Kwara United Football Club has congratulated His Royal Highness, the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, on the celebration of 28 years on the throne. The Emir of Ilorin, who is the Chairman of Kwara State Traditional Council, is the 11th Emir of Ilorin. He ascended to the throne in 1995. In a […]
FG commends Enugu state for promoting sports development
The Federal Government has commended the Enugu State Government under the stewardship of His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubusi Mbah, for its commitment towards promoting sports development through the innovative and comprehensive upgrade and rebranding of sporting facilities in the state. The Hon. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, gave the commendation today in […]
Olakunle Olusegun Kwara Kids Cup (OKKC) begins in Ilorin
The maiden edition of Olakunle Olusegun Kwara Kids Cup will kick off at Ilorin, the Kwara State capital on Monday 20th November, 2023. The tournament, which is geared towards the discovery, development and nurturing of young talents at the grassroots is been sponsored by Mr. Olakunle Olusegun Jnr., the former Arsenal Kiddies Football Academy prodigy […]
Sports identified as tool to check insecurity, create employment, as Isin LG schools table tennis tourney ends
By Sulyman AbdulSomad Sports has been identified as the means of reducing or eradicating insecurity in the society, through having deliberate and objective investment that encourages genuine identification of talents, coupled with right mentorship and empowerment. The Transition Implementation Committee (TIC) Chairman of Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State, Hon. (Engr) Tunde Fadipe, while […]
Keeping fit through exercise, best health remedy for all -Akorede
Ambassador Akorede Kehinde Monsur is the Chief Instructor of Exercise is medicine, and the Chief Instructor, Al-Hikmah University Gym. He spoke to sportsbash.com.ng on the importance of exercise, the forthcoming ‘150 minutes move’, its concept and objectives. Excerpts: How did you come across ‘Exercise is medicine’? The idea of exercise is medicine came about when […]
Ilorin Golf Club hosts 2nd Harmony Open
Arrangements are in top gear to ensure a hitch-free 2nd edition of Harmony Open Golf Championship, in Ilorin. The competition, which is billed to run from 10th to 11th November 2023, on the tricky Ilorin Golf Course will feature over 150 players in several categories, who have signified interest in participating in the event. The […]
Dr. Are commends Minister of Sports for Visionary Initiatives for Nigerian sports
*Says sports sector is on the brink of a transformative period The President of the Nigerian Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), Dr. Demola Are has extended commendations to the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, for his strategic vision and pivotal contributions to the country’s sports development. He stated that Nigeria’s sports landscape is […]
Kwara United survive early scare to beat Sporting Lagos 2-1
A first minute goal by highly mobile and ambitious Jonathan Alukwu unsettled Kwara United Football Club in their Matchday Six encounter today, Wednesday November 1st, at the Main-Bowl of the Kwara State Stadium Complex, but the home team rallied late to win their second match of the season. Aluku, who was a torn on the […]
Paris 2024: Super Falcons ease past ‘Lucy’ to set up clash with Cameroon’s Lionesses
A brace by captain Rasheedat Ajibade and one each by Uchenna Kanu and Asisat Oshoala saw the Super Falcons reach the third round of the African qualifiers for next year’s Women Olympic Football Tournament on a 5-1 aggregate win over Ethiopia. The nine-time African champions will next meet the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in the […]
From Olusosun to the World: Osimhen embodies the Nigerian Spirit and our Culture of Excellence – Sports Minister
*Congratulates Striker on Ballon D’or position, Backs him for CAF Award The Hon. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, extends his heartfelt congratulations to illustrious Nigerian football sensation, Victor Osimhen for his exceptional achievement in securing 8th place in the prestigious Ballon d’Or awards. Victor Osimhen’s extraordinary talents and hard work have made […]