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Adams Derby Miss: Sevilla Draw 2-2 With Real Betis

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / March 2, 2026

The Super Eagles striker had his heart broken in stoppage time as Sevilla were held 2-2 by Real Betis in a pulsating Seville derby. Akor Adams is five games without a goal, but his teammates insist the drought won’t last long. So Close, So Cruel Akor […]

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Nnadi Makes Marseille Debut in Lyon Thriller

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / March 2, 2026

The Super Eagles midfielder came off the bench in the 94th minute as Marseille beat Lyon 3-2 in a Ligue 1 thriller. After weeks of waiting, Tochukwu Nnadi’s European chapter has officially begun. The Moment Finally Arrived Four matches. Four times, Tochukwu Nnadi sat in the stands and

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Hoogewerf: Ex-Man Utd Star Wants Super Eagles Call-Up

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / March 2, 2026

Dillon Hoogewerf, 23, has nine goals for SBV Vitesse this season and could have played for the Netherlands. He wants Nigeria instead — and his reasons say a lot about where his heart truly lies. A Choice That Wasn’t Difficult There are players who agonise over their

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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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Osimhen vs Liverpool: Nigerian Star Chases UCL Glory

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / March 2, 2026

Victor Osimhen already beat Liverpool once this season. On March 10, he gets the chance to do it again — this time in the Champions League knockout stage, with Nigerian football history watching every move. Eight days from now, Victor Osimhen walks out at the Rams Park

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Rangers Top NPFL After Matchday 28 Shake-Up

By Ubaso / NPFL / March 2, 2026

Enugu Rangers climbed to the top of the 2025/26 NPFL table on Matchday 28 as the title race tightened dramatically, while Alex Oweilayefa’s first career hat-trick powered Bendel Insurance to a stunning 4-0 dismantling of former leaders Ikorodu City. Rangers Seize Top Spot as the Title Race Heats

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Kaita Applies for Golden Eaglets Head Coach Job

By Ubaso / Youth Development / March 2, 2026

The former Super Eagles midfielder has formally submitted his application to the NFF, citing his UEFA B License and years of youth coaching experience in the UK as the foundation for a role he believes he was built for. Sani Kaita wants back in. The 38-year-old former

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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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Falcons Back in Training After Cameroon Defeat

By Ubaso / Women's Football / March 2, 2026

Nigeria’s record ten-time African champions were back on the training pitch within 24 hours of their shock 1-0 defeat to Cameroon, with Tuesday’s return match at the Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo offering a chance to restore confidence before WAFCON 2026. Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this article described

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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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