Author: Jimoh Bashir

*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 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 […]

Kwara State First Lady, Ambassador Professor (Dr) Mrs Olufolake Ajike AbdulRazaq has been commended for encouraging the development and empowerment of girl-child, especially through sports. The General Manager of Kwara State Broadcasting Corporation, Radio Kwara, Alhaji Tajudeen Kayode Aremu made the commendation after watching some of the matches of the ongoing 2nd First Lady six-a-side […]

*Says this is the best time for corporate organizations to invest in sports The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has stated that the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) is a further testament of the power of sports to unite the country and promote harmony amongst Nigerians. Thus, he has called […]

In the world of professional football, a groundbreaking change is on the horizon. The sport, which has traditionally relied on yellow and red cards since the 1970 World Cup, is set to welcome a new member to its disciplinary tools: the blue card. This innovative addition aims to address specific in-game behaviors with a fresh […]

Just like most kids growing up, especially in this part of the world, I started when I was in Primary School in Offa. You know when you are growing up, you like kicking just anything. From there, I developed interest in the game. I played throughout my Primary School days, same as at the Secondary School, Government Secondary School, Iyamoye, then in Kwara state, but now in Kogi state, due to the creation of Kogi state in 1991. That was around 1979 to 1980.

*Says victory is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and resilience of team The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has lauded the exceptional performance of the Senior Men’s National team of Nigeria, describing  them as an “unstoppable force” after their semifinal win over South Africa on Wednesday evening.  In a […]