The fifth edition of the PwC National U-17 Championship wrapped up on Sunday, February 18th, 2024, at the twin Ovals of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, with the teen players representing the South-South region sweeping honors at the event. Like the previous editions, the boys and girls teams from the region were unbeaten […]
WBFN to select league officials from workshop in Ilorin
Ahead of the proposed wheelchair basketball league, successful officials at the National Workshop will be selected, according to the Wheelchair Basketball Federation of Nigeria. The Secretary General of WBFN, Aminu Sikiru made the disclosure during the arrival of officials for the National Technical Workshop which will commence tomorrow, Tuesday, February 20th, 2024, at the indoor […]
Three-day Wheelchair Basketball national workshop begins in Kwara February 19
The Wheelchair Basketball Federation of Nigeria (WBFN) has said it has concluded arrangements to organize a national technical workshop for coaches and officials in Kwara state. The Secretary General of WBFN, Aminu Sikiru, disclosed that the workshop will start on 19th February and last for three days at the Indoor Sports Hall of Kwara State […]
Sports Ministry to partner with the Military to produce laurel-winning athletes
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has pledged to work with military and para-military institutions to develop world-class athletes who can win international accolades for the country. Senator Enoh made this commitment while delivering a speech at the first edition of the Military and Para-Military Judo Championship in Abuja on the 14th […]
Sports Minister thrilled by rapid cricket growth as 100 youths arrive Abuja for U17 finals
Sen. Owan Enoh, the Honourable Minister for Youth and Sports, on Tuesday expressed delight with the country’s quick cricket progress. He was speaking to our reporter following the arrival of about 100 youngsters in Abuja for the Nigeria Cricket Federation, NCF/PwC U17 Boys and Girls finals, taking place from Thursday, February 15th to 19th, 2024. […]
FIFA Agent Discovers Football Prodigy, Chimezie in Owerri
A new kid is on the block, and he’s ready to explode, and as well, make a bold statement that another Kanu Nwakwo (Papilo) is in the making, or Kelechi Iheanacho, who were discovered in Owerri, the Imo State Capital, in Nigeria. Ohaegbulem, Charles Abia, an internationally recognized FIFA Licensed Player Agent, has beamed his […]
NFF decries online attacks on Alex Iwobi
The Nigeria Football Federation has condemned in its entirety the cyber-attacks on Super Eagles’ midfielder Alex Iwobi, saying the virulent attacks on the player are uncalled-for given his commitment and dedication to duty for homeland over the years. “Alex Iwobi does not deserve these attacks. He has a record of utmost dedication to duty and […]
AFCON 2023 absolutely sustains Africa’s football culture, tradition
Host Cote d’Ivoire on Sunday February 11, 2024, emerged as new African champions in football, as the curtain was drawn on the 34th edition of the TotalEnergies African Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023), after beating Nigeria 2-1 at the Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara.
Sports Minister Expresses Gratitude to Tinubu for Bestowing National Honour on Super Eagles
*Says triumph is a beacon of hope for future generations of Nigerian athletes The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has extended profound gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for bestowing the esteemed Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) national honour upon members of Nigeria’s Senior Men’s National Team in […]
St. James, Kwara Ladies win 2nd First Lady six-a-side female football tourneys
St. James Secondary School and Kwara Ladies Football Club have won the Schools and Clubs competitions of the 2nd First Lady six-a-side female football tournament decided at the Kwara State Stadium Complex, Ilorin on Saturday February 10, 2024. Six Schools and six clubs participated in the two categories of the competition, which was Organised by […]