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Bayern Eye Osimhen to Replace Kane at Allianz Arena

By Ubaso / Transfer News / March 4, 2026

Bayern Munich has identified Victor Osimhen as Harry Kane’s long-term successor, with Vincent Kompany said to have admired the Super Eagles striker since Osimhen’s days at Charleroi. PSG have walked away. Manchester United have cooled. For now, Munich stands alone. Victor Osimhen is 27 years old, […]

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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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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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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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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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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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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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