Author: Peter Noah KC

THE Nigeria Football Federation has announced the appointments of Abdu Maikaba and Eboboritse Uwejamomere as head coaches of the men’s national U-20 team and the U-17 boys national team respectively. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that the appointments of Maikaba and Uwejamomere followed a major reshuffling of the technical and backroom staff of Nigeria’s age-grade national football teams. “The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has endorsed the recommendation of the Federation’s Technical and Development Committee for the appointments of Abdu Maikaba and Eboboritse Uwejamomere as head coaches of the U20 and U17 Boys National Teams,” the NFF announced…

A 14-YEAR-OLD junior golfer and student of Technical College, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, Malik Adams, has emerged champion of the inaugural Golf Shop NG Tournament after defeating a field of more than 170 players at the Elephant Cement Golf Club in Sagamu, Ogun State. According to a statement sent to News Point Nigeria Sport on Wednesday by Middle Bridge Services, the consulting company for Golf Shop NG Ltd, Adams, who played off a 25 handicap, delivered one of the most remarkable rounds of the competition, posting a Net 61 (10-under-par) and Gross 86 to finish six strokes clear of his closest rival.…

RIVERS United coach, Finidi George, has said the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title race will go down to the wire, insisting that his side must secure victory in their final away fixture against Wikki Tourists to keep their championship hopes alive. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that Rivers United, who led the league table for most of the season with a cushion of about seven points, now trail Enugu Rangers by one point with only two matches remaining in the campaign. Rangers climbed to the top of the table after recording a comfortable 2–0 victory over Bayelsa United…

THE final day of the world relay championships in Gaborone, Botswana, produced yet another mixed day for team Nigeria, with two teams securing tickets for the World Championships to join the 4x100m mixed relay team that qualified on the opening day of the championships. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that the quartets of Samson Nathaniel, Taiwo Kudoro, Chidi Okezie, and Patience Okon-George ran a season best of 3:12. 88 seconds to finish second in Heat Two of the 4x400m mixed relay repechage to pick one of the two tickets available, with South Africa picking the other ticket, having won the…

NIGERIA’s women wrestlers turned the mats in Alexandria, Egypt, into a stage of dominance, power, and precision, once again stamping their authority on the continent. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that the at African Wrestling Championships, Team Nigeria didn’t just compete, they commanded, cruising to the women’s title with a performance that reaffirmed their long-standing supremacy in African wrestling. Team Nigeria secured eight gold and two silver medals out of 10 events to clinch the title for a record 15th time. an achievement that reflects not just technical superiority, but years of resilience, discipline, and a steadily growing wrestling culture…

Nigeria has set a new African record in the mixed 4×100 metres relay event at the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone. News Point Nigeria Sport report that Nigerian quartet of Favour Ashe, Jennifer Obi, Chidera Ezeakor and Maria Omokwe produced a blistering performance on Saturday, clocking a record time of 40.24 seconds in one of the heats of the competition. Although Nigeria finished fourth in the race, the impressive time secured one of the two non-automatic qualification spots, earning the team a place in the final of the mixed 4×100m relay event. The performance also secured Nigeria’s qualification for the…

STANLEY Nwabali could be set for a move to East Africa, with Simba Sports Club among the clubs showing firm interest in the Nigeria international goalkeeper, according to Footy-Africa. Sources within the region told News Point Nigeria Sport that Simba have already made initial enquiries about the 28-year-old shot stopper, who is currently a free agent after leaving Chippa United earlier this year. East African-based football agent, Edgah Mitemah, confirmed that the Tanzanian side are actively searching for reinforcement in the goalkeeping department, with Nwabali emerging as one of the leading options. “They are looking to strengthen in that position,…

FORMER Super Eagles defender and ex-Enyimba head coach, Khadiri Ikhana, has declared that Samson Siasia, Daniel Amokachi and Abdu Maikaba are capable hands to lead the new generation of Nigeria’s U-20 Flying Eagles and U-23 Olympic Team, insisting, however, that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) must allow them to work independently. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that Ikhana, who spoke exclusively to a select journalist, stressed that the trio would only succeed if the NFF refrains from interfering in player invitations to national camp and match selections. The 74-year-old football tactician maintained that the three coaches are tested and proven…

COACH Abdu Maikaba has dismissed reports suggesting that he has already been appointed head coach of Nigeria’s men’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles. News Point Nigeria reports that Maikaba, who previously handled Wikki Tourists, said although he applied for the position, he has not received any official communication from the Nigeria Football Federation confirming his appointment. Speaking with journalists, the coach stressed that the reports circulating about his appointment were premature. “I have applied but nobody has told me that I have got the job officially,” he said. The clarification comes as the NFF Technical Committee continues to review…

GENOA forward Jeff Ekhator has sparked fresh speculation over a possible international switch to Nigeria after openly discussing his roots and personal connection to the country, despite his current involvement with Italy’s youth teams. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that the 19-year-old striker, born in Genoa to Nigerian parents, remains eligible to represent both Italy and Nigeria at senior level, with his recent remarks expected to draw attention from officials of the Nigeria Football Federation. Speaking about his background, Ekhator revealed that both of his parents are Nigerian and that their heritage continues to shape his identity. He added that…

