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Osimhen’s Return Ruined as Gala Crash Out of Turkish Cup

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 23, 2026

Victor Osimhen came off the bench on his return from injury, but he couldn’t rescue Galatasaray from a stunning 2-0 Turkish Cup quarter-final exit against lower-league Genclerbirligi at Rams Park. Victor Osimhen wanted a quiet, comfortable return to action. He got anything but. The Super Eagles striker came back from over a month on the […]

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Alebiosu Seals Blackburn’s Championship Survival

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 23, 2026

Nigeria international Ryan Alebiosu delivered his fifth assist of the season as Blackburn Rovers thrashed Sheffield United 3-1 on Wednesday night to confirm their place in the Championship for another year. Blackburn Rovers are safe. They confirmed it with a dominant 3-1 win over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Wednesday, and Ryan Alebiosu was

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Warri Wolves Target Home Wins to Beat NPFL Drop

By Ubaso / NPFL / April 22, 2026

Warri Wolves head coach Hassan Abdallah says winning their two remaining home games is the clearest path to NPFL safety, with the Seasiders sitting third from bottom on 43 points heading into their final three fixtures. Warri Wolves are three points above the NPFL relegation zone with three games to play, and coach Hassan Abdallah

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Onuachu’s 24-Goal Season Draws Saudi Pro League Bid

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 22, 2026

Paul Onuachu has scored 24 goals in 29 appearances for Trabzonspor this season and now has a Saudi Pro League club reportedly ready to offer him four to five times his current wages ahead of the summer transfer window. Paul Onuachu has reignited his career in spectacular fashion at Trabzonspor, and a new chapter may

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NPFL 2025/26 Season to End May 24 as Planned

By Ubaso / NPFL / April 22, 2026

The Nigeria Premier Football League has confirmed its 2025/26 campaign will conclude on Sunday, May 24, with the league running its schedule exactly as mapped out at the start of the season. The NPFL will stick to its original calendar and wrap up the 2025/26 season on May 24, 2026, the league’s management confirmed on

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Sadiq Ends Goal Drought in Valencia Draw at Mallorca

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 22, 2026

Super Eagles forward Sadiq Umar scored a second-half diving header to rescue a 1-1 draw for Valencia at Mallorca on Tuesday, ending a goal drought stretching back to mid-February. Sadiq Umar delivered when his team needed him most, converting a diving header in the 67th minute to cancel out Mallorca’s opener and give Valencia a

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Dennis Suspended as Chelle Monitors Goztepe Star

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 22, 2026

Anthony Dennis has built one of the most impressive seasons by a Nigerian midfielder in the Turkish Super Lig this term, but a booking against Kocaelispor now means he misses Goztepe’s clash with Antalyaspor through suspension. Anthony Dennis will serve a one-match ban in Turkey after the Turkish Football Federation confirmed his suspension following a

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Eagles Legends Launch Goldberg Fan Campaign

By Ubaso / Culture / April 22, 2026

Former Super Eagles stars turned out in force at the Lagos launch of Goldberg Lager Beer’s “Back to Bars” football consumer campaign, reinforcing just how deeply football culture is woven into everyday Nigerian life. Several former Nigeria internationals including Friday Elahor, Victor Agali, Ifeanyi Udeze, Jonathan Akpoborie, Precious Dede and Ebi Onome gathered at the

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Birmingham Sweat Over Osayi-Samuel Fitness

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 22, 2026

Birmingham City manager Chris Davies expects Bright Osayi-Samuel to recover from a dead leg, but the Nigerian defender faces a fitness race ahead of two huge home games in the Championship run-in. Bright Osayi-Samuel is a doubt for Birmingham City’s upcoming fixtures after picking up a dead leg during Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Hull City,

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NPFL Hits Kano Pillars With N15m Fine and Stadium Ban

By Ubaso / NPFL / April 22, 2026

Kano Pillars have been fined N15 million and ordered to play their next three home matches behind closed doors after supporters breached security protocols and assaulted match officials during the Matchday 35 clash with Rivers United. The Nigeria Premier Football League has imposed a N15 million fine on Kano Pillars following their Matchday 35 home

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