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Ekong Stranded in Qatar as Middle East Crisis Rocks Eagles

By Ubaso / National Team News / March 2, 2026

William Troost-Ekong is stuck in Doha with no flights out. Iran’s missiles have closed the skies across the Middle East — and the Super Eagles’ entire March schedule is now hanging by a thread. This isn’t a transfer saga or a contract dispute. This is […]

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Iran’s World Cup Exit Won’t Save Nigeria. Here’s Why

By Ubaso / National Team News / March 2, 2026

Reports from Spain suggest Iran could withdraw from the 2026 FIFA World Cup amid escalating geopolitical tensions. Nigeria fans wondering if this opens a backdoor to the tournament need to read this carefully. The rumour mill has been spinning hard since Marca reported that Iran is

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3 Players Chelle Is Watching for March Eagles Call-Up

By Ubaso / National Team News / March 2, 2026

Eric Chelle has reportedly submitted his squad list to the NFF ahead of Nigeria’s four-nation tournament in Amman, Jordan. Three diaspora players could earn their first senior caps before the month is out. The Super Eagles won’t be at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North

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Chelle: I Wanted to Win the World Cup With Nigeria

By Ubaso / National Team News / March 1, 2026

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has revealed his ambition was never just to qualify Nigeria for the 2026 World Cup — he wanted to win it. The confession arrives at the most delicate moment, with FIFA’s ruling on Nigeria’s case against DR Congo still

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Middle East Crisis Clouds Super Eagles’ Jordan Trip

By Ubaso / National Team News / March 1, 2026

The Super Eagles’ planned four-nation tournament in Amman is under serious threat after joint US-Israel military strikes on Iran triggered regional airspace closures and a growing security crisis across the Middle East. A Tournament in Jeopardy Eric Chelle’s Super Eagles were supposed to be in Jordan at

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Gaye: Nigeria Must Stay Calm on FIFA DR Congo Ruling

By Ubaso / National Team News / February 28, 2026

African football analyst Mamadou Gaye says Nigerians should expect FIFA to rule late on the Super Eagles’ eligibility protest against DR Congo, pointing to the Bafana Bafana precedent as proof that last-minute decisions are standard practice at FIFA. The Wait Continues It has been more than two months since the Nigeria Football Federation filed its

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Super Falcons Camp Hits 24 Ahead of Cameroon Ties

By Ubaso / National Team News / February 27, 2026

Twenty-four Super Falcons players are now assembled in Yaoundé for back-to-back friendlies against Cameroon, with defending champions Nigeria using the double-header as their final dress rehearsal before WAFCON 2026. Camp Builds Ahead of Saturday’s First Clash The Super Falcons’ preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations took a significant step forward on Thursday

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Adams: Ndidi Was Amazing Captain at AFCON 2025

By Ubaso / National Team News / February 27, 2026

Super Eagles striker Akor Adams has spoken warmly about Wilfred Ndidi’s leadership at AFCON 2025, calling the Besiktas midfielder’s captaincy “amazing” both on and off the pitch as Nigeria came home from Morocco with bronze. Adams Gives Ndidi His Flowers Akor Adams knows what it takes to perform under pressure. The Sevilla striker scored twice

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Obasogie Suspended Over Match-Fixing Allegations

By Ubaso / National Team News / February 27, 2026

Tanzanian club Singida Black Stars have suspended Super Eagles goalkeeper Amas Obasogie for three months pending an investigation into alleged match-fixing, casting a dark shadow over the Benin City-born shot-stopper’s promising international career. Club Confirms Three-Month Ban Singida Black Stars announced the suspension on Friday, February 27, 2026, confirming that Amas Obasogie has been stood

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NFF on Okonkwo: Switch Done, But Cap Still Pending

By Ubaso / National Team News / February 27, 2026

/ NFF on Okonkwo: Switch Done, But Cap Still Pending FIFA approved Arthur Okonkwo’s switch to Nigeria back in December 2025, yet the NFF is still talking about “ongoing” paperwork. Here’s what’s actually happening, and why it matters ahead of the Amman tournament in March. There’s a bit of confusion around Arthur Okonkwo’s eligibility to

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