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TFF Clears Osimhen to Play in Galatasaray Derby

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 26, 2026

Fenerbahce’s bid to keep Victor Osimhen out of Sunday’s Istanbul Intercontinental Derby has been rejected by the Turkish Football Federation, clearing the Nigerian striker to start in a match that could all but hand Galatasaray the Super Lig title. The Turkish Football Federation delivered its verdict on Friday: Victor Osimhen plays. The TFF reviewed Fenerbahce’s

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Wolves Relegated: What Next for Arokodare?

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 26, 2026

Tolu Arokodare arrived at Wolves from Genk last September as the Belgian Pro League’s Golden Boot winner, valued at £23 million. He leaves his first Premier League season with three goals, a dressing room incident, and a relegation on his CV. Wolverhampton Wanderers’ relegation from the Premier League was confirmed on Monday night when West

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Sadiq Scores Again for Valencia to Send Chelle a Message

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 26, 2026

Sadiq Umar has scored in back-to-back La Liga games for Valencia, heading home the decisive second goal in a 2-1 win over Girona at the Mestalla that lifts Los Che to 11th in the table and puts him firmly in Eric Chelle’s summer squad conversation. Sadiq Umar is making his case in the only language

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Agali: FIFA Sends Money for Ex-Eagles, NFF Never Pays

By Ubaso / Governance / April 26, 2026

Victor Agali played eleven times for Nigeria, scored five goals, and helped shape a golden generation of Super Eagles football. He says FIFA has been sending money to the NFF every year on behalf of retired internationals like him. He has never received a penny of it. The accusation Victor Agali has made on the

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Ozoh and Azeez Pledge Futures to Super Eagles

By Ubaso / National Team News / April 25, 2026

Eric Chelle has secured the international futures of two England-eligible Championship players: Crystal Palace midfielder David Ozoh, currently on loan at Derby County, and Millwall winger Femi Azeez, the standout player of the English Championship season. The Super Eagles are getting bigger and Eric Chelle is the reason why. Nigeria’s head coach has convinced two

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Chelle’s NFF Contract Still Unsigned as Unity Cup Nears

By Ubaso / National Team News / April 25, 2026

Eric Chelle has confirmed his new deal with the NFF is still not done, with financial discussions unresolved weeks after he submitted his contract demands. Despite the uncertainty, he insists his focus is entirely on the Unity Cup and an imminent visit to Nigeria to scout NPFL players. Nigeria’s most successful coach in years does

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Galatasaray Reject Fenerbahce Complaint Over Osimhen Brace

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 25, 2026

With the Turkish Super Lig title potentially on the line this Sunday, Fenerbahce have formally complained to the Turkish Football Federation about Victor Osimhen’s protective arm brace, and Galatasaray have fired back in the strongest possible terms. The Istanbul derby on Sunday carries championship implications, and Fenerbahce have decided that the most useful thing they

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Lookman Injury: Simeone Gives Update Ahead of Arsenal Tie

By Ubaso / Injuries / April 25, 2026

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has confirmed Ademola Lookman is still not ready to return from an adductor problem sustained in the Copa del Rey final, but growing optimism remains that the Nigerian could be available for the Champions League semi-final first leg against Arsenal on April 29. Diego Simeone’s press conference on Friday contained

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Awoniyi, Aina Shine as Forest Thrash Sunderland 5-0

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 25, 2026

Nottingham Forest demolished Sunderland 5-0 at the Stadium of Light on Friday night, with Taiwo Awoniyi providing the assist for the final goal in stoppage time and Ola Aina delivering a rock-solid defensive display from start to finish. It was a statement result. Nottingham Forest came to the Stadium of Light and absolutely took Sunderland

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Flamingos Face Two Friendlies Ahead of Guinea World Cup Tie

By Ubaso / Women's Football / April 24, 2026

Nigeria’s U17 women’s team will play back-to-back friendlies this weekend at the Goal Project pitch in Abuja as new head coach Akeem Busari uses the final weeks before a crucial qualifier against Guinea to assess his 36-player training squad. The Flamingos are preparing with purpose. Coach Akeem Busari has assembled 36 players at the Serob

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