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NFF, Stakeholders Clash Over N300m DR Congo Bill

By Ubaso / Governance / April 9, 2026

A sharp public dispute has broken out between Nigerian football stakeholders and the NFF over claims the federation spent more than N300 million on a FIFA petition against DR Congo that was ultimately dismissed, with NFF president Ibrahim Gusau pushing back on the figure. The fallout from Nigeria’s failed bid to reach the 2026 FIFA

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Ajibade Slams NFF as WAFCON Prep Falters Again

By Ubaso / Women's Football / April 9, 2026

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has publicly criticised the NFF’s approach to WAFCON preparations, warning that Nigeria cannot keep winning on talent alone while the federation continues to fall short on organisation. Nigeria’s WAFCON 2026 preparations are under scrutiny again, and this time it’s the Super Falcons captain herself making noise. Rasheedat Ajibade has blasted

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Gusau Backs Eagles to Retain London Unity Cup

By Ubaso / National Team News / April 9, 2026

NFF president Ibrahim Gusau has backed the Super Eagles to defend their Unity Cup title at Charlton Athletic’s The Valley this May, with Nigeria set to face Zimbabwe, Jamaica and India in the South London tournament. Nigeria are heading back to London as defending champions. The Nigeria Football Federation confirmed this week that the Super

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Cape Verde Quits Super Falcons April Friendlies

By Ubaso / Women's Football / April 9, 2026

Cape Verde have withdrawn from their April friendlies against the Super Falcons, forcing the NFF into a last-minute scramble for a replacement opponent ahead of WAFCON 2026 in July. Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations hit another snag on Thursday after Cape Verde pulled out of two scheduled pre-tournament friendlies. The

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Chelle Wants Okonkwo for Super Eagles Unity Cup Debut

By Ubaso / National Team News / April 8, 2026

Arthur Okonkwo has his FIFA clearance and now the NFF have confirmed Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle is ready to hand the Wrexham goalkeeper his senior debut at next month’s Unity Cup in England. The Nigeria Football Federation have moved quickly to bring Arthur Okonkwo into the Super Eagles setup. Just days after FIFA approved

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Galatasaray Confirm Good Progress in Osimhen Recovery

By Ubaso / Injuries / April 8, 2026

Victor Osimhen is back on grass and working with the physio team after surgery on a hand injury. Galatasaray say the Super Eagles striker is on course to rejoin full training on April 20. Galatasaray have provided a positive update on Victor Osimhen’s injury recovery, with the Turkish giants confirming on Tuesday that the Super

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Ex-Bayern Star Names Perfect EPL Club for Osimhen

By Ubaso / Transfer News / April 8, 2026

Dietmar Hamann still cannot believe no Premier League club signed Victor Osimhen last summer. The former Liverpool and Bayern Munich midfielder has a specific destination in mind if the Super Eagles striker eventually moves to England. Victor Osimhen shocked the football world last August when he joined Galatasaray rather than one of the Premier League,

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Abakaliki FC Safe From Relegation After Vital NNL Win

By Ubaso / NPFL / April 8, 2026

A 70th-minute strike from Nwankwo Chigozie secured a 1-0 win over Akwa United that has lifted Abakaliki FC out of the NNL Conference B relegation zone with one round of fixtures to spare. Abakaliki FC head coach Starplus Izuikem Anistar can breathe again. The Rice Boys’ 1-0 victory over Akwa United at the weekend has

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Okonkwo Must Prove Himself, Says Former Eagles Keeper

By Ubaso / National Team News / April 8, 2026

Arthur Okonkwo has his FIFA clearance to represent Nigeria, but former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peterside Idah says the Wrexham shot-stopper still has everything to prove at international level. FIFA has handed Arthur Okonkwo the green light to represent the Super Eagles after months of uncertainty over his nationality switch from England. The 22-year-old Wrexham goalkeeper,

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Why Onuachu Scores for Trabzonspor But Not Nigeria

By Ubaso / Tactics & Analysis / April 8, 2026

Paul Onuachu has 22 league goals for Trabzonspor this season, yet just four in 34 Super Eagles appearances. Olympic gold medallist Garba Lawal has a clear explanation for the gap. Paul Onuachu is the leading African scorer across Europe’s top leagues this season. Twenty-two goals in 25 Turkish Super Lig games, a tally that has

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