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Ian Wright Names Jay-Jay Okocha Most Underrated in PL History

By Ubaso / History / May 2, 2026

Someone asked Ian Wright to name the most underrated player in Premier League history. He did not hesitate. Two words. “Jay-Jay Okocha.” Speaking on The Overlap, the Arsenal legend added three more words that said everything. “Jay-Jay Okocha. He should have got much more love. Bolton!” The exclamation point on “Bolton!” is the whole argument […]

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Petit: Osimhen Can End Chelsea’s No.9 Curse Like Drogba

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / May 2, 2026

Didier Drogba left Chelsea in 2012. They have tried everyone since. Emmanuel Petit, who played for both Chelsea and Arsenal, has now said publicly that Victor Osimhen is the player who finally ends the wait. Speaking on Andy’s Bet Club, Petit was direct about what the problem is and who solves it. “Since Drogba, I

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Boniface May Miss Augsburg Squad in Blow to Comeback

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / May 2, 2026

Last week, Victor Boniface made it back into the Werder Bremen matchday squad for the first time since December. This week, his manager has suggested he might not even make the squad again. The comeback is more complicated than it looks. Daniel Thioune’s pre-match press conference ahead of today’s crucial survival clash against FC Augsburg

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Ehizibue Scores, Okoye Plays as Udinese Draw 3-3 at Lazio

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / May 2, 2026

Udinese led 3-2 at the Stadio Olimpico in the 90th minute. Kingsley Ehizibue had scored the opening goal. Maduka Okoye was in goal. Then Daniel Maldini happened, and a famous away win became a point with mixed emotions. The Serie A Round 34 clash between Lazio and Udinese was one of the most dramatic matches

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Akpom’s £7m Future Hinges on Ipswich’s Final Day vs QPR

By Ubaso / Transfer News / May 2, 2026

Chuba Akpom’s entire future depends on 90 minutes at Loftus Road today. Win, and Ipswich Town are promoted, a £7 million clause triggers automatically, and the Nigerian-eligible striker returns to the Premier League. Drop points, and everything changes. It is not often that the English Championship final day carries this kind of subplot. Ipswich Town

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Odemwingie: Missing the World Cup Hurts Nigerian Pride

By Ubaso / National Team News / May 2, 2026

Peter Odemwingie played 64 times for Nigeria, appeared at two World Cups, and scored goals that meant everything to millions of people. When he talks about what it means to miss the tournament, you listen differently than you do when a pundit says it. In an interview with Brila FM, Odemwingie let the hurt out

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Ozoh Awaits FA Letter to Unlock Super Eagles Future

By Ubaso / National Team News / May 2, 2026

David Ozoh has committed to Nigeria. He is eligible for Nigeria. Eric Chelle wants him. The only thing standing between him and a Super Eagles debut is a letter from the English Football Association. The 20-year-old Crystal Palace midfielder, currently on loan at Derby County, made five appearances for England at under-18 level. All five

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How Dele Alli’s Advice Helped Shape Lookman’s Career

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / May 1, 2026

Ademola Lookman scored a hat-trick in a European final, won the CAF Player of the Year, and is now in a Champions League semi-final with Atletico Madrid. None of it might have happened the same way without a lunch in Chigwell in 2016 and a conversation with Dele Alli. The story comes from Karl Robinson,

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Osimhen Says He’s Found a Home as Barcelona and Arsenal Circle

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / May 1, 2026

Barcelona want him. Arsenal want him. Real Madrid want him. Victor Osimhen has heard all of it. His response is three words that will frustrate every club trying to sign him this summer: “I’ve found a home.” In a candid interview, the Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker made his position on his future unmistakably clear.

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Aina Shines Then Limps Off as Forest Beat Villa 1-0 in UEL

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / May 1, 2026

Nottingham Forest beat Aston Villa 1-0 in the Europa League semi-final first leg at the City Ground on Thursday night. Ola Aina was their best player for 75 minutes. Then a Lucas Digne challenge ended his evening early, and now Forest and Nigeria are holding their breath. Chris Wood’s penalty in the 71st minute separated

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