The new Technical Adviser of Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC, Anthony Encho, has said he will work hard for the club to discover a new Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha. Encho said this while speaking with the newsmen, after been unveiled today in Ilorin. He said he is delighted to join the Nigeria National League (NNL), […]
ABS FC unveils foreign coach as new Technical Adviser
Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC, has unveiled a Cameroonian coach as its new Technical Adviser. He is 44-year-old Encho Anthony Encho. Encho, who was born in Fiango Kumba, South-West Province, Cameroon, has T-Licence in Football Coaching Education, from the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Thailand. The new ABS Technical Adviser, also had certificate of […]
Kwara United FC, Ebedei clash in 2020 Ogunjobi Gold Cup opener
The Main-Bowl of the Kwara State Stadium Complex, Ilorin will witess yet another soccer cracker as last year’s semi-finalist in the famous Pre-Season competition, Ogunjobi Gold Cup tournament, Kwara United takes on FC Ebedei in the opening match of the 8th edition on Thursday October 29, 2020. Fixtures released by organisers re ealed that defending […]
Iyaye tasks Committee on successful Gov Wike Pre-Season football tourney
Rivers State Commissioner for Sports, Boma Iyaye has tasked the Committee in charge of the 2nd edition of Governor Wike Pre-Season football tournament to ensure a successful competition in strict compliance with laid down rules and regulations. Iyaye, who stated this during the inauguration of the Committee in Port Harcourt, stressed that organizing a successful […]
AFN approves Ogbomoso Marathon
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has approved the maiden edition of Ogbomosoland Marathon Race 2020. The Federation, in a letter dated 16th of October, 2020, and signed by its Secretary General, Prince Adisa A. Beyioku appreciates the effort of the Planning Committee ‘in engaging youth in athletics in Nigeria as this would increase the […]
Rivers to inaugurate Committee for 2nd Gov Wike Pre-Season Soccer tourney
The Rivers State Ministry of Sports will on Monday, October 19, 2020, inaugurate a committee to organise the 2nd edition of Governor Wike Pre-Season tournament. The inauguration, expected to be performed by the Rivers Sports Commissioner, Hon Boma Iyaye at the Conference Room of the Ministry, will have in attendance the Permanent Secretary, Sir Honour […]
Kwara FA to give directives on guiding protocols, appeals for calm
Chairman of the Kwara State Football Association, Malam Idris Abdullahi Musa has maintained that only the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and State Football Association’s are shouldered with the responsibilities of organizing, supervising and controlling football activities. The latest reaction from the FA boss was based on the Federal Government decision to uplift the ban on […]
Prudent Energy Handball Premier League begins Oct. 23
The 2020 edition of the Prudent Energy Handball Premier League will be holding at the MKO Abiola Stadium (Package B) from 23rd October to November 6th, 2020, following the approval of the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development on Friday. The Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) had been working closely with the Federal Ministry […]
LMC, Next Digital refute reported rift between the companies
A joint statement dated 15th October 2020, was on Friday, October 16th issued by the League Management Company (LMC) and Next Digital Broadcasting Company Limited (Next Digital) reaffirming that there is no rift between the two companies and asking the public to discountenance pronouncements made by individuals or persons who do not represent the companies. The […]
We will never abandon our sporting icons again – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari administration has assured all Nigerians, especially sportsmen and women, that the country would no longer abandon past heroes and heroines. The President mentioned this in his speech at the unveiling of Nigeria’s 60 Sports Icons, one of the events scheduled to celebrate the country’s diamond jubilee, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, […]