A brace by captain Rasheedat Ajibade and one each by Uchenna Kanu and Asisat Oshoala saw the Super Falcons reach the third round of the African qualifiers for next year’s Women Olympic Football Tournament on a 5-1 aggregate win over Ethiopia. The nine-time African champions will next meet the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in the […]
From Olusosun to the World: Osimhen embodies the Nigerian Spirit and our Culture of Excellence – Sports Minister
*Congratulates Striker on Ballon D’or position, Backs him for CAF Award The Hon. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, extends his heartfelt congratulations to illustrious Nigerian football sensation, Victor Osimhen for his exceptional achievement in securing 8th place in the prestigious Ballon d’Or awards. Victor Osimhen’s extraordinary talents and hard work have made […]
From Olusosun to the World: Osimhen embodies Nigerian spirit and our culture of excellence – Sports Minister
The Hon. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, extends his heartfelt congratulations to illustrious Nigerian football sensation, Victor Osimhen for his exceptional achievement in securing 8th place in the prestigious Balon d’Or awards. Victor Osimhen’s extraordinary talents and hard work have made him the pride of Nigeria and a source of inspiration to […]
KFA School Boys Set for CAF Schools Championship National Qualifiers
The Secondary Schools boys of Kwara Football Academy (KFA) are set to represent the State at the National Qualifiers of the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) Schools Football Championship billed for Abuja, from 2nd November to 8th November 2023. The championship, which is being coordinated by the Nigeria School Sports Federation (NSSF) will determine Nigeria’s […]
Sports Minister charges public servants to imbibe physical fitness for optimal productivity
*Fitness is a sports component which incorporates everyone,and when you are fit you function optimally.The Civil Service needs more fit people The Minister of Sports Development has called on Public Servants in the country to imbibe and cultivate the culture of physical fitness and health consciousness towards ensuring a productive and healthy nation. Senator John […]
Schools Sports 2023 begins November 10, as Sports Commission inaugurates Organizing Committees
The long neglected schools sports, which had served as springboard for legendary athletes from Kwara is now set to start again, with this year’s edition scheduled to begin in November 10th, 2023, according to Kwara State Sports Commission. The Commission today, Thursday October 26th, 2023 sets the ball rolling with the inauguration of the Main […]
MINILS wins maiden Research Institutes Football League
Michael Imuodu Institute for Labour Studies (MNILS) football team on Wednesday, October 25th, 2023, defeated Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI) 2-1 to win the maiden edition of Research Institutes Football League, with the Director General of MINILS, Comrade Issa Aremu saying it’s a vindication of his administration’s support for sports development at the […]
Paris 2024: Super Falcons and Ethiopia’s ‘Lucy’ battle to 1-1 draw in Addis Ababa
Nigeria and Ethiopia’s senior girls put up a hard-fought battle in Addis Ababa on Wednesday afternoon with the game ending 1-1 to set up an interesting return leg in Abuja on Tuesday next week. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade’s scorching shot from the edge of the box, six minutes after the restart, restored parity at the Abebe […]
Gov Yahaya Bello receives SWAN President, assures of support
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has assured support to the National President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Mr Isaiah Kemje Benjamin for him to succeed in the running of the affairs SWAN in Nigeria. The Governor, who congratulated the President over his victory which he described as a win for Kogi […]
Paris 2024 Olympics: Sports Minister challenges NOC to break new grounds
*Calls for adequate preparation towards success in Paris In a bid to elevate Nigeria’s presence and performance at the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, the Hon. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has issued a compelling call to the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) to push the boundaries of their preparations. The […]