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Tuzemen: Osimhen Will Start in Galatasaray Derby

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / March 30, 2026

Victor Osimhen fractured his forearm at Anfield on March 18, went under the knife six days later, and is now in a race against time for the biggest club fixture on Turkey’s football calendar. Prominent Turkish pundit Levent Tuzemen says he’ll make it. The Injury That Rocked Galatasaray’s Season It happened in the 10th minute

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Joy Omewa Scores Again as Forest Beat Durham 2-1

By Ubaso / Women's Football / March 30, 2026

Joy Omewa is doing exactly what Nottingham Forest brought her to England to do. The Super Falcons striker scored her third WSL2 goal of the season on Sunday, opening the scoring in a 2-1 win over Durham Women FC at the City Ground, and her form since January has been nothing short of electric. Another

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Fernandez Opens Up After Surprise Super Eagles Debut

By Ubaso / National Team News / March 30, 2026

Emmanuel Fernandez didn’t expect the call. The Rangers centre-back, born in London to Nigerian parents, made his Super Eagles debut against Iran last Friday, and the 24-year-old says he’s grateful for every moment of it. From Shock Call-Up to International Debut There’s a particular feeling that comes with getting your first senior international call-up. For

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Okoye Out of Super Eagles vs Jordan With Thigh Injury

By Ubaso / Injuries / March 30, 2026

Maduka Okoye has been forced out of the Super Eagles’ friendly against Jordan after picking up a thigh injury in training, dealing a blow to Nigeria’s goalkeeping plans ahead of Tuesday’s clash at the Corendon Airlines Park. Okoye Heads Back to Italy It’s another setback for Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper. Maduka Okoye, the 26-year-old Udinese shot-stopper,

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Unuanel: Enyimba Won’t Be Relegated From NPFL

By Ubaso / NPFL / March 30, 2026

Enyimba are fighting for their NPFL lives this season, but former Kwara United coach Samson Unuanel is backing the eight-time Nigerian champions to find their way out of trouble before the final whistle. Unuanel Speaks Out on Enyimba’s Situation Samson Unuanel doesn’t sugarcoat things. When the former Kwara United coach looks at where Enyimba are

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Shooting Stars Stun Rangers as Rivers United Go Top

By Ubaso / NPFL / March 30, 2026

Matchday 32 of the 2025/26 NPFL season delivered one of its most consequential Sundays yet. Shooting Stars handed Enugu Rangers a 3-1 defeat in Ibadan, and Finidi George’s Rivers United capitalised fully, beating Kun Khalifat 4-2 to retake top spot with 55 points. Shooting Stars Pull the Trigger in Ibadan Nobody outside Ibadan expected this.

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Eagles Face Jordan With Antalya Title on the Line

By Ubaso / National Team News / March 30, 2026

Nigeria head into Tuesday’s clash against Jordan at the Corendon Airlines Park knowing a win will seal the Antalya four-nation tournament title, with kick-off set for 1 p.m. Nigerian time. The Super Eagles can wrap up the Antalya invitational with a game to spare. Nigeria face Jordan on Tuesday, March 31, needing only a positive

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Galatasaray Eye Osayi-Samuel to Fill Right-Back Gap

By Ubaso / Transfer News / March 30, 2026

Galatasaray have opened talks over a summer move for Bright Osayi-Samuel as the Super Eagles right-back weighs his options after a frustrating first season at Birmingham City. Galatasaray want Bright Osayi-Samuel, and they’ve already made their move. Turkish outlet Fanatik reports that the Istanbul giants are in discussions over a summer deal for the Birmingham

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Finidi Backs Rivers United After 4-2 Win Restores Top Spot

By Ubaso / NPFL / March 30, 2026

Rivers United are back at the summit of the NPFL table after a 4-2 home win over Kun Khalifat, with Iyowuna Douglas scoring a brace and Finidi George admitting the four-goal tally even surprised him. Rivers United put the 4-1 defeat to Nasarawa United firmly behind them with a rousing home performance on Sunday. Finidi

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Casey Cap-Tied to England: Nigeria Need FIFA Approval Now

By Ubaso / National Team News / March 30, 2026

Crystal Palace’s Nigerian-eligible forward Benjamin Casey appeared in England’s Under-19 European Championship qualifier this week, a competitive cap that now provisionally ties him to England and forces Nigeria to go through FIFA to pursue him. Nigeria’s dual-nationality recruitment headache has a new chapter. Benjamin Casey, the highly-rated 18-year-old Crystal Palace forward, is no longer freely

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