Defender Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has pulled off a quiet but significant recruitment […]

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Gaye: Nigeria Must Stay Calm on FIFA DR Congo Ruling

By Ubaso / National Team News / February 28, 2026

African football analyst Mamadou Gaye says Nigerians should expect FIFA to rule late on the Super Eagles’ eligibility protest against DR Congo, pointing to the Bafana Bafana precedent as proof that last-minute decisions are standard practice at FIFA. The Wait Continues It has been more than two months since the Nigeria Football Federation filed its

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Obasogie Denies Match-Fixing: My Errors, Not Manipulation

By Ubaso / Law & Ethics / February 28, 2026

Super Eagles goalkeeper Amas Obasogie has broken his silence after Tanzanian club Singida Black Stars suspended him over match-fixing allegations, saying the goals he conceded were footballing errors, not deliberate manipulation. Obasogie Fights Back Amas Obasogie isn’t taking the allegations lying down. The 26-year-old Super Eagles goalkeeper issued

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NWFL Opens Mid-Season Transfer Window

By Ubaso / Women's Football / February 28, 2026

The Nigeria Women’s Football League has thrown open its mid-season transfer window, giving clubs a narrow but crucial eight-day window to reshape their squads before the second round begins on March 11. Clubs Have Until March 4 to Strengthen Their Squads The Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) officially opened its mid-season transfer window on Wednesday,

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Chukwueze Back in Contention for Fulham vs Spurs

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / February 28, 2026

Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze is back in Fulham’s plans after recovering from a calf injury, with coach Marco Silva indicating the Nigerian could feature against Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage on Sunday, March 1. Samuel Chukwueze sat out last Sunday’s 3-1 victory over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light with a calf problem, but

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Nwaiwu Brace Fires Trabzonspor Past Karagumruk

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / February 28, 2026

Chibuike Nwaiwu scored twice in the first five minutes of the second half to sink Fatih Karagumruk, with Paul Onuachu adding a goal and an assist in a commanding Nigerian display for Trabzonspor. Trabzonspor’s Nigerian contingent put on a show on Thursday night. Chibuike Nwaiwu bagged a second-half brace

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Odey Signs for Hungarian Club Debreceni VSC

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / February 28, 2026

Stephen Odey has found a new home. The 28-year-old Nigerian striker has completed a free transfer to Debreceni VSC, Hungary’s most decorated club, ending nearly two months without a team since leaving Randers FC. Nigerian striker Stephen Odey is back in business. Debreceni VSC officially confirmed the signing of the Lagos-born forward on 27 February

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Moffi Breaks Duck for Porto in 3-1 Win Over Arouca

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / February 28, 2026

The Super Eagles forward came off the bench to net a late finish at Estádio do Dragão, opening his account for FC Porto and handing coach Francesco Farioli a selection headache ahead of a crucial European run-in. Terem Moffi has been patient. Since joining FC Porto on loan from OGC Nice on 30 January 2026,

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Super Falcons Camp Hits 24 Ahead of Cameroon Ties

By Ubaso / National Team News / February 27, 2026

Twenty-four Super Falcons players are now assembled in Yaoundé for back-to-back friendlies against Cameroon, with defending champions Nigeria using the double-header as their final dress rehearsal before WAFCON 2026. Camp Builds Ahead of Saturday’s First Clash The Super Falcons’ preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations took a significant step forward on Thursday

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Adams: Ndidi Was Amazing Captain at AFCON 2025

By Ubaso / National Team News / February 27, 2026

Super Eagles striker Akor Adams has spoken warmly about Wilfred Ndidi’s leadership at AFCON 2025, calling the Besiktas midfielder’s captaincy “amazing” both on and off the pitch as Nigeria came home from Morocco with bronze. Adams Gives Ndidi His Flowers Akor Adams knows what it takes to perform under pressure. The Sevilla striker scored twice

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