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Bonfrere: NFF Must Plan Now for 2030 World Cup

By Ubaso / National Team News / April 8, 2026

Dutch legend Johannes Bonfrere, the man who guided Nigeria to Olympic gold in Atlanta, has questioned the NFF’s direction after the Super Eagles missed consecutive World Cups in 2022 and 2026. The question cutting through Nigerian football circles right now is simple and painful: where is Nigeria? Former Super Eagles and South Korea coach Johannes

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Super Eagles to Defend Unity Cup in London This May

By Ubaso / National Team News / April 8, 2026

The Nigeria Football Federation has officially confirmed the Super Eagles will return to London as Unity Cup holders, facing India, Jamaica and Zimbabwe from May 26 to 30 before a high-profile European tour in June. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed the Super Eagles will participate in the 2026 Unity Cup in London, with

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Super Falcons Set Friendly vs Cape Verde Before WAFCON

By Ubaso / Women's Football / April 8, 2026

The Super Falcons will face Cape Verde in a pair of pre-WAFCON friendlies during the April international break, with the venue and exact dates yet to be confirmed by the Nigeria Football Federation. Nigeria’s Super Falcons are set to face Cape Verde in a series of friendlies this month as coach Justine Madugu intensifies preparations

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Ndidi Injury Blow: Besiktas Sweat Over Super Eagles Star

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 8, 2026

Wilfred Ndidi has picked up a hamstring injury that will keep him sidelined for two weeks, compounding an existing one-game suspension for Besiktas at a critical stage of the Super Lig season. Besiktas are sweating over the fitness of Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi after the Nigerian confirmed he has sustained a hamstring injury, ruling

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Gallas: Saka of Nigerian Descent Must Evolve

By Ubaso / Tactics & Analysis / April 7, 2026

Former Tottenham and Chelsea defender William Gallas has told Bukayo Saka, the Arsenal winger of Nigerian descent, that he must add unpredictability to his game or opposing teams will keep neutralising him. William Gallas has a straightforward message for Bukayo Saka: evolve, or keep getting found out. The former France international, speaking to BoyleSports, argued

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Falconets Eye Malawi Test in Poland 2026 Race

By Ubaso / Women's Football / April 7, 2026

Nigeria’s Falconets have reconvened in Abuja with one objective: beat Malawi over two legs and keep their unbroken run of FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup appearances alive heading into Poland 2026. Nigeria’s Falconets are back in camp and they know exactly what is at stake. Players and officials began arriving at the NFF facility in

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Deji Elerewe Helps Lincoln City Win Promotion

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 7, 2026

Nigerian defender Deji Elerewe came off the bench to help Lincoln City seal a historic return to the Championship with a dramatic Easter Monday victory over Reading. Lincoln City are heading back to the Championship for the first time in 65 years, and a young Nigerian centre-back was on the pitch when they got there.

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Lookman Ready to Face Barcelona Again in UCL Quarter-Final

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 7, 2026

Ademola Lookman has already beaten Barcelona once this season, scoring a goal and an assist in a 4-0 Copa del Rey demolition. Now he is preparing to do it again in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final. Atletico Madrid face FC Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final at the Spotify Camp Nou on April 8,

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Frank Onyeka Powers Coventry City Towards Premier League

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 7, 2026

Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka has been one of the defining signings of the EFL Championship season, driving Coventry City’s promotion push from midfield with an 88 per cent win ratio across his ten appearances for the club. Coventry City are top of the EFL Championship with 84 points from 41 games, five rounds from

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Osimhen: Two Belgian Clubs Rejected Me Over Malaria and Typhoid

By Ubaso / Player Profiles / April 7, 2026

In a documentary series on his career, Victor Osimhen has revealed that two Belgian clubs turned him down during a low point at Wolfsburg, one because of malaria and typhoid, and a second out of pure herd mentality. Victor Osimhen is now one of the most sought-after strikers in world football, with a career trajectory

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