SUPER Eagles forward Victor Osimhen delivered a standout performance in one of Turkey’s fiercest rivalries, finding the net as Galatasaray secured a commanding 2–0 victory over city rivals Fenerbahçe at RAMs Park on Sunday night. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that the high-intensity encounter began with early drama as Fenerbahçe were handed a chance to take the lead in the 11th minute. However, Anderson Talisca failed to convert from the penalty spot, a miss that would later prove costly for the visitors. Galatasaray capitalised on that reprieve, with Osimhen breaking the deadlock five minutes before halftime. The striker showed composure…

SUPER Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has acknowledged that financial negotiations remain ongoing between his camp and the Nigeria Football Federation over the terms of his contract, even as he insists that his primary focus remains firmly on managing the national team and preparing for upcoming competitions. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that Chelle, whose current contract runs until January 2027, confirmed that discussions surrounding his future are still in progress, but clarified that those engagements are being handled by his representative. He stressed that his attention is fixed on technical responsibilities, particularly in the aftermath of Nigeria’s impressive outing…

FORMER Nigerian international, Mike Eneramo, has passed away after collapsing during a training session in Kaduna on Friday. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that the incident occurred in the early hours of the morning at a primary school in the Ungwan Yelwa area, where Eneramo was said to be carrying out routine training exercise. According to reports, the striker suffered a suspected heart attack and died before he could be taken to the hospital. Eneramo enjoyed a successful career, most notably with Espérance Sportive de Tunis, where he became a prolific goal scorer. During his time in Tunisia, he won…

THE Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has made a decisive move to bolster the Super Eagles by initiating contact with Newcastle United striker William Osula over a potential switch in international allegiance. News Point Nigeria Sport gathered that the approach is part of ongoing efforts by the football body to attract dual-eligible players with the potential to strengthen the national team ahead of upcoming international engagements. Osula, 22, was born in Copenhagen to a Danish mother and a Nigerian-French father, making him eligible to represent Denmark, France, or Nigeria at senior level. Despite his multiple eligibility options, the forward has previously…

FORMER Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju has thrown his support behind Kelechi Iheanacho’s potential return to the Super Eagles, pointing to the striker’s renewed form at Celtic despite a season disrupted by injuries, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that Iheanacho, who made the switch to the Scottish club in the summer, has faced a difficult campaign largely due to recurring hamstring injuries that have significantly limited his playing time. Despite these challenges, the 29-year-old forward has still delivered six goals and one assist in 18 appearances for the Hoops, underlining his ability to make an impact whenever…

NIGERIA’s Super Falcons have risen one place to 36th in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking and remain the top-ranked team in Africa. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that the ranking, released on Tuesday, shows a modest improvement from the 37th position the team occupied in the December 2025 ranking. The ranking also reflects two pre-WAFCON friendlies against Cameroon, in which it first lost 1–0 in February, followed by a 3–1 victory in March 2026. Three days after a narrow 1–0 defeat in the first encounter, the 10-time African champions returned with a sharper, more aggressive display to turn the…

NIGERIAN football has been thrown into mourning following the death of former Nigeria Football Federation president Ibrahim Galadima, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 78. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that Galadima, one of the country’s most respected sports administrators, led the then Nigeria Football Association (now Nigeria Football Federation) between 2002 and 2006, a period that left a lasting imprint on the domestic game and its governance structures. Tributes have poured in from across the football community, with current NFF president Ibrahim Gusau describing his death as a major blow to Nigerian sports. Gusau said Galadima…

THE rejection of Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili’s bid to switch allegiance to Turkey has not only halted her plans to compete under a new flag but has also prompted Nigerian sports authorities to embrace her return, even as World Athletics raised concerns over the integrity of international athlete transfers. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that the World Athletics, through its Nationality Review Panel, rejected an application by the Turkish Athletics Federation (TAF) to secure a transfer of allegiance for the 23-year-old athlete, effectively ruling her ineligible to represent Turkey in major international competitions, including the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.…

THE President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has pledged to train 10 Nigerian referees in the use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology as part of renewed and strategic efforts to strengthen match officiating and enhance professionalism within the country’s football ecosystem. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that Gusau made this commitment on Wednesday during a formal meeting with the new executive team of the Nigeria Referees Association (NRA) at the NFF secretariat in Abuja, in what observers described as a significant step toward modernising officiating standards in Nigeria. The visiting delegation, led by acting president Kelechi…

ON a tense Champions League night where margins were razor-thin and fate hung in the balance, Ademola Lookman delivered a moment that travelled far beyond Madrid. The Nigerian forward didn’t just score—he shifted momentum, silenced doubt, and carried Atletico Madrid into the semi-finals. For a global audience watching Europe’s elite collide, this was more than a quarter-final—it was a reminder that African talent is not just participating at the highest level, but defining it. Atletico progressed 3-2 on aggregate despite a 2-1 defeat in the second leg, surviving a fierce Barcelona comeback attempt. Lookman’s goal—calm, precise, and timed with instinct—restored…