The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) hails the outstanding achievements of the Team Nigeria at the just concluded World Athletics U-20 Championships in Nairobi, Kenya. SWAN President, Sir Honour Sirawoo in his tribute commended the entire team for fussing into one unit and once again displayed to the world that Nigeria is made up […]
Semi-finalists emerge in YSFON/CP Cup competition
Semi-finalists have emerged in both the U-13 and U-17 editions of the Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON) organized Kwara Commissioner of Police Cup soccer competitions, currently holding at the Kwara State Stadium Complex, Ilorin. In the U-13 category, New Talents FA defeated Lucky Stars FA 2-0 in the first quarter-final match, while Marvelous FA […]
Olabim 6-a-side female football final holds Sunday
The final of this year’s edition of Olaoye Abimbola Female Football Academy organized Olabim 6-a-side Female Football competition has been fixed for Sunday August 29th, 20201, at the Oke-Oyi LGEA Primary School field, beginning from 3.00pm. The competition will officially commence today, with a lecture on ‘The role of women in sports development’, to be […]
Modena, local scouts converge for Amapro Football Tournament
Local and International football scouts are presently in Ilorin, Kwara state, for the Amapro Football Tournament, organised by Phreestyle Sports to select talented footballers for international opportunities. The tournament commenced on Monday 23rd August, 2021, at the Main-Bowl of the Kwara State Stadium Complex, Ilorin. Speaking at the Press Conference, the Coordinator of the competition, […]
Use sports to curb insecurity – Pillar of Sports urges Traditional Rulers
Nigeria Pillar of Sports, Chief Donatus Agu Ejidike has urged traditional rulers across the country to use sports as a veritable tool to fight against the growing rate of insecurity in the country. Speaking when he paid a courtesy call on the traditional ruler of Nanka kingdom in Anambra, His Royal Highness, Igwe Godwin Ogochukwu […]
AMAPRO 2021: NPFL All-Stars, ABS FC get tough draws ahead opener
The 2019 Champions of AMAPRO Football Championship, NPFL All-Stars have been handed a tough draw in the 2021 edition which is scheduled to kick-off on Monday. NPFL All-Stars, who lost in the Semi-finals of last year’s edition to Non-leaguers through penalty shoutouts, will face AMAPRO Selected, Mokwa FC and Olansile FC in Group A. Nigeria […]
I want to be one of Nigeria’s finest strikers -AS Roma youngster
AS Roma Academy Abuja, youngster, Victor Mbata, has said he wants to be one of Nigeria’s finest strikers in the future. Mbata pulled off a Man of the Match performance on Saturday and scored twice to help AS Roma Academy Abuja, beat Starlite Football Club 2-0 in a friendly match. The young attacker said […]
U-20 WAC: Minister announces cash awards as Team Nigeria wins 3 gold, 2 bronze
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has announced cash awards for Team Nigeria athletes who win medals at the ongoing World Athletics U-20 Championships in Nairobi, Kenya where 200 countries are competing. Nigeria is 3rd on the medals table so far. Dare had charged and promised the athletes before the Championships began […]
Sobi FM promises to support, and participate in SWAN Media Games
The Management of a prominent private radio station in Kwara state, Sobi FM, Ilorin has promised to support and participate fully in the forthcoming Kwara State Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, (SWAN) Media Games 2021. The promise was made Friday by a member of the stations board of Trustees and Supervisory-Director, Alhaji Kayode Mustapha, when […]
Nigerians charged on regular health check, as MINILS kicks off monthly keep fit exercise
Nigerians have been asked to engage in regular exercise for at least a minimum of 30 minutes for three to five times a week, owing to the attendant health and wellness benefits derivable from doing so. Pharmacist Amid Olanrewaju Alege gave the advise during the maiden edition of the keep fit exercise for members of […]