Osimhen’s hat-trick sees himself and Super Eagles finish AFCON campaign as winners
Ballon d’Or nominee Victor Osimhen netted a hat-trick that took his tally to 10 in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, and also ensured Nigeria finished as group winners in the race to Cote d’Ivoire. Having drubbed their opponents 10-0 in both teams’ first encounter in the Moroccan city of Agadir in June […]
Sports Minister congratulates Super Eagles on emphatic victory and AFCON qualification
Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has congratulated Nigeria’s Senior Men’s National Team over their emphatic victory against São Tomé and Principe in Uyo. The Super Eagles smashed their opponents 6-0 to wrap up the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 qualifying series in grand style. Speaking on the outcome of the […]
Draft of the Communique of the 79th Annual General Assembly of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)
COMMUNIQUE OF THE 79TH ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NIGERIA FOOTBALL FEDERATION HELD IN UYO, AKWA IBOM STATE ON SUNDAY, 10TH SEPTEMBER 2023 The Congress of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) held its 79th Annual General Assembly on Sunday, 10th September 2023 at Monty Suites Hotel, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State and resolved as follows: 1) The NFF […]
Sports Minister attends NFF Annual General Assembly in Uyo
Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh was present at the 2023 Annual General Assembly of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), held today, Sunday September 10, 2023 in Uyo. In his remarks, Enoh stated that given the passion that football generates amongst Nigerians, it is expedient for the game to be handled with utmost […]
SSG urges Sports Commission to return Kwara sports to glorious days
The newly appointed Secretary to the Kwara State Government, Alhaji Abdulkadir Mahe has urged the Kwara State Sports Commission to put in more efforts at taking Kwara sports back to its glorious days in the state. Mahe, while welcoming management of the Commission, led by the Executive Chairman, Coach Bola Mogaji to his office today, […]
AFCONQ: Sports Minister to grace Nigeria vs São Tome game in Uyo
Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh will grace Nigeria’s Senior Men’s national team game against São Tomé and Principe in Uyo on Sunday. Speaking with his Media Team ahead of the African Cup of Nations qualifying game, the Minister stated that even though the game is a dead-rubber encounter, it is necessary for […]
Olaoye inaugurated as Chairperson, Miss Football Nigeria Organization in Kwara
Olaoye inaugurated as Chairperson,Miss Football Nigeria Organization in Kwara The Proprietor of Olabims Female Football Academy, Chief (Mrs) Abimbola Olaoye was today, Wednesday September 6th, 2023, inaugurated as the Chairperson of the Kwara state chapter of the Miss Football Nigera Organization. In a colourful ceremony held at the Conference Room of the Kwara Football House, […]
Para Athletics Association seeks KWSG’s support, thanks Sports Commission
The Chairman of the newly inaugurated Para-Athletes Association, Barrister Aiyelabegan Lanre Abdulkadir has called for more support from the state government for para athletes, in order to enhance their performances in the quest to win laurels for the state. Barrister Aiyelabegan made the call when he paid a thank you visit to the Kwara State […]
Sports Ministry confirms new date for 2023 National Youth Games
The Federal Ministry of Sports Development has announced September 20th – 30th, 2023 as the new date for the 7th edition of the National Youth Games, which will be held in Asaba, Delta State. The new date was confirmed after a meeting between the Ministry of Sports Development and the Chairman, Delta State Sports Commission, […]
Kwara United to engage Sunshine Stars to test-run Main-Bowl pitch
Kwara United Football Club has been scheduled to file out against visiting Sunshine Stars Football Club of Akure, on Wednesday September 6th, 2023, at the Main-Bowl of the Kwara State Stadium Complex, Ilorin, beginning from 4.00pm. The match is part of the preparations for both teams ahead of the commencement of the 2023-2024 Nigeria Professional […]