SUPER Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi led 15 other players in the team’s first training session in Warsaw on Monday evening as the three-time African champions commenced preparations for Wednesday’s international friendly against Poland. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that the highly anticipated encounter will take place at the 58,000-capacity Stadion PGE Narodowy in Warsaw and marks only the second senior-level meeting between Nigeria and Poland. The two nations previously faced each other on March 23, 2018, as part of their preparations for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. On that occasion, Nigeria secured a memorable 1-0 victory over the…
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SUPER Eagles of Nigeria will be without two of its biggest stars, Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, for the upcoming international friendlies against Poland and Portugal, head coach Eric Chelle has confirmed. Speaking ahead of the matches, Chelle revealed that Osimhen has been excused from the squad amid uncertainty surrounding his club future. “Victor Osimhen may have to change clubs, so I prefer that he stays where he is because if you play and you are not at 100 per cent, it is not good,” Chelle said. The Galatasaray forward has been at the centre of transfer speculation in recent…
CAPTAIN Terem Moffi and midfielder Alhassan Yusuf were the driving forces behind Nigeria’s emphatic 3-0 victory over Jamaica national football team in the Unity Cup final at The Valley on Saturday. The victory saw the Nigeria national football team become the first side to win the competition four times and retain the trophy in back-to-back finals against the same opponents. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that Yusuf wasted little time in announcing Nigeria’s intentions, firing the Super Eagles into the lead just two minutes after kick-off. Eric Chelle’s side dominated the remainder of the first half, creating a series of…
FIFA has confirmed that Super Eagles legend Austin “Jay Jay” Okocha holds the record for the most successful dribbles in a single FIFA World Cup match, underlining his enduring status as one of the most skilful footballers the game has ever produced, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. News Point Nigeria reports that according to the world football governing body, Okocha completed 15 successful dribbles against Italy during Nigeria’s Round of 16 clash at the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States — a feat achieved against one of the most celebrated defensive units of that era, including Paolo Maldini, Alessandro…
FEMI Azeez delivered a dream debut for Nigeria, scoring twice as the Super Eagles defeated Zimbabwe to book a place in the Unity Cup final. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that Millwall forward quickly put behind the disappointment of missing out in the Championship play-offs, announcing himself on the international stage with an early opener inside five minutes before adding a second goal shortly after the hour mark to give Nigeria a comfortable advantage. The victory keeps Nigeria’s perfect Unity Cup record intact, with the Super Eagles now set to defend the title they have won in all three previous…
PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Rangers International FC on their historic triumph in the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League season, hailing the Enugu-based side for securing a record ninth league title in a campaign that has rekindled memories of the club’s glorious past and reaffirmed its place in Nigerian football history. In a statement sent to News Point Nigeria Sport by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised the club’s managers, players, and supporters after they finished top of the league table with 68 points from 38 matches, edging out closest challengers Rivers United…
RANGERS International F.C. have etched their name deeper into Nigerian football history after defeating Ikorodu City F.C. 2-1 on Sunday to win the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that the victory at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena secured Rangers’ ninth league crown, drawing them level with Enyimba F.C. as the most successful clubs in NPFL history. The encounter, widely regarded as the standout fixture of the final matchday, lived up to expectations as both sides approached the contest with everything at stake. Rangers arrived in Lagos knowing that only victory would…
WIKKI Tourists FC has announced the death of its defender, Kabiru Mohammed, following a fatal auto crash along the Zaria–Gusau road. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that the club disclosed the tragic development in a statement posted on its official Facebook handle on Thursday. “The club is deeply saddened to announce the tragic death of Mohammed following a fatal accident along the Zaria–Gusau road,” the statement read. According to the club, the defender joined Wikki Tourists from Lobi Stars FC during the ongoing 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League season and quickly established himself as a key member of the team’s…
ERIC Chelle has announced separate squads for the upcoming Unity Cup tournament in London and Nigeria’s international friendly matches against Poland and Portugal scheduled for June. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that the Super Eagles boss retained experienced names such as captain Wilfred Ndidi, Francis Uzoho, Bruno Onyemaechi, Moses Simon, Akor Adams and Terem Moffi for the Unity Cup, while also handing opportunities to several fresh faces and home-based players. Nigeria will take on Zimbabwe in the semi-final of the Unity Cup at Charlton Athletic’s The Valley on May 26. The winner of the tie will advance to the final…
NIGERIA will lock horns with Guinea-Bissau, Tanzania, and Madagascar in the qualification series for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). News Point Nigeria Sport reports that this followed the 2027 AFCON draw held in Cairo, Egypt, on Tuesday, which saw the Super Eagles in Group L of the qualification race for the next continental showpiece. Nigeria’s opponents are not new to the three-time AFCON winners, as they have faced them in recent years. At the 2021 AFCON, the Super Eagles battled Guinea-Bissau in the group stages. Both nations were also opponents in the qualification race for the 2023 AFCON…
