The Sports Secretary of Nigeria Customs Service, Samuel Onikeku has been appointed the Technical Director of Athletics Federation of Nigeria. In a statement signed by the Tonobok Okowa, the President of Athletics Federation of Nigeria, Samuel Onikeku was made the Technical Director after due consultation with AFN Board members and other stakeholders in Nigerian athletics […]
HFN congratulates new Chairman of Kwara State Sports Commission
The Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) have congratulated Mallam Bola Magaji on his appointment as the Chairman of the newly created Kwara State Sports Commission. Chairman, Caretaker Committee of the HFN Mr. Sam Ocheho praised the decision to appoint Mallam Magaji by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State and believes the former sportsman turned administrator […]
Olympics: Eight amazing facts on Nigeria’s performance
The Tokyo Olympics has had its fair share of drama on and off the sport’s arena. Team Nigeria is no exception but in the middle of all those distractions, Nigeria made very important progress at the games. Here are eight amazing facts about Nigeria’s performances at the Tokyo Olympics. 1. Nigeria got a bronze medal […]
Flying Eagles Star, Adewale wins Man of the Match in Gent’s comeback
Adewale Oladoye ex-Flying Eagles’ star make an instant statement in Gent’s 2-2 home draw against Latvia’s RFS in the Europa Conference unification match on Thursday. Oladoye, who played the entire duration of the match started Gent’s comeback with a 52nd minute goal after the visitors had scored two first half goals via Darko Lemajic and […]
Gov congratulates Kwara United for picking continental ticket, pledged total support
Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has commended Kwara United for picking a continental ticket, urging the Harmony Boys to do well in the competition. Governor AbdulRazaq made this commendation yesterday, August 5, after watching Kwara United beat visiting Katsina United 3-0 in final game of the season. Goals from Ayobami Junior, Michael Ohanu and […]
Sports Commission: Kwarans should expect better management of sports –Mogaji
The pioneer Chairman of Kwara Sports Commission, Coach Bola Mogaji has said that Kwarans should expect a pro-active Commission that will encourage better management of sports in the state. Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday appointed Mallam Bola Mogaji as the Chairman of the newly created Kwara State Sports Commission, and Dr Steve Olarinoye […]
Olympics: Dollar rain for Oborududu, Brume
Silver medalist, Blessing Oborududu and bronze medalist Ese Brume have been rewarded with their cash reward of $10,000 and $7500 respectively, at a ceremony held at Grand Prince Hotel, Tokyo, Japan on Tuesday. Oborududu and Brume were presented their cash by the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare. Speaking at the ceremony, the […]
Banire advocates investment in grassroots sports as YSFON/CP Cup begins Friday
The Permanent Secretary, Kwara state Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Barrister (Mrs) Iyabo Funke Banire has call on all and sundry to join hands with the government by investing in grassroots sports development to discourage the youth from engaging in all sorts of social vices The Permanent Secretary made the call on yesterday in […]
Sports Commission: Kwara SWAN hails govt on appointment of technocrats
The Kwara state chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has commended the state Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on the appointment of technocrats as Chairman and members of the newly introduced Sports Commission. Kwara Governor on Monday appointed Mallam Bola Mogaji as the Chairman of Kwara State Sports Commission, and Dr Steve Abiodun […]
Bola Mogaji named Chairman of Kwara Sports Commission
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has appointed Mallam Bola Mogaji as the Chairman of the newly created Kwara State Sports Commission, pointing out that the pick would help to drive growth and innovation in the subsector. Mogaji, who has decades of cognate experience as a professional athlete and stakeholder, is a household name in the […]