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Samuel Kalu Is Reborn at Botev Plovdiv in Bulgaria

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 7, 2026

After years of frustration at Watford and Bordeaux, Samuel Kalu has found a new home at Botev Plovdiv in the Bulgarian Parva Liga, where he is playing the best football of his post-Super Eagles career. There is a version of Samuel Kalu that Nigerian football fans remember clearly: the rapid, unpredictable winger who terrorised defenders […]

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Why Nnadi Will Leave Marseille After Just One Season

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 7, 2026

Tochukwu Nnadi’s stint at Olympique de Marseille is all but over, with new coach Habib Beye making it clear the Super Eagles midfielder has no role in his plans for next season. Tochukwu Nnadi signed for Olympique de Marseille in February 2026 for around €6 million from SV Zulte Waregem, but the move is collapsing

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Jay-Jay Okocha Ranks 3rd Among World’s Most Skilful Players

By Ubaso / History / April 7, 2026

A new ranking by GiveMeSport places Austin Jay-Jay Okocha third among the most skilful footballers in history, ahead of Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona, and Cristiano Ronaldo. Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has been ranked the third most skilful footballer in history by GiveMeSport, in a list that bypasses trophies and titles in favour of pure flair, dribbling

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NFF Technical Shakeup: Eguavoen Era Ending

By Ubaso / Governance / April 7, 2026

The contracts of the NFF technical department’s senior officials, including Technical Director Augustine Eguavoen, are set to expire in September, triggering a significant leadership transition at the federation. Major changes are coming to the Nigeria Football Federation. The contracts of the chieftains of the NFF technical department will come to an end in September, with

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Galatasaray Crumble Without Osimhen

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 7, 2026

One defeat and a four-point lead trimmed to one: Galatasaray’s limp 2-1 loss to Trabzonspor without Victor Osimhen has turned a comfortable title run-in into a genuine three-way dogfight. Galatasaray suffered a damaging 2-1 Süper Lig defeat to Trabzonspor on Saturday, April 4, and the post-match inquest led straight back to one man: Victor Osimhen.

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FIFA Clears Okonkwo for Super Eagles Duty

By Ubaso / National Team News / April 7, 2026

The paperwork is done and the green jersey awaits — FIFA has officially confirmed Arthur Okonkwo’s switch from England to Nigeria, handing Eric Chelle a new and serious option between the posts. FIFA formally confirmed Arthur Okonkwo‘s international allegiance switch from England to Nigeria in January 2026, clearing the Wrexham goalkeeper to represent the Super

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Obaje: Rangers Title Means More Than Boot

By Ubaso / NPFL / April 6, 2026

With five games left and Rangers locked level on points with Rivers United at the top of the NPFL table, Godwin Obaje has made his priorities plain: the club’s ninth league title comes before any personal golden boot glory. Rangers International striker Godwin Obaje is currently tied with Ikorodu City’s Joseph Arumala at the top

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Heartland Blast NNL Over Fixture Snub

By Ubaso / NPFL / April 6, 2026

Heartland FC’s dream of returning to the NPFL is over after a goalless draw with Edel FC in Awka, with the Naze Millionaires claiming the NNL denied them fair scheduling while granting their opponent’s opponents a rest day advantage. The Nigeria National League found itself in the middle of a storm on Saturday after Heartland

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Okoye Silences Como as Fabregas Fumes

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 6, 2026

Maduka Okoye stood tall between the sticks at Stadio Friuli, frustrating Cesc Fabregas and his high-flying Como side with a four-save masterclass in a 0-0 Serie A stalemate on Monday night. Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper put in one of his finest performances of the season as Udinese shut out Como in a tense and tactically disciplined

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Kekere Azeez: Lagos Boy Making Waves in Portugal

By Ubaso / Youth Development / April 6, 2026

At just eight years old, Samson “Kekere” Azeez has traded the dusty pitches of Lagos for international competition in Portugal, carried there by talent and the timely intervention of The Future Academy. In the crowded neighbourhoods of Lagos, where football happens on any available patch of ground, Samson Azeez was just another barefoot kid chasing

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