Qatar 2022 Race: Musa says Eagles will cope well with pressure against Sharks
Captain Ahmed Musa has assured that the Super Eagles are matured, professional and ambitious enough to deal with any pressure when taking on the Blue Sharks of Cape Verde in Tuesday’s ultimate game of Group C of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifying African series. “There will always be all kinds of pressure when […]
Emmanuel, Murtala shine as Kwara United FC beat Za’aj FA 7-0
Kwara United Football Club continues their build-up ahead of the commencement of the 2021/2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season, as they defeated Za’aj Football Academy 7-9 today, at the Main-Bowl of the Kwara State Stadium Complex, Ilorin. Even though the team paraded most of its senior players in the encounter, it was the duo […]
NBBF Final Eight Matchday 2 Roundup: Hoopers, Bulls, Pillars maintain dominance
Rivers Hoopers continued their dominance at the ongoing NBBF Premier League Final Eight going on in Abuja with their second win of the championship, following a 64-48 points win over Police Baton to progress to the final four. Hoopers established an eight point half time lead 31-23 in a game where they converted 75percent of […]
Kwara Sports Commission seeks collaboration to revive schools sports
The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Mallam Bola Mogaji has identified lack of sporting facilities in primary and post primary schools as the bane of grassroots sports development. Mallam Mogaji also identified low interest of Physical and Health Education (PHE) teachers handling sports in their various schools as another problem of sports […]
Minister salutes Army’s commitment to protecting Nigeria, commissions Polo Club
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has stated that polo can be regarded as a total sports as it enhances the physical and mental well-being of players, improving balance and motor function of the body system. Speaking as representative of Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha at the […]
Minister congratulates Super Eagles on Liberia win, calls for focus ahead Cape Verde clash
Sports Minister, Sunday Dare has congratulated the Super Eagles for the 2-0 win over their hosts, Liberia in today’s 2022 World Cup Qualifier. Nigeria defeated Liberia in Tangier, Morocco, to inch closer to the final round of the World Cup Qualifiers in Africa. Two goals from the penalty spot, one in each half, the first […]
Kpakor drills Kwara United coaches and players, on technicalities of football
Five key coaching behaviours have been identified in respect of coaches and players relationship in football, which largely affects the development of the round leather game, and most importantly, the end result at the long run. Speaking during a seminar packaged for coaches and players of Kwara United Football Club at the Main-Bowl of the […]
Dare receives Committee Report on National Youth Games
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare has received the report of the Ministerial Committee on Restructuring of the National Youth Games (NYG), set up at the end of the 6th edition of the tournament which held at Ilorin, the Kwara State Capital. Receiving the report today in his office in Abuja, […]
Kwara Falcons begin chase for BAL ticket against Customs
Three times Atlantic Conference Champions, Kwara Falcons Basketball Club landed in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja yesterday, ahead of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) Men’s Premier League Final Eight tipping off today. The team arrived with 12 players and five officials for the final stretch of the league which will see the winner claiming the […]
SWAN appeals to NASS on sports budget
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has appealed to the National Assembly to strongly consider the issues raised by the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, at the defence of the 2022 budget and work closely with the Ministry to achieve the articulated targets for sports development in Nigeria. SWAN President, Honour […]