Makanjuola congratulates Durotoye
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Monimak Global Foundation and 3rd Vice Phairman of the Nigeria Baseball and Softball Association (ÑBSA), Mrs Monisola Yemisi Makanjuola, has congratulated the new Acting Director, Grassroots Sports Development at the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development (FMYSD), Alhaji Ali Durotoye over his appointment. Makanjuola in a statement today […]
Usman Abdallah resigns as Wikki Tourists Technical Adviser
Coach Usman Abdallah has resigned as the Technical Adviser of Wikki Tourists of Bauchi after 16 months in charge, following a poor run that has seen them take just eight points from their last ten league games. Last week, following mounting pressure after some dismal performances, the Bauchi State Government set up a committee, with […]
Minister congratulates Okala at 70
Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare has heaped praises on former Green Eagles goalkeeper, Emmanuel Okala as he turns 70. He describes him as one of the greatest goalkeepers Nigeria, and indeed, Africa has ever produced. A statement signed by the Minister said, “On behalf of the Nigerian football family, let me […]
Kwara United Volleyball team storms Kaduna for Division 1 Championship
Players of Kwara United Volleyball team have been charged to be disciplined, focused and determined as they prepare for the National Division 1 Volleyball Championship slated for Kaduna state. The Chairman of Kwara State Volleyball Association, Bashorun Kayode Bankole gave the charge yesterday in Ilorin, while addressing the players and officials of the team who […]
Gov AbdulRazaq elated as Kwaran wins gold medal in world badminton championship
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated the state’s badminton player Mariam Eniola Bolaji as she won the gold medal for Nigeria and Africa at the just concluded 2020 World Para-Badminton championship held in Spain. Eniola beat Ukraine’s Oksana Kozyna two-one to clinch the gold medal. It was the first time Africa won the gold […]
Kwara United completes double over Plateau United with 2-0 win
Kwara United FC today sustains their good run in the 2020/2021 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season with a 2-0 win over visiting Plateau United FC of Jos, at the Main-Bowl of the Kwara State Stadium Complex, Ilorin. Second half goals from Jide Fatokun and Stephen Jude, in the 48th and 80th minutes respectively, ensured […]
Bolaji wins historic Spanish Para-badminton International Championship gold
Nigeria’s Eniola Bolaji made history as the first African to qualify for the final and won gold at a major para-badminton international championship. She achieved the feat by beating Ukraine’s Oksana Kozyna 18-21, 21-14, 21-18 at the 2021 Spanish Para-badminton International Championship which ended in Cartegena today. Competing in the Female Standing 3 (SL3) category, […]
Better preparion will make Super Eagles qualify -Pinnick
In an exclusive dialogue with the NFF President, Amaju Pinnick, about the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers, he gave an intense analysis on why the boys need Grade A friendly matches ahead of the qualifiers. “I think the option of Cameroon is down to Grade A friendly matxhes like I have said and Cameroon is one […]
AFN and making of champions finalize plans for Olympics qualifying trials
The Athletics Federation Of Nigeria (AFN), in conjunction with the Making Of Champions have concluded plans for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Qualifying trialswhich is fixed for Saturday 22nd May, at Yabatech Sports Complex in Lagos. Over 150 athletes will battle for qualification spots and Organisers say the stakes are high. The participants include some of […]
Pinnick endorses FCAAN’s ‘train the trainers’ course in Akure
President of the Nigeria Football Federation and FIFA Council Member, Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick has commended the leadership of Football Coaches Association of African Nations (FCAAN) for its vision, commitment and investment in training coaches, as the body prepares for another landmark ‘train the trainers’ programme in Akure, the Ondo State capital on Sunday. “The […]