Author: Jimoh Bashir

The joy of being chosen to represent the state squad has now turned into a test of performance on the pitch, as cricket action for the south-south boys began last Friday. On Friday, Edo State had a clear victory over Delta State by 35 runs. Saturday’s encounter showed a low-margin defeat was recorded against Akwa […]

Inyene Ubong from Akwa Ibom became a new cricket sensation when she anchored a brilliant batting role to help Akwa Ibom whitewash Rivers State by 98 runs for the first victory in 2024 NCF/PwC National U17 Cricket Championship in south-south. Akwa Ibom scored 120 runs and lost 9 wickets in 15 overs (120/9). Rivers were […]

Jide Allen has emerged Captain of Ilorin Golf Club at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the club held at the Club House in Ilorin today Thursday January 25, 2024. Allen’s resounding victory in a contest that promised to be keen but eventually saw the incumbent stepping down for his challenger to emerge unopposed moments […]

The 5th edition of the most exciting youth cricket festival in Nigeria is set to kick off tomorrow Friday January 26, 2024, across the country in 6 zones with zonal eliminations.  According to the Nigeria Cricket Federation,(NCF) Development Manager South, Mr. Tonye Timinadi, 32 states are registered for the zonal playoffs for the male category […]

*Says Ministry remains open to partnerships to create sustainable pathways for aspiring athletes The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has stated that the Ministry is dedicated to fostering grassroots sports development to guarantee the future of sports in the country. He made the statement during the visit of the Southampton Powered […]

Nigeria Men and Women’s Beach Volleyball teams have qualified for the 13th African Games in Ghana. The 13th African Games is scheduled for 8th to 23rd March, 2024 in Accra, Kumasi and Cape Coast in Ghana. The pair of Esther Mbah and Pamela Bawa recorded a 100% winning record in the Women ’s category beating […]

Nigeria Men and Women’s Beach Volleyball teams have qualified for the 13th African Games in Ghana. The 13th African Games is scheduled for 8th to 23rd March, 2024 in Accra, Kumasi and Cape Coast in Ghana. The pair of Esther Mbah and Pamela Bawa recorded a 100% winning record in the Women ’s category beating […]

*Senator Enoh says Ministry is committed to enhancing profile of all sports In an unprecedented achievement, Nigeria is participating at the ongoing Winter Youth Olympic Games in Gangwon, South Korea, marking the first-ever appearance of the nation in the history of the Winter Youth Olympics.  With a delegation of six athletes competing in the challenging […]

The second day of cricket activity in the ongoing South-South Female Cricket League (SSFCL) saw some outstanding performances from Port Harcourt and Benin Zones.  Uwana Moses, Pathfinders Cricket Club (CC), leads the batters with 106 runs in 2 matches. She is followed by Nigerian international and Smashers CC opening batter, Esther Sandy, who has 72 […]