The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare has said that arrangement has been concluded for the successful hosting of the maiden edition of the National Para-Sports Festival in Abuja from April 9-15, 2022. Mr Dare who disclosed this today in his office in Abuja, stated that the maiden edition of the Para-Sports […]
Kwara FA, Barrier Foundation congratulate Tunde Sanni on Heartland FC job
The leadership of the Kwara State Football Association has sent goodwill messages to Coach Tunde Sanni on his appointment as Head Coach of Heartland Football club of Owerri. A release made available by Bolaji Lawal, expressed the Association’s delight for the Ilorin-born tactician who is currently the chairman, Nigeria Football coaches Association, Kwara Chapter. The […]
Eguavoen remains Interim Manager as NFF reconstitutes Super Eagles’ technical crew
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF ) today announced the reconstitution of the technical crew of the Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles, with Augustine Eguavoen staying as Interim Technical Adviser, while former Nigeria World Cup star and former U-20 Boys’ Head Coach, Emmanuel Amuneke drafted in as immediate Assistant to Eguavoen. One of the most […]
Eto Rasheed wins ITC Club table tennis tournament
Abdullahi Rasheed Olusola on Friday emerged champion of the third edition of the Table Tennis Section of International Tobacco Company (ITC) Club, after beating Tope Adeogun three straight sets, 11-6, 12-10 and 11-9. Abdullahi, popularly known as Eto Rasheed, had earlier defeated Bolanta Kazeem 3-0 in the first semi-final. Tope Adeogun also defeated Dr. Steve […]
Samad Kadiri nets winner for Kwara United against Lobi Stars
Kwara United today waited until the 70th minute before substitute Samad Kadiri scored the winner in 1-0 win over Lobi Stars in NPFL Matchday 11 tie. Coach Abdullahi Biffo and his men would have themselves to blame not to have sealed the win in the first half as they had two clear chances against the […]
Kwara Sports Ambassadors celebrate Gov AbdulRazaq at 62
Kwara Sports Ambassadors has congratulated one of their members, the Governor of Kwara state, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as he celebrates his 62nd birthday. In a release signed by the Spokes man for the ‘Great Ambassadors’, Mr. Oke. M. Jimoh, the association joined millions of Kwarans, especially the sportsmen and women who have done the state proud […]
Chelsea boss Tuchel tests positive for Coronavirus
Chelsea has confirmed that head coach Thomas Tuchel has tested positive for coronavirus. Despite a number of positive tests within his first-team squad throughout December and January, Tuchel continued to test negative and maintain his position in the dugout. However, on Saturday morning, the Blues announced that the German had registered a positive test, presumably […]
Kwara United celebrate Governor AbdulRazaq as he turns 62
The entire management, coaching crew, staff and players of Kwara United Football Club rejoice with the sporting-loving Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on the auspicious occasion of his 62nd-years birthday celebration. Kwara United Football Club, in a congratulatory message to the number one Citizen in the state, described his new year on earth as fulfilling considering […]
Volleyball: Transfer of Nigeria U-19 players excites NVBF
The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVF) has expressed delight over the successful transfer of two Nigeria U-19 players, Izuchukwu Nwachukwu and Pascal Ozokoye. Izuchukwu Nwachukwu and Pascal Ozokoye joined Partizani SC of Albania from Plateau Rocks on Friday. The President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa Nimrod said this is a testimony to the development programs […]
Sports Minister attends Daura Emirate Football Competition final, bags award
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare Friday attended the grand finale of the Daura Emirate Football Competition held in honour of Emir of Daura, Alhaji Farouk Umar in Daura, Katsina State. The final, which was played on the rehabilitated Daura Township Stadium featured Hadi Sirika FC and Gakuwa Pillars and ended in […]