VICTORIOUS Super Falcons goalie, Chiamaka Nnadozie, and coach Justine Madugu have received nominations for the 2025 Ballon d’Or. Nnadozie was nominated for the Women’s Yachine Trophy while Madugu was nominated for the Women’s Team Coach of the Year Trophy. The Brighton goalkeeper was among a five-woman shortlist which also included Ann-Katrin Berger of Germany and Gotham FC, Cata Coll of FC Barcelona, Hannah Hampton of England and Chelsea, and Daphne Van Domselaar of Arsenal. The former Paris FC shot stopper was part of the Super Falcons team that recently won the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after defeating the host…
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CHELSEA defender, Tosin Adarabioyo has stated that he is yet to make a final decision on whether to represent Nigeria at the international level, despite growing speculation that he is poised to pledge allegiance to the Super Eagles. The 26-year-old central defender, who was born in Manchester to Nigerian parents, has played for England at various youth levels, featuring for the U-16, U-17, U-18, and U-19 national teams. However, he has never been capped at the senior level by the Three Lions, leaving the door open for a potential switch to represent the country of his heritage. In recent months,…
NIGERIA’s home-based Super Eagles began their campaign at the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN) with a 1-0 loss to defending champions Senegal in Zanzibar on Tuesday. The decisive goal came with 15 minutes remaining at the Amaan Stadium, after a moment of confusion at the back allowed the Senegalese to score with their only shot on target. Goalkeeper Lawal Mustapha had been drawn off his line during the build-up, enabling the Lions of Teranga to take the lead. The match, played at high intensity, saw both sides closely matched in pace and physicality. Nigeria controlled possession for long periods but…
NIGERIA’s D’Tigress have returned to the country following their historic fifth consecutive title win at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The women’s basketball team landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Monday aboard two chartered flights conveying both players and officials. On the ground to receive the team were officials of the National Sports Commission, the Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Association of Nigerian Women in Sports, and a handful of supporters. They brought home not only the championship trophy but also an unprecedented achievement in African women’s basketball. D’Tigress…
SUPER Eagles’ forward, Ademola Lookman has formally submitted a transfer request to Atalanta, accusing the Serie A club of breaking promises and treating him poorly despite years of commitment. In a statement posted on Instagram on Sunday, the Nigerian international expressed his frustration over the club’s alleged refusal to honour a mutual agreement to let him leave if a fair offer came in. “Despite now receiving an offer in alignment with what I believe had been discussed, sadly, the club are blocking the opportunity for reasons I do not understand. There have been numerous clubs approached Atalanta in the past,…
SENATOR Oluremi Tinubu has commended D’Tigress, Nigeria’s female basketball team on their unprecedented fifth consecutive #AfroBasketWomen title, becoming the first African country to achieve this feat. “You are true inspirations and pride to girls and women in general. Thank you for keeping the Nigerian flag flying,” the wife of President Bola Tinubu said in a statement late Sunday. In the final on Sunday, Nigeria edged out Mali 78-64 in a tense showdown, displaying resilience and composure to claim their seventh AfroBasket title. They have dominated African women’s basketball, winning their 29th consecutive game without a single loss since 2015. As…
IN a display of elite athleticism, discipline, and national pride, Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, on Sunday night etched their names into the annals of African sports history by defeating Mali 78-64 to win their fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title, a feat no other African country has ever achieved. News Point Nigeria reports that the victory, sealed at the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda, marked D’Tigress’ seventh overall continental championship, reinforcing their dominance in African women’s basketball and extending their impressive winning streak to 29 consecutive games, a run that stretches back to 2015 without a single defeat. The…
THE Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, has honoured Super Falcons coach, Justine Madugu, with a ₦50 million cash gift and a 3-bedroom house following Nigeria’s recent victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Governor Fintiri announced via his official X handle (formerly Twitter) on Friday, stating that the gesture was in recognition of Madugu’s patriotism and contribution to the national team’s success at the tournament. “Today, I was proud to receive Coach Justine Madugu, a true son of Adamawa and hero of Nigeria’s WAFCON 2025 victory,” Fintiri wrote. “In recognition of his patriotism and brilliance, we…
DEFENDING Champions, D’Tigress of Nigeria will know their quarterfinal opponents today when Cameroon takes on Angola in the playoffs round. Nigeria travel packages The Nigerian girls booked their quarterfinal spot after securing their second straight win at the tournament with victory over Mozambique on Monday. The result got them an automatic place in the last eight as winners of Group C. The African champions, who believe they are still not near their best form at the tournament, returned to training yesterday under Coach Rene Wakama, focusing on their shooting and defence tactics. Ahead of tomorrow’s quarterfinals, against either Angola or…
DEFENDING champions Remo Stars will kick off their 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League campaign with a headline clash against 2022 champions Rivers United, in what promises to be a thrilling curtain-raiser on August 22 in Ikenne. The encounter was confirmed during the official draw ceremony for the new season held at the Abuja Continental Hotel on Monday, where former internationals Garba Lawal and Chikelue Iloenyosi joined NPFL officials to unveil fixtures by ballot. Beyond the Remo-Rivers showdown, several eye-catching fixtures are lined up for the opening weekend. Abia Warriors will welcome Kano Pillars to Umuahia, while Wikki Tourists host Plateau…
