No substitute for grassroots development -Sports Minister
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare received members of the Nigerian Olympics Association in audience with a promise to give them an inclusive role in mentoring younger atheletes. Speaking in Abuja today, the Minister said “the gold is in the child, I have made this statement repeatedly because the grassroots sports […]
Emir of Yashikira drums up support for Kwara FA on grassroots development
The Emir of Yashikira, Alhaji Umar Sarki has commended Kwara State Football Association for championing football development, especially at the grassroots. While receiving the Chairman of the FA, Alhaji Idris Abdullahi (Thuraya) in his palace, the traditional ruler said that the effort of the FA is a relief for the youth in the area, who […]
Olympic Merseille Chief Scout arrives Ilorin for 1st Governor AA Talent Hunt
Olympic Merseille of France Chief Scout for Africa, Omar Sciola, has arrived Ilorin for the First Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s (AA) Talent Hunt football programme. Sciola touched down in Ilorin some minutes past five in the afternoon today, and was received by the programme’s Coordinator, Bashir Badawiy and the Chairman of the Kwara Football Association, Malam […]
Volleyball: Prof. Adeyanju, Aina tips Nigeria U18/19 for Nations Cup glory
The Vice President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVF), Professor Florence Adeyanju and Ex-international, Lola Aina has tipped the national U-18/U19 as one of the favourites to win the 2021 African Nations Volleyball Championship in Abuja. Professor Adeyanju and Aina gave the hints during the presentation items to the teams today. Adeyanju believes that the team […]
Over 2000 youth turns up for Governor AA Talent Hunt programme
Over 2000 youths turned out today for the screening exercise ahead of the commencement of the maiden Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq Talent Hunt Tournament 2021, even as the General Coordinator, Bashir Badawiy promised a hitch-free competition. While addressing the press after the screening which involved all the 20 clubs and Academies, at the Main-Bowl of the Kwara […]
Sirawoo dedicates Sportsman award to Gov Wike, sports writers
The President, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Sir Honour Sirawoo says his success story as the leader of sports reporters in the country cannot be totally narrated without having recourse to the Rivers State government, led by Governor Nyesom Wike. Sirawoo stated this after being briefed by Chairman of the FCT chapter of SWAN, […]
Lucas shines as Kwara Utd beat Wolves to return to top of NPFL table
Kwara United today produced superb performance against visiting Warri Wolves, winning the NPFL Matchday 13 encounter 2-0 at the Kwara State stadium Complex. Having drawn their last home game against Abia Warriors last Wednesday, Kwara United upped their game against Warri Wolves, to return to the top of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Coach […]
Popyrin crushes Cilic’s Singapore title hopes
Australia’s Alexei Popyrin took out third seed Marin Cilic in an absorbing contest at the Singapore Tennis Open on Saturday, prevailing 7-6 (5),7-6 (2) over the Croat to make it to his first ATP Tour final. Popyrin let out a huge roar after sealing his victory in front of 250 fans, who were allowed to […]
Arsenal Kiddies, Gidado FA kicks off Gov AbdulRazaq Talent Hunt Monday
The maiden Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq Talent Hunt Tournament 2021 will kick off on Monday, with the opening match between Arsenal Kiddies Football Academy and Gidado Football Academy, at the Main-Bowl of the Kwara State Stadium Complex, beginning from 9.00am. The match will be coming up after a screening exercise involving all the 20 youth clubs […]
Sports Minister declares National Principal s Cup open
The much awaited Principal Cup finally got underway on Friday, as Igbobi College and Government College, Kaduna raised the curtain on the competition in a grand style, at the Agege stadium, Lagos. According to the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, who is the brain behind the revival of the Principal Cup […]