By Newspointer Sports DeskJanuary 10, 2026 Nigeria have booked a place in the semi-final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco after defeating Algeria 2–0 in their quarter-final encounter on Saturday evening. The Super Eagles delivered an impressive performance against the Desert Foxes, dominating proceedings for much of the first half but…
By Newspointer Sports Deck – January 06, 2026 NEWSPOINTER reports that Nigeria thrashed Mozambique 4-0 in the AFCON Round of 16 tie played on Monday night to qualify for the quarter-final. In the other Round of 16 clash played on Monday, Egypt won 3-1 against the Benin Republic to progress to the next stage. Egypt…
By Newspointer News DeskDecember 23, 2025 The newly elected President of the Bankers All Stars (BAS) Football Club, Abiodun Sadiku, has pledged to prioritise members’ welfare, unity and teamwork as he assumes leadership of the Ilorin-based football club. Sadiku emerged president at the weekend through an online voting process, describing his election as a call…
By Newspointer Sport DeskDec. 15, 2025 Ilorin – The Kwara Kiddies League (KKL), a grassroots youth football initiative, is fast gaining recognition as a key pipeline for the development of future players for Nigeria’s national teams. Football stakeholders have hailed the league’s structure and talent production, predicting that KKL alumni will soon feature prominently at…
By Newspointer Sport DeskTroost-Ekong – Dece. 5, 2025 Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has announced his retirement from international football. The defender confirmed his decision in a post on his official Instagram page on Friday, drawing the curtain on a notable career with the Nigerian national team. Troost-Ekong, 31, described the decision as a tough…
By Willies Ugo, GombeGombe Sports – 1st, 2025 Nigerian sprint legend and Olympic medallist, Mary Onyali, has urged young athletes in Gombe State to pursue their sporting careers with discipline, determination and dedication. Onyali gave the advice while speaking during a panel discussion at the second edition of the Prudential Sports Award, held in Gombe…
Willies Ugo, Gombe Gombe SWAN – Nov. 3, 2025 The Gombe State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria has congratulated three illustrious sons of the state for bagging Sports Icons awards at the SWAN Diamond Jubilee celebration held in Abuja. Those honoured include CEO of Prudential Sports Limited and pioneer Chairman of the…
By Willies Ugo, Gombe Gombe Football – August 24, 2025 The organisers of the Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup have announced August 22 to September 9, 2025 as the registration window for clubs interested in this year’s edition of the grassroots football competition. Chairman of the organising committee, Promise Uwaeme, who disclosed this at…
By Taiwo Oguniyi Lagos, Nigeria – June 28, 2025 Kwara United FC etched their name into the history books on Saturday evening after winning the 2024 President Federation Cup—Nigeria’s oldest and most prestigious football competition—for the first time ever. In a dramatic final played at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos, the Harmony Boys edged…
By Taiwo Oguniyi NEWSPOINTER KWARA – June 28, 2025 Head coach of Kwara United, Tunde Sanni, has expressed confidence ahead of the 2024 President Federation Cup final, assuring fans that the team is fully prepared to claim the title for the first time in the club’s history. Kwara United will face Abakaliki FC in the…
