*Nigeria to participate in 25 sports, 8 Olympic qualifiers Team Nigeria’s contingent to the 2024 African Games will open camp on February 15, 2024, in five states across the Federation, as preparation hits second gear for the Games, which will take place in Accra, Ghana from March 8 – 23, 2023. During a meeting with […]
South-South Female Cricket League Super Four teams and stars
Two weeks ago, four teams out of eight title contenders emerged for the South-South Female Cricket League Super Four finals in Edo State. The four female cricket clubs all boast unique qualities that make them stand out as the 3rd season enters the twilight zone. Thanks to the organizers of the league, which aimed at […]
Kwara govt passionate about development of young people, girl-child –Buge
Kwara State government has reiterated its passion for the development of youth, as well as the growth of girl-child, even as it pledges to open more windows of opportunities that will sustain hope and future for the youth. The Commissioner for Youth Development, Hon. Nafisat Musa Buge, while kicking off the second edition of the […]
NPFLU17: Kwara United beats Tornadoes as Olatunji wins MOTM Award
After letting in two late goals that ensured they lost their first match in the ongoing Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) U-17 championship against Lobi Stars yesterday, Kwara United this morning bounced back, beating Niger Tornadoes by a lone goal. Olatunji Yusuf scored the lone goal in the 39th minute, to take his goal tally […]
2nd Kwara 1st Lady 6-a-side female football tourney kicks off Monday
The second edition of the Kwara First Lady six-a-side female football competition is expected to Kick-off on Monday February 5th, 2024, at the Kwara State Stadium Complex, with 10 clubs and schools competing in two categories. Five clubs and five schools registered to participate in the competition being staged in honour of the First Lady […]
AFCON 2023: Minister of Sports sends heartfelt message to Super Eagles
The Honorable Minister of Sports Development,Senator John Owan Enoh has sent a heartfelt message to the Super Eagles of Nigeria as a compatriot. The Nigerian National team, the Super Eagles is expected to play the National team of Angola, Palancas Negras today Friday February 2, 2024, in the quarter-finals of the ongoing African Cup of […]
Eniola: The ‘Golden Girl’ destined to be great
Bolaji Eniola Mariam broke into Nigeria’s consciousness when she stunned the more fancied Ukrainian Oksana Kozyna 18-21, 21-14, 21-18 in the SL3 category to win the first-ever gold medal by an African Para badminton player outside the continent at the Spanish Para badminton International Championship on Sunday 16th May 2021. She had fought to come […]
NPFL Youth League: Kwara United departs for Lafia, as Kumbi charges team
Kwara United Football Club U-17 team this morning, Wednesday January 31, 2024, departed for Lafia, Nasarawa state ahead of the screening and commencement of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Youth League championship. The youth teams of all the 20 NPFL clubs were drawn into groups of four each, with Kwara United drawn in Group […]
PWC U17 Cricket Championship: New stars unearthed as Edo leads in South-South
The joy of being chosen to represent the state squad has now turned into a test of performance on the pitch, as cricket action for the south-south boys began last Friday. On Friday, Edo State had a clear victory over Delta State by 35 runs. Saturday’s encounter showed a low-margin defeat was recorded against Akwa […]
Akwa Ibom girls takes Rivers to the Cleaners
Inyene Ubong from Akwa Ibom became a new cricket sensation when she anchored a brilliant batting role to help Akwa Ibom whitewash Rivers State by 98 runs for the first victory in 2024 NCF/PwC National U17 Cricket Championship in south-south. Akwa Ibom scored 120 runs and lost 9 wickets in 15 overs (120/9). Rivers were […]