THE scout credited with discovering Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna has opened up on how he identified the young talent and convinced Swedish club AIK to sign him before he eventually secured a move to the English Premier League. News Point Nigeria Sports reports Herish Sadi, who played a key role in Yohanna’s recruitment, recounted the events that led to the youngster’s arrival in Sweden after the player completed his transfer from AIK to Brighton & Hove Albion. The highly rated 18-year-old winger recently signed a five-year contract with Brighton following a series of impressive performances for AIK, a development that…
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ENGLISH Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion have completed the signing of Nigerian wonderkid Zadok Yohanna from AIK Stockholm in a deal worth £21.5 million. News Point Nigeria Sport reports transfer marks a historic milestone for the Kaduna-born winger, who only turned professional and moved to Europe last year. The move makes Yohanna the most expensive player ever to transfer from a Scandinavian country to one of Europe’s top leagues. At just 18 years old, Yohanna also becomes the most expensive Nigerian teenager in football history, surpassing the fee paid when John Obi Mikel joined Chelsea from Norway’s Lyn…
VISITNG golfers from the neighbouring Katsina Golf Club on Saturday defeated their hosts, Kano Golf Club 1908, in a keenly contested one-day friendly inter-club matchplay held at the Kano Golf Course, finishing with a score of 4½ to 2½. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that the match featured a total of 36 golfers—18 from each club—paired in twos and competing across 18 holes each. The players, drawn from various handicap rankings (a numerical measure of a golfer’s demonstrated ability), delivered a competitive outing that reflected both skill and sportsmanship. At the brief but impressive closing ceremony held at the Kano…
VETERAN forward Aishat Oshoala and Everton star Toni Payne were on the scoresheet as Nigeria defeated Senegal 2-1 in a friendly match on Friday as the Super Falcons continue preparations for the defence of their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) crown. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that a solid first-half performance from the Super Falcons saw Nigeria take a two-goal cushion. Payne gave Nigeria the lead in the 32nd minute of the clash, firing into the net from a nicely teed-up ball from right-back Shukurat Oladipo. The Super Falcons then made it two at the Remo Stars Sports Complex,…
PLAYERS and officials of Rivers United sustained minor injuries after their team bus was involved in an accident on Thursday. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that the team’s Media Officer, Charles Mayuku, said the accident happened while Rivers United were travelling to Awka, Anambra State, for the President Federation Cup Round of 16 fixture against Nasarawa United. “The incident occurred along the Obiri-Ikwerre Airport Road on the outskirts of Port Harcourt shortly after the team departed from the club’s camp,” Mayuku said in a statement. “The club can confirm that some players and officials sustained minor injuries in the accident.…
THE Super Falcons camp in Ikenne, Ogun State, has begun to gather momentum with the arrival of 11 players as of Tuesday evening ahead of the team’s double-header international friendlies against Senegal, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. News Point Nigeria Sport report leading the early arrivals are six-time African Player of the Year, Asisat Oshoala, Serie A Women’s Best Defender Shukurat Oladipo, and Turkey-based Kafayat Shittu, who were among the first players to report to camp on Monday. The camp received a further boost on Tuesday as eight more players checked in to continue preparations for the upcoming encounters. Among those…
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…
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…