NIGERIA national football team could face familiar rivals Ghana national football team, Guinea national football team or Zambia national football team in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). News Point Nigeria Sports reports that the possible matchups emerged on Monday after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) officially unveiled the four pots ahead of Tuesday’s qualification draw. Nigeria’s Super Eagles were placed in Pot One alongside some of the continent’s top football nations, while Ghana and Zambia were listed in Pot Two, setting the stage for potential heavyweight clashes during the qualification campaign. Other countries drawn…
NEWLY appointed D’Tigers head coach David Fizdale has unveiled an ambitious vision for Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, declaring that his target is not only to qualify for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles but also to compete for a medal and ultimately victory at the tournament. Speaking in an interview with M4S TV as quoted by ESPN monitored by News Point Nigeria Sport, Fizdale said Nigeria must embrace a winning mentality similar to that of the United States as the national team begins a fresh rebuilding process under his leadership. “We have to make getting to Los Angeles our…
SUPER Eagles striker Victor Boniface has described his 2025–26 loan spell at Werder Bremen as a “crazy” and challenging experience following a difficult campaign marked by injuries, failed high-profile transfer moves, and a significant dip in form. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that Boniface made the remarks in a post shared via his official X handle, where he reflected on what turned out to be one of the toughest periods of his professional career. The Nigerian international endured a prolonged goal drought during his time at Werder Bremen, failing to score in 11 Bundesliga appearances after departing parent club Bayer…
BRENTFORD Football Club defender Michael Kayode has confirmed that he will wait for a call-up to Italy’s senior national team despite being eligible to represent Nigeria. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that the 21-year-old footballer made the declaration in an interview with Tuttosport, where he stated clearly that his priority remains continuing his international career with Italy. Kayode, who was born in Italy to Nigerian parents, remains eligible to represent either country at senior level, but insisted that his focus is firmly on the Italian national team. “I will always give priority to Italy: even at youth level, I grew…
LIVERPOOL youngster Rio Ngumoha has stirred excitement among Nigerian football fans after he was pictured wearing Nigeria’s iconic 1996 football jersey. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that photo, posted on the X handle of ESPN Africa, showed the exciting teenager beaming with excitement while putting on the famous green-and-white jersey associated with Nigeria’s historic Olympic football triumph. The jersey was worn by Nigeria’s U-23 side, popularly known as the “Dream Team,” when they won gold in the football event at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games in the United States. Coached by Dutch tactician Johannes Bonfrere, the Dream Team defeated football…
SUPER Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen has praised fellow Nigerian defender Calvin Bassey and Argentine international Cristian Romero, describing them as two of the toughest defenders he has faced in his career. Osimhen, who has built a reputation as one of Europe’s most dangerous forwards, commended the physicality, aggression and defensive intelligence of both players while reflecting on difficult matchups during recent interviews. The Nigerian striker said Bassey’s strength and pace make him one of the hardest defenders to play against, particularly because of their familiarity from international football. Speaking during a recent interview with River Rhodes monitored by News Point…
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has approved Nigeria’s bid to host the 2026 CAF Awards, as the country intensifies efforts to stage two major African football events. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that the approval was confirmed in a statement issued by the Nigeria Football Federation, which also revealed that Tinubu endorsed Nigeria’s proposal to host the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly later this year. The president announced the decisions during the ongoing Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi after meeting with Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football. Also present at the meeting were Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Bianca…
NIGERIA’s ambition to assemble a formidable basketball squad ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics has received a significant boost after four National Basketball Association players reportedly expressed interest in representing D’Tigers following the appointment of David Fizdale as head coach. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that Fizdale, a former NBA head coach with the Memphis Grizzlies and New York Knicks, most recently worked as an assistant coach with the Phoenix Suns between 2023 and 2025 before taking charge of Nigeria’s men’s national basketball team. Basketball journalist and scout Coach Hova disclosed that Aaron Nesmith has already committed to representing Nigeria…
NIGERIA women’s national football team will travel to the United Kingdom later this month for a short training tour as preparations continue for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that the training camp is expected to run from May 23 to 28, with one friendly match likely to be played during the trip. Although the tour falls outside the official FIFA international window, the Nigeria Football Federation has decided to organise the programme in a bid to keep the team active ahead of next year’s continental tournament and the qualification race for…
NIGERIA’s Under-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, on Saturday secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup scheduled to take place in Poland. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that the Falconets achieved the feat despite suffering a 2-1 defeat to Malawi’s U-20 side in the second leg of their final qualifying fixture at the Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe. Nigeria, however, progressed 3-2 on aggregate over Malawi’s Young Scorchers after taking a crucial first-leg advantage into the encounter. The Nigerian side advanced on aggregate after securing the important first-leg cushion, which proved enough to withstand a spirited performance…