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Osimhen Plots VIP Derby Trip for Nigerian Fans

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 2, 2026

Victor Osimhen is flying Nigerian personalities to Istanbul for the biggest club derby in Turkey, and he wants to be on the pitch himself when they arrive. Victor Osimhen is organising a fully funded VIP trip to Istanbul for a group of Nigerian media personalities and influencers to attend Galatasaray’s Intercontinental Derby against Fenerbahce on […]

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Super Eagles Set for Unity Cup With India and Jamaica

By Ubaso / National Team News / April 2, 2026

Nigeria go into this year’s Unity Cup as two-time defending champions, and the opponents this time are India and Jamaica, the side they beat on penalties to lift the 2025 trophy. The Super Eagles are set to compete in the Unity Cup this May, with India and Jamaica confirmed as the other participants in the

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Why Nigeria Must Keep Faith With Eric Chelle

By Ubaso / Governance / April 2, 2026

The World Cup miss hurts, but the case for sticking with Eric Chelle is stronger than it has ever been for any Super Eagles coach in recent memory. Nigeria will not be in the United States, Canada or Mexico this summer. That fact is settled, and no petition or CAS appeal is changing it. But

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Atletico Unhappy With Nigeria’s Use of Lookman

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 2, 2026

Atletico Madrid want their new signing fresh for a Champions League charge, and they did not appreciate Nigeria running Ademola Lookman into the ground in Turkey. Atletico Madrid have reportedly voiced their displeasure with the Nigeria Football Federation over the workload imposed on Ademola Lookman during the March international break. The Spanish club, in the

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Chelsea to Hold Lagos Fan Event With Victor Moses

By Ubaso / Events & Tournaments / April 2, 2026

Chelsea FC is coming to Lagos this May, and former Super Eagle Victor Moses will be there to greet the fans who never stopped believing in him. Chelsea Football Club will visit Lagos for the first time in the club’s history this May, bringing their international fan engagement programme The Famous CFC to Nigeria. Super

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NFF Petition Branded a Distraction After Congo Qualify

By Ubaso / Governance / April 2, 2026

DR Congo have qualified for the 2026 World Cup and Nigerian stakeholders want answers — was the NFF’s petition ever more than a smokescreen? DR Congo’s 1-0 extra-time victory over Jamaica in Guadalajara on Wednesday confirmed the Leopards’ first World Cup appearance in 52 years, and in Nigeria it has lit a fire. Stakeholders are

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DR Congo End Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup Dream

By Ubaso / National Team News / April 1, 2026

Axel Tuanzebe’s extra-time header at the Akron Stadium in Guadalajara sent DR Congo to the 2026 World Cup and officially closed the door on any lingering Nigerian hopes of a back-door qualification. DR Congo defeated Jamaica 1-0 after extra time in an intercontinental playoff final on Tuesday, March 31, to secure a place at the

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Super Eagles Hold 26th Spot in April FIFA Rankings

By Ubaso / National Team News / April 1, 2026

Nigeria held firm at 26th in the world and third in Africa in the April 2026 FIFA rankings update, with France replacing Spain at the summit of the global table. FIFA released the latest Men’s World Ranking on April 1, and Nigeria’s Super Eagles came through the March international window without losing ground. Eric Chelle’s

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Adams and Al-Taamari Bond After Nigeria-Jordan Draw

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 1, 2026

Old club teammates Akor Adams and Musa Al-Taamari exchanged jerseys and warm words on social media after facing each other in Nigeria’s 2-2 draw with Jordan in Antalya, Turkey. Sevilla striker Akor Adams and Rennes forward Musa Al-Taamari swapped shirts and traded affectionate messages on Instagram after meeting on opposite sides in Tuesday’s international friendly

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Super Eagles Draw Jordan 2-2: Five Key Takeaways

By Ubaso / National Team News / April 1, 2026

Nigeria’s 2-2 draw with Jordan in Antalya on Monday raised fresh questions for Eric Chelle, even as Emmanuel Fernandez’s debut goal and an improved defensive partnership offered real reasons for optimism. Nigeria’s friendly against Jordan in Turkey was never going to be a glamour fixture, but it turned into one of the more revealing nights

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