WIFE of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged Nigeria’s Super Falcons to set their sights beyond continental success and aim for the FIFA Women’s World Cup title. Mrs. Tinubu gave the charge on Monday while addressing the team during a reception hosted by President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, following their 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) victory. “I told Mr. President this morning that you need to win the World Cup, and he thought I was too ambitious—and [Rasheedat] Ajibade [Super Falcons’ captain] just seconded that, and that is really possible,” Mrs Tinubu said, eliciting…
THE Super Falcons of Nigeria have landed in Nigeria from Morocco where they just clinched a 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title. The team arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja aboard a chattered flight at about 2:26 p.m. The team arrived to a rousing welcome from fans and government officials, some of whom had waited at the airport for hours to receive their heroines. Minister of Information, Mohammed idris, Minister of Culture and Tourism, Hanatu Musawa, and the Minister for Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, were among the government officials that welcomed the team on arrival. The…
THE road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to intensify as South Africa’s Bafana Bafana prepare to host Nigeria’s Super Eagles in a potentially group-defining World Cup qualifying match on Monday, September 9, 2025, at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein. The match, which is one of the most anticipated encounters in Africa’s Group C qualifying fixtures, is scheduled to kick off at 4pm GMT that is 5pm Nigerian time and 6pm in South Africa. This was confirmed in a statement released on Sunday by Ademola Olajire, the Head of Communications for the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), who described the…
THE Voice of Nigeria (VON) has tendered an apology over an erroneous report published on its website regarding the outcome of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Final. Nigerian Airways merchandise VON had published a misleading report on Sunday implying that the Nigerian Super Falcons lost to Morocco in the WAFCON final, which held on Sunday. Many Nigerians have knocked VON for the erroneous publication, noting that it was unethical. In a statement signed by the Director General/CEO of VON, Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndace made available to News Point Nigeria on Sunday, the media organisation addressed the inaccurate…
THE Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, has extended her heartfelt congratulations to Nigeria’s national women’s football team, the Super Falcons, on their landmark victory at the 2024/2025 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) held in Rabat, Morocco. The Super Falcons clinched their 10th WAFCON title after a thrilling and hard-fought win against host nation Morocco, a momentous achievement that further cements Nigeria’s dominance in African women’s football. “This is more than just a win on the pitch; it is a powerful symbol of the strength, discipline, and unbreakable spirit of Nigerian women,” Imaan stated. She praised…
THE Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa has extended her warmest congratulations to the Super Falcons of Nigeria. The women’s national football team came from two goals down in the first half to defeat Morocco 3-2 in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The thrilling victory marked a record-extending 10th WAFCON title for Nigeria and is a testament to the team’s skill, determination, and unwavering dedication. Minister Musawa who watched the match live with the Minister of Women Affairs Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim and the Minister of State for…
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu on Saturday congratulated the Super Falcons of Nigeria on their victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), and in the process, secured their record 10th continental title. The Falcons made a phenomenal comeback to defeat host nation Morocco 3-2. The president took to his official X account to say, ”They chose to accept this mission. They understood the assignment.” ”Our Superior Super Falcons delivered in true Nigerian fashion. Never say Never. They went. They saw.” ”They have conquered again! 10-time champions of Africa. #MissionX: COMPLETE!” In a similar vein, Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady…
NIGERIA’s Super Falcons produced a sensational second half comeback to clinch a 3-2 win over hosts Morocco and seal a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title. The Atlas Lionesses led 2-0 at the break in Rabat through Ghizlane Chebbak’s fine curling effort and a scuffed shot from Sanaa Mssoudy. But Esther Okoronkwo inspired the West Africans after the break, pulling a goal from the penalty spot in the 64th minute after Nouhaila Benzina handled Folamide Ijamilusi’s cross. Okoronko burst into the Morocco box and squared for Ijamilusi to equalise with 19 minutes remaining, and then teed up substitute…
AHEAD of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final on Saturday, President Bola Tinubu has charged the Super Falcons to finish strong and bring home the coveted trophy. This was contained in a statement he signed on Saturday. “You will finish strong by the Grace of God. Go for the tenth! Bring the trophy home. Your fellow countrymen and women, young and old, are rooting for you. “I look forward to receiving the team, the trophy, and the officials in Abuja,” he said. Tinubu said the team had shown resilience throughout the competition. Super Falcons celebrating a goal…
CHAIRMAN of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, has clarified the narrative surrounding alleged delays in the payment of allowances to the Super Falcons ahead of the 2025 WAFCON finals. Speaking during Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Friday monitored by News Point Nigeria, Dikko said, “People need to understand that this money is never delayed deliberately. It is because of the processes for the government.” He noted that the delays people often perceived were not deliberate but rather a result of the bureaucratic nature of government processes. He emphasised that all bonuses, including those for the final match, had…