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FIFA Clears Okonkwo for Super Eagles Duty

By Ubaso / National Team News / April 7, 2026

The paperwork is done and the green jersey awaits — FIFA has officially confirmed Arthur Okonkwo’s switch from England to Nigeria, handing Eric Chelle a new and serious option between the posts. FIFA formally confirmed Arthur Okonkwo‘s international allegiance switch from England to Nigeria in January 2026, clearing the Wrexham goalkeeper to represent the Super […]

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Obaje: Rangers Title Means More Than Boot

By Ubaso / NPFL / April 6, 2026

With five games left and Rangers locked level on points with Rivers United at the top of the NPFL table, Godwin Obaje has made his priorities plain: the club’s ninth league title comes before any personal golden boot glory. Rangers International striker Godwin Obaje is currently tied with Ikorodu City’s Joseph Arumala at the top

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Heartland Blast NNL Over Fixture Snub

By Ubaso / NPFL / April 6, 2026

Heartland FC’s dream of returning to the NPFL is over after a goalless draw with Edel FC in Awka, with the Naze Millionaires claiming the NNL denied them fair scheduling while granting their opponent’s opponents a rest day advantage. The Nigeria National League found itself in the middle of a storm on Saturday after Heartland

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Okoye Silences Como as Fabregas Fumes

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 6, 2026

Maduka Okoye stood tall between the sticks at Stadio Friuli, frustrating Cesc Fabregas and his high-flying Como side with a four-save masterclass in a 0-0 Serie A stalemate on Monday night. Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper put in one of his finest performances of the season as Udinese shut out Como in a tense and tactically disciplined

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Kekere Azeez: Lagos Boy Making Waves in Portugal

By Ubaso / Youth Development / April 6, 2026

At just eight years old, Samson “Kekere” Azeez has traded the dusty pitches of Lagos for international competition in Portugal, carried there by talent and the timely intervention of The Future Academy. In the crowded neighbourhoods of Lagos, where football happens on any available patch of ground, Samson Azeez was just another barefoot kid chasing

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Osimhen-Like Heavens Picks Nigeria Over Germany

By Ubaso / Transfer News / April 6, 2026

A 17-year-old forward who grew up inside one of European football’s most prestigious academies has made his international choice: Nigeria, not Germany. Now Millwall and FC Volendam want to give him his first professional home. Lukas Uchenna Heavens is 17 years old, currently without a club, and already attracting serious attention from English Championship side

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Ekhator: Juventus Eye Genoa Teen, Nigeria Hope On

By Ubaso / Transfer News / April 6, 2026

Juventus want Genoa’s 19-year-old striker Jeff Ekhator, but the Italian giants may not be the only ones watching. Nigeria still have a realistic chance to call him up, and time is the deciding factor. Juventus have placed Genoa teenager Jeff Ekhator firmly on their scouting list ahead of what could be a significant summer. The

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Iwobi Hails Debutants, Apologises for Jordan Red Card

By Ubaso / National Team News / April 6, 2026

Alex Iwobi spoke out on two fronts after Nigeria’s March international window, publicly welcoming new Super Eagles faces Emmanuel Fernandez and Chibuike Nwaiwu while owning his red card moment against Jordan with a direct apology to the nation. Alex Iwobi left the March international window with 99 caps for Nigeria and a lot to say.

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Awaziem Goes Full 90 as Nantes Hold Metz

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 6, 2026

Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem earned another full 90 minutes as Nantes shared the spoils with Metz in a goalless Ligue 1 contest on Sunday, with both sides squandering late chances to win it. Chidozie Awaziem did not miss a single minute of Nantes’ 0-0 draw with Metz in Ligue 1 on Sunday, completing the

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Celtic Boss Hails Iheanacho After Winning Goal

By Ubaso / Nigerians Abroad / April 6, 2026

Martin O’Neill says Kelechi Iheanacho showed exactly why Celtic brought him in, ending a long personal scoring drought with a goal that kept the Bhoys alive in the Scottish Premiership title race. Kelechi Iheanacho walked off Dens Park on April 5 with the match ball in his hands and a Celtic win secured. His goal

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