The Director-General of Michael Imuodu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Comrade Issa Aremu has said that the sustenance of sports culture at the Institute has enhanced productivity, even as he hinted on plans to open new frontiers, especially in partnership with other institutes. Speaking to newsmen after the 26th edition of the Monthly Keep […]
Sportstech, NCF Cricket Lab ready for inauguration Sunday
Mr. Uyi Akpata, President of the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF), along with senior cricket associates and sports officials, will commission an indoor cricket facility known as the ‘Cricket Lab’ on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at TBS Oval, Lagos. Our correspondent spoke with Mr. Ngozi Ogbogu, a Board Member of Sportstech Innovation Limited, who shared this […]
African Games 2023: Ghana Buzzing with Pride and Splendour, Becomes 10th Nation to Host Games
With under 8 days remaining until the commencement of the much-anticipated African Games 2023, the excitement is palpable as athletes, officials, and fans eagerly await the grand celebration of sportsmanship and athleticism set to unfold in Ghana. The African Games have a rich history of uniting nations through sport, and the upcoming edition marks a […]
African Games 2023: 8 Days to Go! Sprint Legends and Record-Setting Moments Awaits in Accra
*Sports Minister Charges Team Nigeria to Shatter Records As the countdown continues to the highly anticipated African Games 2024 in Accra, Ghana, excitement is mounting among athletes and fans alike. With just 8 days remaining until the commencement of the games, all eyes are on the track events, where history-making performances are expected to unfold. […]
NPFL Directs Coaches on Media Engagement Protocols
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has issued a practice directive to clubs reminding on existing protocols for post-match media engagement by their Technical Heads. In a memo with the heading, Participation of Coaches at Post Match Conferences, and dated February 29, 2024, the NPFL Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Owumi said strict adherence to the guidelines […]
SWAN commends Kwara govt, charges members on registration
Kwara state chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has praised the state government for sustaining its sports facility renovation and construction culture in the state. The commendation was contained in a five-point communique drawn at the end of its State Congress, held at the State Stadium Complex, Ilorin, on Wednesday February 28, […]
Basketball: Kwara Falcons rally late to overcome Swallows’ scare
A late surge by the Kwara Falcons on Wednesday night, ensured they survived a scare from Togolese side, Swallows in their third game of the West Africa Basketball Classics holding in Lome, Togo to eventually win 70 -62. Kwara Falcons were slow to come out of the blocks from Jumpball, allowing Swallows to dominate territories, […]
Minister of Sports Development Extends Love to William Troost-Ekong
*Hails courage of injured Sanusi, Aina and others The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, extends his heartfelt love and support to Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, who recently underwent surgery after bravely playing through pain to defend Nigeria at the African Cup of Nations held in Cote d’Ivoire. In a statement on […]
Nigeria-Rwanda Female Cricket rivalry resumes with another win for Nigeria
Nigeria Female Yellow Greens proved again they are best at scaling the hurdle set by their cricket opponents as they defeated arc-rival Rwanda by 5 wickets. Captain Blessing Etim won the toss and chose to field leaving Marie Diane’s Rwanda team to bat first. A slight miss-fielding in the first over gave Nigeria a shaky […]
DollyP Sport Academy Limited will continue to create pathway for talented players -President
The President of Kwara based Football Academy, DollyP Sport Academy Limited, Ahmed Yusuf has said that his outfit will continue to create a pathway for the discovery of young talented foofballers fit for European football markets. While briefing newsmen today, Tuesday February 27th, 2024 at Whitefield Hotel in Ilorin, Yusuf averred that his four years […]