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Bassey Clears Injury Hurdle for Fulham vs Liverpool

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 10, 2026

The Super Eagles defender is back in contention for Saturday’s trip to Anfield after missing international duty with a back problem — and Fulham’s European push depends heavily on him. Calvin Bassey has been passed fit for Fulham’s Premier League clash against Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday, bringing to an end the brief fitness scare

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Etim Esin: 1994 World Cup Snub Pushed Me Into Cocaine

By Ubaso / History / April 10, 2026

Etim Esin, the man Diego Maradona asked about at USA ’94, has broken decades of silence to reveal that missing Nigeria’s historic World Cup debut pushed him into cocaine addiction and suicidal thoughts. He was supposed to be there. Etim John Esin, the gifted attacking midfielder from Oron in Akwa Ibom State who had starred

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Lookman Hails Atletico’s Good Result vs Barca

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 9, 2026

Ademola Lookman has celebrated Atletico Madrid’s commanding 2-0 first-leg win over Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-finals, hailing the team’s collective resilience at one of European football’s most hostile venues. Atletico Madrid delivered one of the results of the Champions League quarter-final round on Wednesday night, beating Barcelona 2-0 at Camp Nou to take a

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Etim Esin: Lookman Not Really Nigeria’s No.10

By Ubaso / National Team News / April 9, 2026

Former Super Eagles midfielder Etim Esin has sparked a debate about Nigeria’s midfield identity, arguing that Ademola Lookman, despite his exceptional club form, does not fill the creative number 10 role the Super Eagles desperately need. One of the sharpest debates in Nigerian football right now is about who, if anyone, plays the number 10

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NFF, Stakeholders Clash Over N300m DR Congo Bill

By Ubaso / Governance / April 9, 2026

A sharp public dispute has broken out between Nigerian football stakeholders and the NFF over claims the federation spent more than N300 million on a FIFA petition against DR Congo that was ultimately dismissed, with NFF president Ibrahim Gusau pushing back on the figure. The fallout from Nigeria’s failed bid to reach the 2026 FIFA

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Ajibade Slams NFF as WAFCON Prep Falters Again

By Ubaso / Women's Football / April 9, 2026

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has publicly criticised the NFF’s approach to WAFCON preparations, warning that Nigeria cannot keep winning on talent alone while the federation continues to fall short on organisation. Nigeria’s WAFCON 2026 preparations are under scrutiny again, and this time it’s the Super Falcons captain herself making noise. Rasheedat Ajibade has blasted

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Gusau Backs Eagles to Retain London Unity Cup

By Ubaso / National Team News / April 9, 2026

NFF president Ibrahim Gusau has backed the Super Eagles to defend their Unity Cup title at Charlton Athletic’s The Valley this May, with Nigeria set to face Zimbabwe, Jamaica and India in the South London tournament. Nigeria are heading back to London as defending champions. The Nigeria Football Federation confirmed this week that the Super

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Cape Verde Quits Super Falcons April Friendlies

By Ubaso / Women's Football / April 9, 2026

Cape Verde have withdrawn from their April friendlies against the Super Falcons, forcing the NFF into a last-minute scramble for a replacement opponent ahead of WAFCON 2026 in July. Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations hit another snag on Thursday after Cape Verde pulled out of two scheduled pre-tournament friendlies. The

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Chelle Wants Okonkwo for Super Eagles Unity Cup Debut

By Ubaso / National Team News / April 8, 2026

Arthur Okonkwo has his FIFA clearance and now the NFF have confirmed Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle is ready to hand the Wrexham goalkeeper his senior debut at next month’s Unity Cup in England. The Nigeria Football Federation have moved quickly to bring Arthur Okonkwo into the Super Eagles setup. Just days after FIFA approved

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Galatasaray Confirm Good Progress in Osimhen Recovery

By Ubaso / Injuries / April 8, 2026

Victor Osimhen is back on grass and working with the physio team after surgery on a hand injury. Galatasaray say the Super Eagles striker is on course to rejoin full training on April 20. Galatasaray have provided a positive update on Victor Osimhen’s injury recovery, with the Turkish giants confirming on Tuesday that the Super

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