Kwara State Football Association has congratulated Barrister Abdulhakeem Uthman Mustapha SAN on his recent appointment as Pro-Chancellor/Chairman of the Federal University of Education, Kano state, by President Bola AhmedTinubu. The Kwara-born legal luminary, who was former Chairman, Appeals Committee of the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF), excels in the legal profession, and general admistration. In […]
Sports Minister offers support to Super Eagles winger, Moses Simon, others facing injury layoffs
The Hon. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh on Thursday conveyed heartfelt wishes for a speedy recovery to injured Super Eagles winger, Moses Simon, as well as other Nigerian athletes facing injury layoffs. During a visit to Nantes, France, Special Assistant on Grassroots to the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Chief Anthony Adeboye […]
Sports Minister Organizes 1st FMSD National Council on Sports Meeting to Shape Future of Nigerian Sports
The Hon. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has extended invitations to State Commissioners of Sports, government officials, sports federations, and relevant stakeholders to attend the 1st Federal Ministry of Sports Development (FMSD) National Council on Sports Meeting. The meeting, themed “Sports for National Unity and Socio-Economic Growth,” is scheduled to take place […]
Para Badminton: Bolaji, Chigozie qualify for Paris 2024 Paralympics
The duo of Mariam Eniola Bolaji and Jeremiah Chigozie have qualified for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games coming up from 28th August to 8th September. According to the Badminton World Federation, Multiple African Champion, Mariam Bolaji will represent Nigeria in the Women’s Singles Standing Lower 3 (SL3), while Jeremiah Chigozie represents Nigeria in the Men’s […]
Justice Akanbi agrees to back Kwara SWAN Games 2024
*Says sports writers are critical partners in sports promotion The Chairman of Emirate Global Hotel and Suites, Justice Lambo Akanbi (rtd) has pledged unalloyed support for the forthcoming media sports fiesta tagged SWAN Games 2024, coming up at the last quarter of the year. The former Commissioner For Youths and Information pledged support for the […]
Super Eagles midfielder Ndidi visits Sports Minister, Senator John Enoh
Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi paid a courtesy visit to the office of the Hon. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, today Wednesday, May 14, 2024. Accompanied by his Manager, Yahaya Atom, and Mr. Yemi Idowu, Ndidi engaged in discussions with the Sports Minister on various matters pertaining to Nigerian football. During the […]
NNL PlayOffs: AbraySports is not going to Ibadan to make up numbers -Yusuf
Chairman of AbraySports Football Club, Abdullahi Yusuf has stated that the club is not going to Ibadan centre for NLO qualifiers into the second tier nation football league, Nigeria National League (NNL) to make up the numbers. “Our target is to win and be in the Nigerian National League (NNL),” he explained to newsmen in […]
Hon Shittu pledges support for Kwara SWAN, anticipates massive sports activities
Chairperson, House Committee on Sports in the Kwara State House of Assembly, Hon. Rukayat Shittu has pledged support towards robust media coverage of sports activities in the state. Speaking to Executive members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara State chapter, in Ilorin today, Tuesday May 14, 2024, the lawmaker said that with […]
Sports Minister rallies support for new Super Eagles Coach, Finidi George
*Describes his appointment as symbolic, momentous Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, today, Monday May 13, 2024, rallied support of critical stakeholders and Nigerians for Finidi George, the newly appointed Coach of the Senior National Team, the Super Eagles. Speaking at the unveiling of Finidi George as the new Head Coach of the […]
Golf described as game of life, as Emirate Global Hotel Amateur Open Tournament ends in Ilorin
Golf has been described as a game of life, as well as a game that transcends boundaries and brings people together in a spirit of competition, camaraderie and sportsmanship. The Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BOT) of Ilorin Golf Club, Hon. Justice Lambo Akanbi (rtd) in his speech during the closing ceremony of the […]