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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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Oliseh: Olise is Not My Son, But He Should Wear Green

By Ubaso / National Team News / April 13, 2026

Sunday Oliseh has firmly denied social media speculation that he is Michael Olise’s father, but in the same breath made clear his frustration that one of the most gifted players of his generation chose to represent France rather than the Super Eagles. The rumours had been circulating for a while, and on this occasion Sunday

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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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Arumala Seizes NPFL Golden Boot Lead With 12th Goal

By Ubaso / NPFL / April 13, 2026

Joseph Arumala moved a goal clear at the top of the NPFL scoring charts with his 12th of the season in Ikorodu City’s dominant 3-0 Matchday 34 victory over Kano Pillars in Lagos, opening up a one-goal lead on joint chasers Godwin Obaje and Chukwuemeka Obioma. With four other players on 10 goals sitting just

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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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Malawi Name Squad for Falconets U20 World Cup Qualifier

By Ubaso / Women's Football / April 13, 2026

Malawi head coach Maggie Chombo has confirmed a 26-player squad ahead of a two-legged 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against Nigeria’s Falconets, with the first leg set for Abuja on May 2 and the return leg in Blantyre a week later. Malawi have made their squad selection for the most significant fixture

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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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Falcons’ WAFCON 2026 Rivals Build Fitness as Nigeria Go Cold

By Ubaso / Women's Football / April 13, 2026

Nigeria’s Super Falcons are in Group C at WAFCON 2026 in Morocco alongside Zambia, Egypt and Malawi. All three opponents have been logging competitive minutes in recent weeks. The Falcons have not played since March, with a planned April double-header against Cape Verde cancelled at short notice. The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations draw

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NWFL Opens Registration for 2026 Nationwide Division

By Ubaso / Women's Football / April 13, 2026

New and existing clubs across Nigeria can now begin the process of joining the women’s league pyramid, with the NWFL opening registration for its 2026 Nationwide division from today, April 13, at a fee of N550,000 per club. The Nigeria Women’s Football League has formally opened the door for clubs looking to compete in the

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Finidi Hails Rivers United Win at Top of NPFL

By Ubaso / NPFL / April 13, 2026

Wisdom Samuel’s early strike was enough as Rivers United ground out a disciplined 1-0 Matchday 34 win over Plateau United at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, returning Finidi George’s side to the top of the NPFL table. Rivers United are back where their technical adviser believes they belong. A tidy, no-frills victory over Plateau United on

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