Bob Songa, former Rwanda Senior Men’s cricket team Captain was impressed by the gradual improvement of their female cricket team as they defeated top-ranked Tanzania by 33 runs. Rwanda fought hard to win the opening match against East African rival Tanzania who is also the best-ranked Associate Cricket country in Africa. It was Rwanda’s second […]
Sports Minister partners Yucateco to develop boxing, says Nigeria is due for Olympic gold in boxing
*Commends YBP, Sues for Establishment of National Boxing championship The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has reiterated the Ministry’s determination to nurturing boxing talent at both grassroots and national levels. This dedication was underscored as the Ministry forged a new partnership with Yucateco Boxing Promotion (YBP), aimed at promoting the sport […]
Wheelchair Basketball workshop ends in Ilorin as Magaji calls for more funding for sports
The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Mallam Bolakale Adisa Magaji has lamented the withdrawal of subvention to Sports Federations as it used to be, adding that the move has impeded funding of sports development. While speaking at the closing ceremony of the national technical workshop for Wheelchair Basketball Coaches and Officials at […]
Wheelchair Basketball Federation to introduce National League, create new opportunities
Wheelchair Basketball Federation of Nigeria (WBFN) is targeting rapid growth for the sport through the introduction of National League, coupled with adequate capacity building and welfare. The President of the Federation, Oluwaseyi Johnson, while briefing newsmen today, Wednesday February 21, 2024, on the sideline of the ongoing national technical workshop for coaches and officials at […]
Magaji lauds Gov AbdulRazaq’s ingenuity on approval of renovation of Indoor Sports Hall
It is indeed heartwarming and good tidings to the sports industry in Kwara state for the approval of the renovation and upgrading of the Indoor Sports Hall of the State Stadium Complex by the state government. The edifice, which was constructed in 1977 by the then Military Governor of the state, Brigadier George Innih was […]
KFA Embark On Playing Tour of Lagos, Ibadan
The Kwara Football Academy (KFA) U-13 team will embark on a 4-day playing Tour of Lagos and Ibadan South-West Nigeria, from Wednesday 21st February through Saturday 24th February, 2024. While on the tour, the team will play 3 mini-tournament and a friendly match in Lagos and Ibadan respectively. The 25-boy contingent will be hosted by […]
South-South Continues Dominance at PwC U-17 Cricket
The fifth edition of the PwC National U-17 Championship wrapped up on Sunday, February 18th, 2024, at the twin Ovals of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, with the teen players representing the South-South region sweeping honors at the event. Like the previous editions, the boys and girls teams from the region were unbeaten […]
WBFN to select league officials from workshop in Ilorin
Ahead of the proposed wheelchair basketball league, successful officials at the National Workshop will be selected, according to the Wheelchair Basketball Federation of Nigeria. The Secretary General of WBFN, Aminu Sikiru made the disclosure during the arrival of officials for the National Technical Workshop which will commence tomorrow, Tuesday, February 20th, 2024, at the indoor […]
Three-day Wheelchair Basketball national workshop begins in Kwara February 19
The Wheelchair Basketball Federation of Nigeria (WBFN) has said it has concluded arrangements to organize a national technical workshop for coaches and officials in Kwara state. The Secretary General of WBFN, Aminu Sikiru, disclosed that the workshop will start on 19th February and last for three days at the Indoor Sports Hall of Kwara State […]
Sports Ministry to partner with the Military to produce laurel-winning athletes
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has pledged to work with military and para-military institutions to develop world-class athletes who can win international accolades for the country. Senator Enoh made this commitment while delivering a speech at the first edition of the Military and Para-Military Judo Championship in Abuja on the 14th […]