Paris 2024 Olympics: Sports Minister challenges NOC to break new grounds
*Calls for adequate preparation towards success in Paris In a bid to elevate Nigeria’s presence and performance at the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, the Hon. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has issued a compelling call to the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) to push the boundaries of their preparations. The […]
Sports Minister charges NAPHER-SD to play leading role in promoting fitness and health education
*Says physical fitness and health education are integral components of a thriving and prosperous nation The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh has charged the National Association for Physical and Health Education, Recreation Sports and Dance (NAPHER-SD) to play a more leading role in promoting fitness and health education across the country. The Minister […]
4oth Hope Games gets date, as sponsor gets commendation
All is set for the 40th edition of Hope Games for the people with Special Needs (disabled) in Kwara State. The Gmes have been scheduled to hold between Thursday 9th and Friday the10th of November, 2023, at School for the Special Needs, along Jebba Road, Ilorin, beginning from 2 pm each day. The Hope Games […]
4oth Hope Games gets date, as sponsor gets commendation
All is set for the 40th edition of Hope Games for the people with Special Needs (disabled) in Kwara State. The Gmes have been scheduled to hold between Thursday 9th and Friday the10th of November, 2023, at School for the Special Needs, along Jebba Road, Ilorin, beginning from 2 pm each day. The Hope Games […]
Former Kwara United Board member completes management course at NIS
Former Kwara United Board member, Abdulkadir Mohammed Saheed has completed a Sports Management course at the National Institute for Sports (NIS), hoping to add value to the system in Kwara state. While expressing delight at the completion of the course, Saheed said that Sport Management is a very good course for every Manager in sports business, […]
Sports Minister celebrates 60th Posthumous birthday of “the Gangling” Rashidi Yekini
*Says the “Goals father” will forever remain in the hearts of millions of Nigerians The Hon. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, yesterday joined the nation and the global football community in commemorating the 60th posthumous birthday of legendary Nigerian footballer, Rashidi Yekini. Yekini, born on October 23, 1963, in Kaduna, left an […]
How Emir of Ilorin Cup Is Reigniting Football Followership
By Yemi Sodeeq The revival of what used to be Emirate Football Championship in the 80s, now Emir of Ilorin Cup has no doubt increased football followership in Ilorin and its environs. The competition which is being championed by all the five local governments within ilorin Emirate under the auspices of Ilorin Emirate Football Council […]
Kwara United engages ABS FC in friendly match
After grounding out a one-al draw against visiting Rangers International on Sunday, Kwara United Football Club resumes today, Tuesday October 24, 2023, to begin preparations for the trip to Yenagoa, for the Matchday Five encounter with Bayelsa United FC. The team will use the resumption this evening to finetune strategies, as they take on Abubakar […]
Child Mascots Debutes In NPFL, Begins In Ilorin
Kwara State Football Association, Kwara FA, appears to have made history in the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL), after introducing Child Mascots or Player Escorts into the opening ceremonies of all league matches played at the Kwara State Stadium. Kwara United returned to playing on their home turf in Ilorin after Matchday two encounter with […]
Sports Minister maps strategy to harness untapped talents, commits to School Sports Revival
*Plans to resuscitate, rejuvenate grassroots sports The Hon. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has stated that Nigeria’s journey towards sporting excellence hinges on the strategic provision of essential sports infrastructure and nurturing talents at the grassroots level. He stated this during a radio engagement with Nigerians on Brila Media’s Sports Fans Parliament. […]