The remains of the former Director of Sports, Mr David Oloruntoba Aileru will be committed to mother earth on July 31st, in Yaru, his home town. He died on Saturday July 10th, 2021, in Ilorin. Late Aleru, who was members of the Kwara State Basketball team that won bronze medals at the 1973 National Sports Festival […]
North Central Directors of Sports honours Gov AbdulRazaq
The Zonal Coordinators and Directors of Sports in the North Central zone has recognised the Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq with Award of Excellence. The award was to appreciate the laudable efforts of the Governor in sports development, especially in the area of sports facilities and prompt release of funds for competition attendance. While […]
HIFL Round 16: Ten men KSU Steelers forced Unilorin Warriors to a draw in Kogi
HIFL third places winners in 2019, Unilorin Warriors began their campaign for this year’s Higher Institutions Football League on Wednesday 14th July 2021 as they were forced to a 1-1 draw against their hosts, at the Kogi State University Stadium, Anyigba in one of Round 16 matches of the Competition. Abdullahi Ridwan was at his […]
Livescores donates jerseys to Abraysports FC
AbreySports today received a donation of jerseys from the popular sports update website, Livescores. Livescores donated the jersey to the club to test run a relationship that might yield more possible benefits in the future. The colour of the jersey is black with an orange stripe at the neck which represents the colour of the […]
Kwara NAWIS honours para-badminton world gold medalist, Eniola
The Kwara state chapter of the National Association of Nigeria Women in Sports (NAWIS) today hosted and honoured Kwara female para-badminton gold medalist, Eniola Bolaji Mariam, who did the state and Nigeria proud at the Spanish Para-Badminton International Championship last May. Eniola made history, defeating Ukrainian Oksana Kozyna 18-21, 21-14, 21-18 in the SL3 category to […]
Messi agrees to stay at Barcelona on reduced wages
Lionel Messi has agreed to stay at Barcelona on a deal until 2026 that includes reducing his wages to half of his previous salary. The announcement is dependent on player departures that will allow Barca to fund the Argentina captain’s wages. Messi, 34, was a free agent after his contract – that reportedly paid him […]
Olympics: Banks adopt D’Tigers and D’Tigress basketball teams with N100 million
The adoption initiative of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development yielded even more fruits today, as three commercial banks donated $200, 000, about N100 million, to jointly adopt the National men’s basketball team, D’Tigers and the female team, D’Tigress who are both on their way to the Tokyo Olympics. The Ministry noted that Zenith, Access and […]
National Principal’s Cup: Sports Ministry partners Melon Production Limited
The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has gone into a partnership agreement with Melon Production Limited for the organisation of the second edition of the National Principal’s Cup. It would be recalled that the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare last year revived the tournament with FOSLA Academy, Karshi, Abuja emerging as champions. […]
Nigeria seals sports deal with Italy’s Chamber of Commerce
The Federal Ministry of Youth and sports Development has gone into a bilateral sports agreement with Italy’s Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture to create opportunities for youth through sports. This agreement was sealed by the President of Italy-Nigeria Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture Mr. Silvano Bellinato and the Vice President, Olajide Ogodan during a meeting […]
Aiteo Cup: Fireworks in Lokoja, Aba, Kaduna in Round of 16
The Round of 16 matches of the men’s section of this year’s AITEO Cup competition will come alive on Wednesday with potentially explosive encounters at the Confluence Stadium in Lokoja, Enyimba Stadium in Abaand Kaduna’s Ahmadu Bello Stadium. It will surely be a fight-to-finish in Lokoja when respected Tin Citylords, Plateau United take the pitch […]