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Lookman Eyes Tottenham in UCL Last-16 First Leg

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / March 10, 2026

Ademola Lookman takes on Igor Tudor’s Tottenham Hotspur tonight at the Metropolitano as Atletico Madrid open their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 campaign. The Super Eagles winger comes in carrying four goals and three assists in just 10 appearances for his new club. A New Chapter,

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Chukwuemeka Picks Austria Over England for 2026 World Cup

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / March 10, 2026

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka, born in Austria to Nigerian parents, has officially switched international allegiance from England to Austria, with FIFA ratifying the decision ahead of the 2026 World Cup this summer. Another One Slips Away It’s a story Nigerian football fans know too well.

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Onuachu Bags Brace, Equals Trabzonspor’s 14-Year Record

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / March 10, 2026

Paul Onuachu scored twice in Trabzonspor’s 3-1 demolition of Kayserispor on Monday, taking his tally to 20 Super Lig goals this season and equalling a Trabzonspor record that has stood since 2011. The Nigerian Who Owns Turkey’s Golden Boot Race It’s becoming a habit. Paul Onuachu walked into the Kadir Has Stadium on Monday, did

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Onigbinde, Iconic Super Eagles Coach, Dead at 88

By Ubaso / National Team News / March 10, 2026

Onigbinde, Nigeria’s First Indigenous World Cup Coach, Dies at 88 High Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, a towering figure in Nigerian football who made history as the country’s first indigenous coach at a FIFA World Cup, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026. He was 88 years old. A Pioneer Is Gone Nigerian football lost one

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NFF Debunks Chelle-to-Morocco Reports

By Ubaso / National Team News / March 9, 2026

The Super Eagles media officer has officially shut down claims that Eric Chelle is heading to Morocco, but the NFF’s slow movement on contract extension means the noise is far from over. Nigeria’s Super Eagles media officer, Promise Efoghe, stepped in on Monday to shut down the latest wave of speculation about Eric Chelle’s future,

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Akanji: Inter Were Sloppy and Passive in Derby Loss

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / March 9, 2026

Inter Milan conceded once and left the pitch empty-handed on Sunday, and centre-back Manuel Akanji was blunt about exactly what went wrong in a derby loss that AC Milan deserved. Inter Milan’s Manuel Akanji did not look for excuses after Sunday’s 1-0 Serie A defeat to

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Legend Ejiogu, 41, Returns to NPFL and Keeps Clean Sheet

By Ubaso / NPFL / March 9, 2026

One of Nigerian football’s most decorated goalkeepers has walked back into the NPFL at age 41, pulled on the gloves for Kun Khalifat FC, and immediately reminded everyone exactly why he never needed to retire in the first place. Nearly eight years after his last top-flight appearance, Chijioke Ejiogu is back in the Nigeria Premier

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Buruk Begs UEFA Over UCL Rule That Threatens Osimhen

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / March 9, 2026

Galatasaray boss Okan Buruk wants UEFA to overhaul its booking rules before Victor Osimhen’s crucial Champions League tie against Liverpool, warning the current system is no longer fair in the expanded format. Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk has publicly asked UEFA to change its Champions League yellow

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Adams Ends Sevilla Drought With 7th LaLiga Goal

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / March 9, 2026

The Nigerian forward put five blank games behind him on Sunday night, netting for Sevilla in a hard-fought LaLiga stalemate — then admitted he should have scored more this season. Akor Adams has spoken of his relief after bringing a five-game goal drought to an end, scoring Sevilla’s equaliser in a 1-1 home draw with

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Rivers United Stay Top as Rangers Thrash Remo Stars 4-1

By Ubaso / NPFL / March 9, 2026

Rivers United remained atop the NPFL table after a 3-1 home win on Matchday 27. Rangers’ 4-1 victory over Remo Stars kept the title race close. Rivers United did what they’ve done all season at Rumuola: made home ground feel like a fortress. Three different

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