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Okafor Scores Twice at Old Trafford as Leeds Stun Man Utd

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 14, 2026

Noah Okafor, born in Switzerland to a Nigerian father, scored twice at Old Trafford as Leeds United won 2-1 to boost their Premier League survival bid, then posted a cheeky message to his mother celebrating the moment on social media. There is something fitting about scoring a brace at Old Trafford and celebrating with your […]

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Buruk Blames Osimhen Absence After Galatasaray Title Blow

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 13, 2026

Galatasaray dropped crucial Super Lig title points in a 1-1 home draw with Kocaelispor on Sunday, with coach Okan Buruk publicly attributing the failure to clinch all three points to Victor Osimhen’s absence through a forearm injury. Okan Buruk did not look for excuses after the final

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Okoli Out for Season as Leicester Fight Relegation

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 13, 2026

Nigeria-eligible centre-back Caleb Okoli will play no further part in Leicester City’s Championship season after a hamstring injury sustained in training, leaving manager Gary Rowett short of defenders at the worst possible moment in the relegation fight. Caleb Okoli has been one of Leicester City’s most consistent

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Bremen Legend Ailton Writes Off Boniface Over Weight

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 13, 2026

Brazilian former Werder Bremen champion Ailton has gone public with blunt criticism of Victor Boniface’s physical condition, saying he has no expectation the Super Eagles striker will score for the club this season, while coach Daniel Thioune takes a more understanding approach. Two very different readings of Victor Boniface’s situation at Werder Bremen emerged this

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Iwobi and Bassey Lose Ground in UCL Race at Anfield

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 12, 2026

Fulham’s Champions League qualification bid took a damaging blow at Anfield on Sunday as Liverpool’s first-half goals from Rio Ngumoha and Mohamed Salah settled a 2-0 win that left Iwobi, Bassey and Chukwueze with an increasingly difficult path into Europe’s top competition. The opportunity was clear going into this match. With the Premier League guaranteed

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Odoffin Stars as Luton Beat Stockport to Win Vertu Trophy

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 12, 2026

Hakeem Odoffin contributed at both ends of the pitch as Luton Town came from behind to beat Stockport County 3-1 at Wembley, with the Vertu Trophy win also marking Arsenal legend Jack Wilshere’s first trophy as a football manager. Wembley on a Sunday afternoon, a trophy at stake, and two Nigerian footballers on opposite sides

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Fernandez Helps Rangers Score Five in Historic 6-3 Win

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 12, 2026

Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez completed the full 90 minutes as Rangers came from 2-0 down to demolish Falkirk 6-3 in the Scottish Premiership, breaking a 30-year club record in the process. Emmanuel Fernandez has been one of the standout stories of this season’s Scottish Premiership, and Sunday’s 6-3 win over Falkirk gave him another

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Onyeka on Brink of Premier League With Coventry City

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 12, 2026

Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka could be playing Premier League football next season after Coventry City’s title charge put them 90 minutes from promotion, with manager Frank Lampard promising a quiet personal celebration if they get the job done against Sheffield Wednesday. Frank Onyeka joined Coventry City in January to find a team already pushing

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Adams Fires Sevilla Past Atletico After Week of Fan Unrest

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 12, 2026

Akor Adams converted a 10th-minute penalty to help Sevilla beat Atletico Madrid 2-1, producing a composed performance just days after masked supporters blocked the training ground and police were called to restore order. It takes a certain kind of mental fortitude to score a penalty in front of 43,000 people when, earlier that week, fans

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Trabzonspor Draw Dents Title Bid Without Injured Onuachu

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 11, 2026

Paul Onuachu’s muscle injury absence proved decisive as Trabzonspor dropped two points in a 1-1 draw at Alanyaspor, ending a six-week unbeaten run and handing leaders Galatasaray a potential advantage in the Turkish Super Lig title race. The numbers make Onuachu’s absence self-explanatory. The Super Eagles striker has scored 22 league goals this season, representing

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