2012 HKE/HED graduates donate ₦1 million to widow of late Musa Ismail
In a touching gesture of solidarity, the 2012 graduates of the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education at the University of Ilorin have donated ₦1 million to the wife of the late Coach Musa Ismail, who died in a tragic building collapse in Ilorin on Easter Monday, April 21. The late Musa Ismail was […]
Super Eagles: ABS FC celebrates double delight, Fredrick, Olakunle
Former Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin Football Club defender, Benjamin Chiemela Fredrick debuted for the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles in final match of the 2025 Unity Cup, which the team won after beating the Reggae Boyz of Jamaica 5-4 on penalties, after playing out a two-all draw at regulation time. He helped the […]
Super Eagles: ABS FC celebrates double delight, Fredrick, Olakunle
Former Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin Football Club defender, Benjamin Chiemela Fredrick debuted for the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles in final match of the 2025 Unity Cup, which the team won after beating the Reggae Boyz of Jamaica 5-4 on penalties, after playing out a two-all draw at regulation time. He helped the […]
Kwara YSFON victorious CNS U-14 team earns spot in Norway World Youth Cup
The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Mallam Bola Magaji has commended the Kwara State chapter of the Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON) for their outstanding performance in winning the 21st edition of the Chief of the Naval Staff U-14 Football Championship held in Kaduna State. In a statement, the Executive Chairman […]
Olakunle Olusegun: The new credible addition to Super Eagles forward
Krasnodar Club of Russia forward, Olakunle Junior Olusegun will be among the 23 Super Eagles players listed to represent Nigeria in an international friendly match against Russia national team on Friday. Following a number of withdrawals and injuries to some players ahead of Friday’s international friendly match in Moscow, from the original list drawn up […]
International Friendly: Injuries, withdrawals alter Chelle’s army to face Russia on Friday
A number of withdrawals and injuries to some players have combined to alter the list of players who will appear for Nigeria in Friday’s international friendly match in Moscow, from the original list drawn up by Super Eagles’ Head Coach Eric Chelle. The goalkeeping sector is unaffected as first choice Stanley Nwabali was not listed […]
Unity Cup Tournament: Super Eagles and Reggae Boyz to light up London
Nigeria, winner of the only previous edition in the year 2004, will seek to retain their title against the Reggae Boyz of Jamaica in a potentially-explosive Unity Cup Invitational Tournament final match at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium in west London on tomorrow (Saturday) evening. This year’s tournament has delivered handsomely on the sporting, cultural and […]
Ogun state sets new standards for future National Sports Festivals
*Stages an inspiring closing ceremony as Delta retains title Ogun State took the hosting of the National Sports Festival to another new level after ending the Games with a breathtaking closing ceremony on Thursday May 29, 2025, at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena. After about two weeks of non-stop competition, the closing ceremony had every […]
Team Kwara finishes 14th at National Sports Festival, surpasses 2022 record
Team Kwara concluded its campaign at the 2024 National Sports Festival, tagged “Gateway Games,” as the 14th best-performing state, winning a total of 29 medals: 6 gold, 11 silver, and 12 bronze. This represents a significant improvement from the state’s performance at the 2022 edition, where they secured 4 gold, 8 silver, and 37 bronze […]
Focus shifts to Enugu as 22nd NSF ends with a bang
*Delta State retains title As the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF), tagged “Gateway Games 2024” ended in a colourful closing ceremony yesterday Thursday May 29, 2025 at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, defending champions, Delta retained title with a haul of 328 medals overall. The 11 days sporting fiesta, […]