ABS FC, Kwara United, Maigidansama mourn the passing of Igiri
The Management and entire family of Abubakar Bukola Saraki Ilorin Football Club (ABS FC) are deeply saddened to announce the passing of its former Welfare Officer, Joseph Igiri, who departed this life on Friday, December 20th, 2024. Late Igiri passed away after battling a prolonged illness. Igiri was a dedicated and committed member of the […]
National Sports Festival shifted to allow Games reflect new vision of Nigerian sports -Olopade
*New initiative, Invited Junior Athletes (IJA) to compete as 38th state The Joint Technical Committee for the 22nd National Sports Festival, Ogun 2024, has approved an adjustment of the Games’ dates to allow the multi-sports event reflect the new direction of sports in the country and also provide more time for the implementation of recommendations […]
Abdul Momoh praised for staging photography seminar, as over 50 bags award
FIFA and CAF Accredited Photo-Journalist, AbdulRahman Momoh has been praised for staging a photography Masterclass seminar, aimed at raising the bar in the imaging industry. The one-day seminar, with the theme; ‘Stepping Up Photography’, which had both theory and practical sessions held at the Main-Bowl of the Kwara State Stadium Complex, Ilorin on Tuesday December […]
NSC Congratulates Lookman, Nnadozie, Super Falcons, as Nigeria shines bright at 2024 CAF Awards
*Osimhen, Lookman, Ajibade, Ohale, Asisat, Ohale, Alozie Make CAF XI *Lookman’s win is unsurprising, a positive spur for Nigerian Sports – Olopade The National Sports Commission (NSC) has congratulated Nigeria international players, Ademola Lookman and Chiamaka Nnadozie, as well as the Super Falcons on their triumphs at the 2024 CAF Awards, held in Marrakech, Morroco […]
Taiwo Awoniyi: A fighter set to thrive and bounce back for the Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest
Taiwo Awoniyi’s journey in football is a testament to resilience, hard work, and adaptability. After battling through injury setbacks, the technical and workaholic striker has bounced back stronger than ever. A natural fighter, Awoniyi’s determination to overcome challenges has earned him a reputation as one of the most promising forwards in modern football. Under the […]
Saraki is a youths-friendly, visionary Leader – Alloy Chukwuemeka
Former President of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and ex-Governor of kwara state, Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki has been described as a youth-friendly and visionary Leader, who has created different platforms aimed at encouraging youth emancipation, empowerment and growth. Director of Football, ABS FC Ilorin, High Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka stated this in […]
NSC convenes Strategic Meeting with Sports Federations’ Presidents, Secretaries
The National Sports Commission (NSC), under the leadership of its Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, and Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade, is set to hold an important meeting with the Presidents and Secretaries of various Sports Federations in Nigeria. The meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, December 10, aims to further discuss strategic objectives for advancing sports development […]
NNL25: NALCOMA commends match officials for good start, calls for sustainance of trend
National League Club Owners and Managers Association (NALCOMA) has hailed the impressive start to the 2024/2025 Nigeria National League (NNL) season, commending the match officials for their uprightness, after Matchday One encounters. The Club Owners equally saluted the clubs for ensuring that no record of violence was reported at all venues. The 1st Vice President […]
8th African Nations Championship: Super Eagles B intensifies training for Black Galaxies
Nigeria’s quest for a fourth appearance at the African Nations Championship is being taken seriously by players invited to the camp of Super Eagles B, who continue to sweat it out at the exquisite Remo Stars’ Sports Institute in Ikenne-Remo, Ogun State. A total of 30 players were assembled last week at the impressive facility, […]
SJF to empower 10 start-ups, celebrate outstanding members as 2024 ends on a high
At least, ten Nigerian journalists with small scale businesses and innovative business ideas will be supported with soft loans by the Sports Journalists Forum (SJF) as part of activities marking SJF’s annual end of the year party slated for Saturday 21 December in Lagos. According to ace sports journalist and SJF’s Group admin, Godwin Enakhena, […]