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Osimhen-Like Heavens Picks Nigeria Over Germany

By Ubaso / Transfer News / April 6, 2026

A 17-year-old forward who grew up inside one of European football’s most prestigious academies has made his international choice: Nigeria, not Germany. Now Millwall and FC Volendam want to give him his first professional home. Lukas Uchenna Heavens is 17 years old, currently without a club, and already attracting serious attention from English Championship side […]

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Ekhator: Juventus Eye Genoa Teen, Nigeria Hope On

By Ubaso / Transfer News / April 6, 2026

Juventus want Genoa’s 19-year-old striker Jeff Ekhator, but the Italian giants may not be the only ones watching. Nigeria still have a realistic chance to call him up, and time is the deciding factor. Juventus have placed Genoa teenager Jeff Ekhator firmly on their scouting list ahead of what could be a significant summer. The

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Iwobi Hails Debutants, Apologises for Jordan Red Card

By Ubaso / National Team News / April 6, 2026

Alex Iwobi spoke out on two fronts after Nigeria’s March international window, publicly welcoming new Super Eagles faces Emmanuel Fernandez and Chibuike Nwaiwu while owning his red card moment against Jordan with a direct apology to the nation. Alex Iwobi left the March international window with 99 caps for Nigeria and a lot to say.

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Awaziem Goes Full 90 as Nantes Hold Metz

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 6, 2026

Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem earned another full 90 minutes as Nantes shared the spoils with Metz in a goalless Ligue 1 contest on Sunday, with both sides squandering late chances to win it. Chidozie Awaziem did not miss a single minute of Nantes’ 0-0 draw with Metz in Ligue 1 on Sunday, completing the

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Celtic Boss Hails Iheanacho After Winning Goal

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 6, 2026

Martin O’Neill says Kelechi Iheanacho showed exactly why Celtic brought him in, ending a long personal scoring drought with a goal that kept the Bhoys alive in the Scottish Premiership title race. Kelechi Iheanacho walked off Dens Park on April 5 with the match ball in his hands and a Celtic win secured. His goal

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Ndidi Faces Derby Ban Risk in Turkey

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 5, 2026

The Super Eagles captain is one booking away from a suspension that would rule him out of Besiktas’s next league fixture, and Sunday’s Istanbul derby against Fenerbahce is the danger zone. Wilfred Ndidi is walking into one of Turkish football’s most combustible fixtures with a yellow card hanging over him. The Super Eagles captain and

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Nwakaeme Fires Up Trabzonspor in Title Race

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 5, 2026

Anthony Nwakaeme set up the winner, Paul Onuachu scored his 22nd league goal, and Trabzonspor are now just one point behind Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Lig with seven games to play. Anthony Nwakaeme is 37 years old and still deciding title races. The Super Eagles winger played 79 minutes on Saturday as Trabzonspor defeated

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Lookman Benching Costs Atletico vs Barcelona

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 5, 2026

Diego Simeone left Ademola Lookman on the bench at the Metropolitano, and Barcelona punished the decision with a 2-1 away win that stretches their La Liga lead to seven points. Diego Simeone made a call on Saturday night that he’ll want to revisit quickly. The Atletico Madrid boss left Ademola Lookman out of his starting

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Onazi Named Chowdeck Brand Ambassador

By Ubaso / Society / April 5, 2026

The 2013 AFCON winner has signed with Africa’s leading on-demand delivery platform, becoming the face of a brand serving over two million users across Nigeria and Ghana. Ogenyi Onazi is back in the spotlight, and this time the stage is a boardroom rather than a pitch. Chowdeck, Africa’s leading on-demand delivery platform, announced on Saturday

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Tella Stars in Leverkusen’s Thrilling 6-3 Rout of Wolfsburg

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 4, 2026

Bayer Leverkusen produced one of the Bundesliga season’s most entertaining afternoons, turning a 3-1 deficit into a 6-3 home win over Wolfsburg, and Super Eagles winger Nathan Tella was part of the action for 81 pulsating minutes at the BayArena. Nine goals, a dramatic comeback, and a Nigerian international involved throughout. Bayer Leverkusen’s Matchday 28

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