SUPER Eagles forward, Akor Adams has played down concerns over his recent goal drought after helping Sevilla FC secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Getafe CF in Spain’s top flight. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that the encounter, staged at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez, saw Sevilla extend their positive run despite Adams failing to find the net for the fourth consecutive league match. The 24-year-old forward has now drawn blanks against Mallorca, Girona, Alaves and Getafe. His last goal came in January during a 2-1 victory over Athletic Bilbao, shortly after returning from international duty at the Africa Cup of…
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THE leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has admitted it is still in shock following sweeping new demands tabled by Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, including a reported $130,000 monthly salary and a raft of luxury provisions. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that the controversial 19-point request, submitted last week, has triggered intense debate across Nigeria’s football community, with former internationals, administrators and fans sharply divided over whether the coach deserves such terms. Reacting to reports of Chelle’s requests for accommodation with uninterrupted electricity and mobility logistics, NFF Secretary General, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, clarified that the coach is…
FORMER Nigeria internationals Odion Ighalo and Garba Lawal have expressed strong confidence that Ademola Lookman will become a central figure at Atletico Madrid, following the winger’s impressive start since his January switch from Atalanta BC. News Point Nigeria Sports reports that Lookman, a former African Footballer of the Year, sealed a four-and-a-half-year deal with the Spanish giants after a prolonged transfer saga. Since arriving in Madrid, he has wasted little time making his presence felt, registering five goal involvements in five appearances across all competitions. The dynamic forward announced himself in style, scoring on both his Copa del Rey and…
FRESH uncertainty has clouded Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup ambitions after FIFA released its 2025 CAS & Football Annual Report without any reference to Nigeria’s pending petition against DR Congo. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that the omission has triggered renewed anxiety among Nigerian football fans and stakeholders, as the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) continues to await a ruling on its protest alleging that DR Congo fielded ineligible players during the African play-off final for the 2026 World Cup. Nigeria had submitted its petition on December 15, 2025, following the Super Eagles’ dramatic and heartbreaking elimination after a 4–3 penalty…
SUPER Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has shared emotional details about the harsh realities that shaped his childhood, revealing how extreme poverty and difficult living conditions in Lagos fueled his determination to succeed. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that the 27-year-old forward, speaking in an interview with The Players’ Tribune, recalled growing up in Olusosun, a densely populated slum in Lagos, where survival was a daily struggle for his family. Osimhen said life became especially difficult after the death of his mother, a tragedy that plunged the household deeper into hardship. His father, who had worked as a driver, reportedly lost…
SUPER Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has opened up about one of the most challenging periods of his professional career, revealing how former Everton manager Frank Lampard rescued him from the brink of a loan move after a turbulent spell marked by disappointment and uncertainty. Iwobi’s struggles began during the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), where Nigeria suffered a round-of-16 exit to Tunisia. The midfielder was sent off in that match — a moment he now describes as one of the lowest points of his club and international journey. Upon returning to England after the tournament, Iwobi said he was…
THE Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCT FA), Mohammed Adam Mukhtar, has cautioned Nigerians against assuming that a favourable ruling from FIFA would automatically secure a World Cup ticket for the Super Eagles. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that Mukhtar made the remarks as anticipation builds over FIFA’s pending decision on Nigeria’s protest concerning the eligibility of several DR Congo players during a World Cup qualifying match. FIFA had initially indicated that a verdict would be delivered on Monday, February 16. However, the decision is yet to be released, leaving Nigerian football fans anxiously awaiting clarity on…
THE holy fasting month of Ramadan will also begin in Nigeria on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the Sultan of Sokoto, Saad Abubakar has announced. News Point Nigeria reports that the Sultan Abubakar, who doubles as the president of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), said this in a broadcast Tuesday night. The announcement followed the sighting of the crescent moon in a multiple locations in Nigeria, according to the National Moonsighting Committee. “The Sultan felicitates with the entire Muslim community on the auspicious occasion of the forthcoming 1447AH Ramadan Fast,” a statement by the Sultan added. He prayed…
NIGERIA’s Super Eagles are set to take on Jordan in an international friendly in Amman during the March 23–31 FIFA window. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that the match will mark the first-ever senior meeting between the two nations and forms part of Jordan’s preparation for their debut World Cup appearance. Nicknamed “The Chivalrous Ones,” Jordan has been drawn into a challenging World Cup group alongside defending champions Argentina, Algeria, and Austria. Reports also indicate that Iran is exploring a March fixture against the three-time African champions, while a potential June clash with Portugal is under consideration. However, Nigeria’s participation…
NIGERIA’s U-20 women’s team, the Falconets, have advanced to the final round of the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after defeating Senegal 2-1 in the second leg of their tie in Diamniadio on Saturday evening. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that the victory secured a 3-1 aggregate triumph for the two-time FIFA World Cup silver medallists, who now face Malawi in the decisive round of the qualification series scheduled for May. Playing at the Annexe Stade Abdoulaye Wade in Diamniadio, the Falconets showed composure and tactical discipline to protect their slim first-leg advantage while extending…
