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O’Neill: Iheanacho Faces Fitness Test for Aberdeen

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / March 4, 2026

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill says Kelechi Iheanacho could feature against Aberdeen tonight, but the Super Eagles forward’s match fitness remains a major question mark after months out. Kelechi Iheanacho’s Celtic nightmare shows no sign of ending. The Super Eagles forward will be put through a last-minute fitness assessment […]

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FIFA Confirms DR Congo, Ends Super Eagles’ World Cup Hope

By Ubaso / National Team News / March 4, 2026

FIFA published the confirmed six-team lineup for the 2026 World Cup playoff tournament on Wednesday, March 4 — with DR Congo included and Nigeria nowhere in sight. The NFF’s eligibility protest has been dismissed in all but name. It’s Official. Nigeria Will Not Be at

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FIFA Eyes Iran Replacement, Nigeria Still Waiting

By Ubaso / National Team News / March 4, 2026

FIFA is now actively planning for a world without Iran at the 2026 World Cup, with Iraq and the UAE identified as potential replacements — but Nigeria’s unresolved DR Congo eligibility protest means the Super Eagles’ own path to the tournament remains agonisingly unclear. FIFA Moves on Iran.

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Bosso: I Gave Fredrick, Nnadi, and Lawal to Nigeria

By Ubaso / Youth Development / March 4, 2026

Ladan Bosso coached all three at the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup in Argentina — now Benjamin Fredrick, Tochukwu Nnadi, and Salim Fago Lawal are all Super Eagles players, and Bosso wants the world to know where their journey started. Three Players. One Coach. One Tournament

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Chelle Picks Uzoho as No.1, Okoye Snubbed Again

By Ubaso / National Team News / March 4, 2026

Eric Chelle has settled on Francis Uzoho as his first-choice goalkeeper ahead of the March international window, with Maduka Okoye left out again after his AFCON stance, and Stanley Nwabali still without a club. Chelle Ends the Debate — For Now The Super Eagles’ most complicated position

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Ahanor Picks Italy Over Super Eagles in Blow for NFF

By Ubaso / National Team News / March 4, 2026

Honest Ahanor has decided. The Atalanta teenager has chosen Italy over Nigeria, handing the NFF another painful reminder that developing dual-eligible talent requires more than hope. Nigeria has lost him. Honest Ahanor, the 18-year-old Atalanta centre-back who had the Nigerian football community dreaming of a

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Kayode Eyes Super Eagles Switch From Brentford

By Ubaso / National Team News / March 4, 2026

Brentford’s Michael Kayode has followed the Super Eagles on Instagram, and Chelle has openly signalled interest. With the March international window approaching, the 21-year-old full-back is Nigeria’s most exciting uncapped recruit. Michael Kayode isn’t just setting Premier League right-backs on fire. He’s also making the Nigerian football community

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Niger Tornadoes Issue Three-Game Ultimatum to Majin

By Ubaso / NPFL / March 4, 2026

Niger Tornadoes have placed technical adviser Majin Mohammed on notice, issuing a formal three-game ultimatum after an alarming second-stanza collapse that has left the Minna club staring nervously at the NPFL relegation picture. Minna Club Loses Patience After Six-Point Horror Run The Ikon Allah Boys are in trouble.

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Falcons Thrash Cameroon 3-1 to Seal WAFCON Prep

By Ubaso / Women's Football / March 4, 2026

Three days after a shock 1-0 defeat, the Super Falcons went back to Yaoundé and dominated. Ihezuo, Babajide, and Alozie sent a message to every team at WAFCON 2026. Super Falcons Finish WAFCON Prep With a Statement The Super Falcons walked into the Military Stadium in Yaoundé

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Arokodare Sparks Wolves’ Shock 2-1 Win Over Liverpool

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / March 4, 2026

A Super Eagles striker, fighting to prove himself at one of England’s most troubled clubs, delivered the moment that stunned Anfield’s champions. Tolu Arokodare came off the bench and changed the game. Nigeria’s Arokodare Helps Wolves Stun Champions Liverpool It took Tolu Arokodare just 20 minutes on

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