President of the Nigeria Football Federation and Member of the FIFA Council, Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick on Tuesday inaugurated the football governing body’s Technical and Development, with a charge to the members to constantly dig deep into their pouch of quality knowledge and experience to steer Nigeria Football to higher levels of excellence. “Each and […]
Sports Minister charges Caretaker Committees to be focused
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr Sunday Dare has charged the newly Inaugurated Caretaker Committees of the 30 Sports Federation to be focused in the best interest of the Nation. Speaking during their inauguration in Abuja today, the Minister said “The dissolution became necessary because of the expiration of your tenures. “It is […]
Argentina’s Ambassador wants stronger footballing ties with Nigeria
The Ambassador of the Republic of Argentina to Nigeria, His Excellency Alejandro Herrero has advocated the streghtening of footballing ties between Argentina and Nigeria, insisting that there are compelling commonalities between the two countries in the realm of the ‘beautiful game’. During a courtesy call on the President of Nigeria Football Federation and FIFA Council […]
Minister visits US-bound athletes, team departs Thursday
As preparations for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics intensifies, the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare today visited the athletes who have been training at the Moshood National Stadium, Abuja preparatory to their departure for USA on Thursday, to participate in relay qualifiers. While addressing the athletes, the Minister urged them to remain […]
Kwara FA salutes pioneer Chairman at 94
The Kwara State Football Association has felicitated with the pioneer Chairman of the association, Alhaji Usman Mustapha, as he adds additional year. A message from the FA Boss, Malam Idris Abdullahi Musa, and available through the FA Media Office, expresses the FA’s profound appreciation towards Alhaji Usman’s selfless service and advise over the years, praying […]
NWFL Premiership play-off holds in Benin City 7th May to 11th
The 2020/2021 Nigeria Women Football League Premiership play-off has been scheduled by the Secretariat of the NWFL, to hold in Benin City, Edo state from May 7 to 11, 2021. The venue, according to the NWFL Chief Operating Officer, Modupe Shabi, has been fixed for the Main-Bowl of the University of Benin Sports Complex, Ugbowo, […]
NVBF drums support for Customs ahead of Club Championship Semi-finals
The President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Nusa Nimrod has called on all Nigerians to support the Nigerian Customs Service ahead of their forthcoming historic semi-finals match. Nigeria Customs Service will face CS Sfaxien of Tunisia in the second semi-finals match of the ongoing 2021 Women’s Club African Championship by 8:30pm on Wednesday (Today). […]
Late Bello: DOS commend Gov AbdulRazaq, others, thanks Gov for substantive appointment
Kwara State Director of Sports, Mallam Ibrahim Alarape Atanda has commended the state Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for the role he played during the Council’s trying period, following the demise of late Coach Bello Abdulrafiu Oyebanji. Late Coach Bello, who was also Africa’s Number One Para-Badminton player died in a motor accident along Ogbomoso-Oyo Express way, on […]
Ministry to revamp National Sports Festival, eyes new template
The National Sports Festival (NSF) is set for a major review after the 20th event which held in Benin City, Edo State. The review, which will be along the lines of strengthening the games, athletes’ protection and template for bidding among other things will have a committee announced soon. The Minister disclosed this during a […]
Ogun state Governor commends Sports Minister
Ogun State Governor, Mr. Dapo Abiodun (MFR) has commended the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare for his innovative ideas resulting in sustainable growth in the youth and Sports sector. Speaking while receiving the Minister who paid him a courtesy visit, Mr Abiodun commended the Minister for successfully hosting the Edo 2020 […]