*Says Ministry executing its strategies towards ensuring success in Paris The Hon. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh will meet with Presidents, Secretaries, and Technical Directors of Olympic-bound sports federations as the Ministry fine-tunes preparations towards Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The programme collaboratively involves notable bodies such as the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC), […]
Senator Sadiq inspires Kwara United to 3-2 win over Remo Stars, support sports development
…Donates N1m for publication of Kwara United history Kwara United Football Club today, Sunday May 26, 2024, defeated Remo Stars 3-2 in the Matchday 33 encounter of the ongoing 2023-2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), decided at the Main-Bowl of the State Stadium Complex, Ilorin. Kwara United opener came few seconds into the game, contending […]
1st National Council on Sports (NCS) meeting kicks off in Enugu
The vision of Senator John Owan Enoh, the Minister of Sports Development to revolutionize Nigerian sports development through the introduction and implementation of a raft of policies got underway in Enugu today Monday, May 20, 2024, with the commencement of the 1st National Council on Sports, the first of its kind since the de-merger of […]
Ajulo-Opin sponsored Ileya Football Competition, tagged ‘Asoju Oba Cup’ debuts in Kwara South
Youth from Kwara South will be kept busy by football stakeholders next month, as the maiden edition of Ileya Football Competition has been scheduled to hold between Sunday June 2nd, and Monday June 17th, 2024. The proposed competition, which is open to only interested teams from Kwara South will be sponsored by Hon. (Chief) Raheem […]
Kwara FA congratulates Barr. A. U. Mustapha on new appointment
Kwara State Football Association has congratulated Barrister Abdulhakeem Uthman Mustapha SAN on his recent appointment as Pro-Chancellor/Chairman of the Federal University of Education, Kano state, by President Bola AhmedTinubu. The Kwara-born legal luminary, who was former Chairman, Appeals Committee of the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF), excels in the legal profession, and general admistration. In […]
Sports Minister offers support to Super Eagles winger, Moses Simon, others facing injury layoffs
The Hon. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh on Thursday conveyed heartfelt wishes for a speedy recovery to injured Super Eagles winger, Moses Simon, as well as other Nigerian athletes facing injury layoffs. During a visit to Nantes, France, Special Assistant on Grassroots to the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Chief Anthony Adeboye […]
Sports Minister Organizes 1st FMSD National Council on Sports Meeting to Shape Future of Nigerian Sports
The Hon. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has extended invitations to State Commissioners of Sports, government officials, sports federations, and relevant stakeholders to attend the 1st Federal Ministry of Sports Development (FMSD) National Council on Sports Meeting. The meeting, themed “Sports for National Unity and Socio-Economic Growth,” is scheduled to take place […]
Para Badminton: Bolaji, Chigozie qualify for Paris 2024 Paralympics
The duo of Mariam Eniola Bolaji and Jeremiah Chigozie have qualified for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games coming up from 28th August to 8th September. According to the Badminton World Federation, Multiple African Champion, Mariam Bolaji will represent Nigeria in the Women’s Singles Standing Lower 3 (SL3), while Jeremiah Chigozie represents Nigeria in the Men’s […]
Justice Akanbi agrees to back Kwara SWAN Games 2024
*Says sports writers are critical partners in sports promotion The Chairman of Emirate Global Hotel and Suites, Justice Lambo Akanbi (rtd) has pledged unalloyed support for the forthcoming media sports fiesta tagged SWAN Games 2024, coming up at the last quarter of the year. The former Commissioner For Youths and Information pledged support for the […]
Super Eagles midfielder Ndidi visits Sports Minister, Senator John Enoh
Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi paid a courtesy visit to the office of the Hon. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, today Wednesday, May 14, 2024. Accompanied by his Manager, Yahaya Atom, and Mr. Yemi Idowu, Ndidi engaged in discussions with the Sports Minister on various matters pertaining to Nigerian football. During the […]