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Elumelu: NFF World Cup Appeal Won’t Be Heard

By Ubaso / National Team News / April 14, 2026

Austel Elumelu, a former member of the NFF Technical Committee and a legal practitioner, has publicly dismissed the federation’s reported intention to appeal against DR Congo to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, saying the case will not proceed and that Nigeria’s World Cup fate was decided where it always should have been decided. The […]

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Osondu Signs First Pro Deal With Hungary’s Kisvarda FC

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 14, 2026

Ifeanyi Osondu has taken his first step into professional football, signing with Hungarian top-flight club Kisvarda FC after coming through Klassisch Football Academy in Lagos State, with the deal brokered by UK-based FIFA-licensed agent Philip Mba. Every Nigerian player currently appearing in Europe’s top leagues began somewhere. For most, it was a domestic academy, a

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Yusuf Earns MLS Team of Week Nod for Revolution Winner

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 14, 2026

Alhassan Yusuf has been named in the MLS Team of the Week after his winning goal gave New England Revolution a 1-0 victory over DC United at Gillette Stadium, the 25-year-old’s second league goal of the 2026 MLS season. Alhassan Yusuf is making his case in MLS this season, and the league’s weekly recognition panel

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Okafor Scores Twice at Old Trafford as Leeds Stun Man Utd

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 14, 2026

Noah Okafor, born in Switzerland to a Nigerian father, scored twice at Old Trafford as Leeds United won 2-1 to boost their Premier League survival bid, then posted a cheeky message to his mother celebrating the moment on social media. There is something fitting about scoring a brace at Old Trafford and celebrating with your

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Oliseh: Olise is Not My Son, But He Should Wear Green

By Ubaso / National Team News / April 13, 2026

Sunday Oliseh has firmly denied social media speculation that he is Michael Olise’s father, but in the same breath made clear his frustration that one of the most gifted players of his generation chose to represent France rather than the Super Eagles. The rumours had been circulating for a while, and on this occasion Sunday

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Buruk Blames Osimhen Absence After Galatasaray Title Blow

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 13, 2026

Galatasaray dropped crucial Super Lig title points in a 1-1 home draw with Kocaelispor on Sunday, with coach Okan Buruk publicly attributing the failure to clinch all three points to Victor Osimhen’s absence through a forearm injury. Okan Buruk did not look for excuses after the final

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Arumala Seizes NPFL Golden Boot Lead With 12th Goal

By Ubaso / NPFL / April 13, 2026

Joseph Arumala moved a goal clear at the top of the NPFL scoring charts with his 12th of the season in Ikorodu City’s dominant 3-0 Matchday 34 victory over Kano Pillars in Lagos, opening up a one-goal lead on joint chasers Godwin Obaje and Chukwuemeka Obioma. With four other players on 10 goals sitting just

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Okoli Out for Season as Leicester Fight Relegation

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 13, 2026

Nigeria-eligible centre-back Caleb Okoli will play no further part in Leicester City’s Championship season after a hamstring injury sustained in training, leaving manager Gary Rowett short of defenders at the worst possible moment in the relegation fight. Caleb Okoli has been one of Leicester City’s most consistent

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Malawi Name Squad for Falconets U20 World Cup Qualifier

By Ubaso / Women's Football / April 13, 2026

Malawi head coach Maggie Chombo has confirmed a 26-player squad ahead of a two-legged 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against Nigeria’s Falconets, with the first leg set for Abuja on May 2 and the return leg in Blantyre a week later. Malawi have made their squad selection for the most significant fixture

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Bremen Legend Ailton Writes Off Boniface Over Weight

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 13, 2026

Brazilian former Werder Bremen champion Ailton has gone public with blunt criticism of Victor Boniface’s physical condition, saying he has no expectation the Super Eagles striker will score for the club this season, while coach Daniel Thioune takes a more understanding approach. Two very different readings of Victor Boniface’s situation at Werder Bremen emerged this

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