Sports Minister Hails Handover of National Stadium Pitch and Scoreboards
*Calls for greater collaboration between Government and Private Sector for enhanced development The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has expressed his delight with the completion of work and handing over of the rehabilitated pitch and scoreboards at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, by Dangote Group and Aron Nigeria Limited on Tuesday. […]
ValueJet Airline, Exquisite Kreatifhomes, Sports Commission partner Kwara Made Us 5-A-Side Tournament
The maiden edition of the ‘Kwara Made US’ 5-aside football tournament has received a huge boost with partnerships to strengthen its resolve. The Kwara Made US is a project of AMA-PRO Africa Development Program and Phreestyle Sports aimed to honour Kwara State’s impact in fostering opportunities and providing sustainable platforms for indigenes and non indigenes. […]
Poor run: Kwara United apologise to fans, as Gov orders gate thrown open against Plateau United
The management of Kwara United Football Club has apologised to the club’s Fans, Supporters and stakeholders over the team’s poor run in the ongoing 2023-2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Kwara United is currently placed 14th on 16 points, on the current league standing after three wins, seven draws and four loses, a performance which […]
NUJ Press Week: Inter-Chapel Scrabble Competition Holds Tomorrow
Seventeen contestants from 11 Chapels of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) have been registered to participate in a scrabble competition, as part of the activities marking the 2023 Kwara NUJ Press Week. According to the Secretary of the Committee, AbdulRosheed Okiki, nine male and eight players were registered by 11 of the 12 Chapels […]
Ilorin Agog As Kwara Made Us 5-a-side Tourney Kicks Off Today
*Organisers Roll Out Fixtures The much anticipated ‘Kwara Made Us’ five-a-side football tournament will kickoff today, Tuesday, 19th December inside the Indoor Sports Hall hall of the Kwara State Stadium Complex Ilorin. The Kwara Made US is a project of AMAPRO Africa Development Program and Phreestyle Sport Limited aimed to honour Kwara State’s impact on […]
Sports Minister Undertakes Inspection Tour of Obafemi Awolowo Stadium
*Affirms significance of ministry’s Zonal Offices in grassroots development In his dedication to advancing grassroots development and fostering sports at the community level, the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, undertook a detailed inspection tour of the Obafemi Awolowo National Stadium in Ibadan today Monday December 18th, 2023. The inspection was undertaken during […]
Kwara United technical crew given three match ultimatum
The technical crew of Kwara United Football Club, being led by Coach Kabir Sulaiman Dogo has been given ultimatum to win the next three matches or face sanctions, following the dwindling fortunes of the club. The ultimatum is coming on the heel of the club’s goalless draw with North Central virals, Niger Tornadoes yesterday, bringing […]
Arsenal Kiddies Football Academy retains Dr. Chukwudi Ogbolu U12 Kids Cup
Defending Champions, Arsenal Kiddies Football Academy defeated hard fighting New Era Boys 3-2 in a cagging final yesterday to win the 4th edition of Dr. Chukwudi Ogbolu U12 Kids Cup (CKC). The final match, which was watched by a capacity crowd at A-Division Police playing Field, saw Arsenal Kiddies take the lead in the 5th […]
Eniola wins Dubai Para Badminton tourney, targets 2024 Olympics ticket as SWAN calls for support
Kwara’s Mariam Bolaji Eniola has won the Singles event of Dubai Para Badminton Championship, and doing so with style, after beating world record holders on her way to the gold medal feat. Eniola defeated World Number 5, Number 3 and Number 1 during the Para Badminton in Dubai on her way to Paralympics 2024, at […]
Sports Minister Visits Remo Stars HQ, Says Ministry Will Support Private Investment in Sports
*private investors have a crucial role in the growth and sustainability of sports The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, on Saturday, embarked on a significant visit to the headquarters of Remo Stars Football Club In Ikenne, Ogun State. The Minister’s visit was marked by a comprehensive tour of the club’s state-of-the-art […]