Kwara United Football Club Scouting Officer, Yinka Ojokojo Adekanye has expressed optimism that Super Eagles can go all the way in the ongoing 2023 AFCON, adding that the players are dedicated towards achieving the impossible. Super Eagles will square up against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in the Round of 16 on Saturday January 27, […]
Jide Allen Emerges Captain of Ilorin Golf Club
Jide Allen has emerged Captain of Ilorin Golf Club at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the club held at the Club House in Ilorin today Thursday January 25, 2024. Allen’s resounding victory in a contest that promised to be keen but eventually saw the incumbent stepping down for his challenger to emerge unopposed moments […]
Excitement and expectations build up as 2024 NCF/PWC National U17 kick-off
The 5th edition of the most exciting youth cricket festival in Nigeria is set to kick off tomorrow Friday January 26, 2024, across the country in 6 zones with zonal eliminations. According to the Nigeria Cricket Federation,(NCF) Development Manager South, Mr. Tonye Timinadi, 32 states are registered for the zonal playoffs for the male category […]
Sports Minister Receives Southampton Powered Community Hub, Affirms Ministry’s Dedication to Grassroots Development
*Says Ministry remains open to partnerships to create sustainable pathways for aspiring athletes The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has stated that the Ministry is dedicated to fostering grassroots sports development to guarantee the future of sports in the country. He made the statement during the visit of the Southampton Powered […]
Beach Volleyball: Nigeria qualifies for 13th African Games
Nigeria Men and Women’s Beach Volleyball teams have qualified for the 13th African Games in Ghana. The 13th African Games is scheduled for 8th to 23rd March, 2024 in Accra, Kumasi and Cape Coast in Ghana. The pair of Esther Mbah and Pamela Bawa recorded a 100% winning record in the Women ’s category beating […]
Beach Volleyball: Nigeria qualifies for 13th African Games
Nigeria Men and Women’s Beach Volleyball teams have qualified for the 13th African Games in Ghana. The 13th African Games is scheduled for 8th to 23rd March, 2024 in Accra, Kumasi and Cape Coast in Ghana. The pair of Esther Mbah and Pamela Bawa recorded a 100% winning record in the Women ’s category beating […]
Nigeria Makes History As Six Athletes Compete in Curling at Winter Youth Olympic Games
*Senator Enoh says Ministry is committed to enhancing profile of all sports In an unprecedented achievement, Nigeria is participating at the ongoing Winter Youth Olympic Games in Gangwon, South Korea, marking the first-ever appearance of the nation in the history of the Winter Youth Olympics. With a delegation of six athletes competing in the challenging […]
Female Cricket League: Uwana, Esther, Peculiar, and Faith lead performance board
The second day of cricket activity in the ongoing South-South Female Cricket League (SSFCL) saw some outstanding performances from Port Harcourt and Benin Zones. Uwana Moses, Pathfinders Cricket Club (CC), leads the batters with 106 runs in 2 matches. She is followed by Nigerian international and Smashers CC opening batter, Esther Sandy, who has 72 […]
NPFL: Dogo appreciate Kwarans for their patience as United beat Sunshine Stars 1-0
Kwara United Football Club returned to winning ways today, Saturday January 20, 2023, as they defeated Sunshine Stars of Akure by a lone goal in the Matchday 19 encounter of the 2023-2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), decided at the Main-Bowl of the State Stadium Complex, Ilorin. Playing with serious caution but great determination on […]
Sports Minister Congratulates Elizabeth Oshoba On Historic World Title Win
*Says feat represents a motivation for women in sports The Hon. Minister of Sports, Senator John Owan Enoh has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Elizabeth Oshoba for becoming the first Nigerian female boxer to clinch a world title. The historic feat took place during the World Boxing Council (WBC) Silver Female featherweight bout, where Oshoba […]