Author: Peter Noah KC

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…

VICTOR Boniface, the Super Eagles and Werder Bremen striker, has publicly credited award-winning Nigerian singer Teni for standing by him through one of the most difficult periods of his football career following months of injury and surgery that threatened to derail his season entirely, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. News Point Nigeria Sport report that Boniface, 25, underwent surgery on January 10 after suffering severe cartilage damage during a Bundesliga match in December 2025. The procedure was carried out by renowned surgeon Dr. Christian Fink in Innsbruck, Austria, following months of persistent knee pain that eventually forced the striker to cut…

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…