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Obasogie Suspended Over Match-Fixing Allegations

By Ubaso / National Team News / February 27, 2026

Tanzanian club Singida Black Stars have suspended Super Eagles goalkeeper Amas Obasogie for three months pending an investigation into alleged match-fixing, casting a dark shadow over the Benin City-born shot-stopper’s promising international career. Club Confirms Three-Month Ban Singida Black Stars announced the suspension on Friday, February 27, 2026, confirming that Amas Obasogie has been stood […]

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Arokodare Cleared for Villa After Racist Abuse

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / February 27, 2026

Wolves boss Rob Edwards confirms Tolu Arokodare is fit and mentally ready to play against Aston Villa on Friday night, just days after the Nigerian striker was bombarded with racist abuse on social media. Nigeria Striker Backed by Club After Horrific Weekend Tolu Arokodare will take to the Molineux pitch on Friday night, cleared and

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NFF on Okonkwo: Switch Done, But Cap Still Pending

By Ubaso / National Team News / February 27, 2026

/ NFF on Okonkwo: Switch Done, But Cap Still Pending FIFA approved Arthur Okonkwo’s switch to Nigeria back in December 2025, yet the NFF is still talking about “ongoing” paperwork. Here’s what’s actually happening, and why it matters ahead of the Amman tournament in March. There’s a bit of confusion around Arthur Okonkwo’s eligibility to

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Is Oshoala’s WAFCON 2026 Place at Risk?

By Ubaso / Women's Football / February 27, 2026

Super Falcons coach Justin Madugu left Africa’s most decorated women’s footballer out of his Cameroon friendly squad, insisting it’s purely tactical. Not everyone is convinced. Oshoala Left Out, Madugu Says Don’t Panic When Super Falcons coach Justin Madugu released his 25-player squad for Nigeria’s double-header friendly against Cameroon in Yaoundé, one name stood out by

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Aina Sets Up Hudson-Odoi as Forest Reach UEL Last 16

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / February 27, 2026

Super Eagles defender Ola Aina came off the bench and delivered the assist that sealed Forest’s comeback, as Nottingham Forest advanced 4-2 on aggregate past Fenerbahce into the UEFA Europa League last 16 on Thursday, February 27, 2026. Nottingham Forest made hard work of it, but they’re through. Ola Aina came off the bench

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McCarthy Reveals AFCON Cost Osimhen His £100m Manchester United Move

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / February 27, 2026

Former Manchester United first-team coach Benni McCarthy has confirmed that Victor Osimhen was at the top of the club’s striker wishlist in 2023, before AFCON obligations got him scratched off entirely. Victor Osimhen came within touching distance of a move to Manchester United in the summer of 2023. He was their number one target.

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Chelle Speaks on Marseille Rumours After Club Snub

By Ubaso / National Team News / February 26, 2026

The Super Eagles coach has broken his silence on the Marseille saga, but the bigger story is what triggered his pursuit of a Ligue 1 job in the first place and what it means for Nigeria’s World Cup hopes. Eric Chelle addressed the swirling rumours linking him to Olympique Marseille this week, but his

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Okobi Back in Super Falcons After Maternity Break: ‘It’s a Blessing’

By Ubaso / Women's Football / February 26, 2026

The Ottawa Rapid midfielder hasn’t worn the green and white since WAFCON 2022. Now she’s back, and she’s got something to say about the critics who doubted her return. Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene didn’t expect the noise. But when her name appeared in Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming friendlies against Cameroon, social media had opinions. Some

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Super Falcons Build WAFCON Camp in Yaoundé

By Ubaso / Women's Football / February 26, 2026

Nigeria’s women’s squad has grown to 15 players in Cameroon as coach Justine Madugu steps up preparations for two friendlies against the Indomitable Lionesses on February 28 and March 3. The Super Falcons are in Yaoundé, and they mean business. Nigeria’s women’s national team officially began on-field preparations for the defence of their WAFCON

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Alebiosu on Blackburn’s Loss: “It Wasn’t Our Night”

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / February 26, 2026

The Super Eagles right-back played the full 90 minutes as Rovers’ mini-revival under new boss Michael O’Neill came to an abrupt halt at Ewood Park, leaving them in 20th place with 38 points from 34 games. Ryan Alebiosu didn’t mince his words. After playing every single minute of Blackburn Rovers’ 1-2 home defeat to

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