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Lampard: Onyeka Was Struggling vs Stoke, Fitness in Doubt

By Ubaso / Injuries / March 3, 2026

Frank Lampard has confirmed Frank Onyeka was “struggling” before his early substitution against Stoke City. The Super Eagles midfielder has played four matches in twelve days — and his fitness for the Bristol City clash is uncertain. Four Games in Twelve Days. Now This. Frank Onyeka […]

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Galatasaray Eye Promise David to Partner Osimhen

By Ubaso / Transfer News / March 3, 2026

Galatasaray are plotting to build a Nigerian strike force next season, with Victor Osimhen and ex-Super Eagles U23 forward Promise David earmarked as their new partnership. There’s just one major problem. The Nigerian Attack Galatasaray Want Next Season Galatasaray has a plan. With Mauro Icardi’s contract expiring in

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Nnadozie: Falcons’ WAFCON Goal Is the World Cup Ticket

By Ubaso / Women's Football / March 3, 2026

Nigeria’s No.1 goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has declared that lifting the WAFCON 2026 trophy is not the Super Falcons’ primary target. The mission, she says, is a Women’s World Cup ticket to Brazil 2027. The Trophy Can Wait. Get to Brazil First. Chiamaka Nnadozie doesn’t want to

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Ndidi: ‘We Stay Ready’ As FIFA Ruling Hangs Over Eagles

By Ubaso / National Team News / March 3, 2026

Nigeria won the playoff. DR Congo protested. FIFA hasn’t ruled. And through all of it, Wilfred Ndidi’s message to his teammates and to a nation waiting on a verdict has been the same: stay ready. There is no more agonising position in football than winning

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Ajayi Returns for Hull City vs Ipswich After AFCON Injury

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / March 3, 2026

Semi Ajayi is back in contention for Hull City after more than 10 weeks out. The Super Eagles defender was sidelined by a hamstring injury picked up at AFCON 2025, and his return comes at a critical moment for both his club and potentially for

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Kaizer Chiefs Submit Offer for Free Agent Nwabali

By Ubaso / Transfer News / March 3, 2026

Stanley Nwabali has been a free agent since leaving Chippa United. Now, Kaizer Chiefs, dealing with a goalkeeper crisis after Brandon Petersen’s surgery, have reportedly gone beyond mere interest and submitted a formal offer for Nigeria’s number one. The Move Chiefs Have Been Building Towards Stanley Nwabali could be heading to one of Africa’s biggest

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Nwaiwu Scores Twice, Then Limps Off in Debut Win

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / March 3, 2026

Chibuike Nwaiwu announced himself to Turkish football with two goals in Trabzonspor’s 3-1 win over Fatih Karagümrük, only to leave the pitch with a thigh injury. Now, those who know him best say Eric Chelle can’t afford to ignore him. A Debut That Said Everything, Then

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Mobil Naija Cup: 150 Teams, ₦5m, and Nigeria’s Future

By Ubaso / Youth Development / March 2, 2026

Nigeria’s newest grassroots football competition launched today in Lagos with a bold ambition: find the country’s next Victor Osimhen before a rival nation does. The Mobil Naija Cup wants to be the tournament that changes everything for Under-16 football. 150 Teams. Five Zones. One Dream. They

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Adams Derby Miss: Sevilla Draw 2-2 With Real Betis

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / March 2, 2026

The Super Eagles striker had his heart broken in stoppage time as Sevilla were held 2-2 by Real Betis in a pulsating Seville derby. Akor Adams is five games without a goal, but his teammates insist the drought won’t last long. So Close, So Cruel Akor

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Nnadi Makes Marseille Debut in Lyon Thriller

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / March 2, 2026

The Super Eagles midfielder came off the bench in the 94th minute as Marseille beat Lyon 3-2 in a Ligue 1 thriller. After weeks of waiting, Tochukwu Nnadi’s European chapter has officially begun. The Moment Finally Arrived Four matches. Four times, Tochukwu Nnadi sat in the stands and

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