NIGERIA’s hopes of keeping its 2026 FIFA World Cup dream alive may rest on a crucial decision expected Monday as the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) prepares to rule on a petition filed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) against the Democratic Republic of the Congo. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that barring any last-minute delay, FIFA is scheduled to deliver its verdict on February 16 regarding allegations that several Congolese players were ineligible during last year’s African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. At the centre of the protest are claims that up to nine players fielded by…
ATLETICO Madrid hammered Copa del Rey holders Barcelona 4-0 on Thursday in the first leg of their semi-final. After an Eric Garcia own goal sent Diego Simeone’s side ahead early on, Antoine Griezmann, Ademola Lookman, and Julian Alvarez struck to give Atletico a landslide lead by half-time. Barca defender Garcia was sent off in the final stages, with Atletico maintaining their significant advantage on the record 32-time winners, which they will take into the second leg at Camp Nou on March 3. Both sides missed good chances in the second half, with Barca’s Pau Cubarsi having a goal disallowed before…
BARCELONA have reignited their pursuit of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, with reports from Spain indicating that the Catalan giants are preparing a renewed summer approach for the prolific Galatasaray forward. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that the La Liga powerhouse is believed to have identified Osimhen as the ideal long-term successor to veteran Polish striker Robert Lewandowski, whose role at the club is gradually being reduced as Barcelona plan for the future. According to reports circulating in Spanish media via Haberlisin, Barcelona’s recruitment team considers the Nigerian international a perfect fit for the club’s next phase of rebuilding, citing…
SUPER Eagles head coach Eric Sékou Chelle has reportedly emerged as a potential candidate to take over at French Ligue 1 giants Olympique de Marseille following the departure of Roberto De Zerbi. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that multiple reports in France indicate that Marseille are considering Chelle as part of their shortlist after parting ways with De Zerbi by mutual consent on Wednesday. The Italian tactician left the club after a string of disappointing results, culminating in a heavy 5-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. The loss saw Marseille slip to fourth place in the Ligue 1 standings, while their…
THERE is renewed optimism within the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) that the Super Eagles may yet receive an unexpected lifeline in their quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as the football body awaits a decisive ruling from FIFA over a protest filed against DR Congo. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the expanded 48-team tournament appeared dashed last November after the Super Eagles suffered a painful penalty shootout defeat to DR Congo in the final of the African play-offs in Morocco. The defeat left the three-time African champions on the brink of missing…
FORMER Arsenal prodigy Ethan Nwaneri has spoken candidly about his Nigerian heritage, reaffirming a deep personal connection to the country following his loan move to French Ligue 1 giants Olympique Marseille. Nwaneri, an 18-year-old attacking midfielder, joined Marseille during the winter transfer window from Arsenal in search of regular first-team football, after finding limited opportunities at the Emirates Stadium despite his obvious talent and early promise. Since arriving in France, the highly rated youngster has begun to settle quickly, making two appearances for the former European champions and already opening his goal account, an encouraging start that has further raised…
THE proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra has said that its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, ordered the total cancellation of the Monday sit-at-home across the South-East, with effect from February 9, 2026. This was disclosed by the IPOB spokesperson, Emma Powerful, in a press statement sent to News Point Nigeria on Sunday. He added that the directive came directly from Kanu. Recall that the pro-Biafran group declared the sit-at-home in August 2021 as a way of protesting the rendition of Kanu to Nigeria and his subsequent incarceration. During the exercise, markets, schools, banks and offices remained shut. Powerful said that with the…
KINGS Park Football Club has announced the death of its player, Saburi Adeniji, popularly known as “Ola,” who passed away on Friday morning following complications from a severe brain stem injury. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that the club confirmed the news in an official statement, describing Adeniji’s death as a devastating loss to the Kings Park family and the wider football community. He wore the number 17 jersey and was widely regarded as both a committed player and a respected teammate. Adeniji had been receiving treatment at Queen’s Hospital, where he was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit on…
SUPER Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has revealed that Nigeria is still clinging to a slim but significant hope of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as the national team waits on a crucial decision that could reopen the door to football’s biggest stage. News Point Nigeria Sport reports Iwobi, who plays his club football with Fulham in the English Premier League, admitted that the mood within the Super Eagles camp is one of anxious anticipation, following Nigeria’s dramatic and painful exit from the World Cup qualification play-offs. Speaking in a recent interview, the 29-year-old reflected on the emotional toll…
NEWLY signed Atletico Madrid forward Ademola Lookman has been handed the club’s jersey number 22 after completing a high-profile move from Italian side Atalanta on the deadline day of the January transfer window. News Point Nigeria Sport reports that the Nigerian international sealed a four-year contract with the Spanish giants on Monday, ending months of speculation surrounding his future and bringing his three-and-a-half-year stay in Bergamo to a close. The transfer is reportedly worth €40 million, while Italian outlet La Repubblica disclosed that Lookman will earn €7 million per season at Atletico Madrid—more than triple his previous annual salary of…