Category: Feature

The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has charged Nigeria’s U20 female national team, the Falconets to clinch victory against Ghana and defend their gold medal in the women’s football final at the ongoing African Games in Accra, Ghana. During his visit to the team’s camp on Tuesday, amidst their preparations for […]

Kwara State Social Investment Program, (KWASSIP), on Monday March 18, 2024, said that its 2024 program will capture more of state’s para- athletes as part of its plans to stimulate economic growth in the sporting sector. This was disclosed by Dr Abdulwasiu Olayinka Tejidini, the General Manager, when members of the Sports Writers Association of […]

*Praises talent, dedication and patriotism of the contingent The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh lauded the Daniel Igali-led Nigerian Wrestling Federation following the exceptional performance of Nigerian athletes at the African Senior Wrestling Championship taking place in Alexandria, Egypt.  The wrestlers have continued to showcase talents and determination, after securing a […]

As the 2023 African Games enters a new week, anticipation is high for a thrilling display of athleticism, particularly in the track and field events. With a formidable contingent of 54 athletes, Nigeria is poised to make a significant impact in the event taking place in Accra. Leading the charge for Nigeria is none other […]

47 years after its construction, and after years of dilapidation and several failed attempts to renovate the Indoor Sports Hall of the Kwara State Stadium Complex, the sports edifice has been earmarked for renovation. Kwara state government weeks ago, approved the award of rehabilitation and upgrade of the long dilapidated Indoor Sports Hall at N2, […]

Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Ownan Enoh has re-echoed the government’s strong sense of priority to the welfare of athletes, affirming that the Ministry of Sports Development is dedicated to working tirelessly for their benefit. Senator Enoh emphasized, “Every effort is being made to be on top of the need to ensure the […]

The first Chairman of the defunct Kwara State Sports Council, Pa Gabriel Babatunde Ladipo is dead. He died this afternoon, Friday March 8, 2024, at age 98. The death was confirmed to sportsbash.com.ng by one of his sons, Sope Ladipo. As an educationist and sports administrator, the former Principal of the Government Technical Training School […]

Peace Usen’s outstanding performance has boosted the Nigeria Female Yellow cricket team’s confidence and medal hopes, as she helped the squad upset Namibia in their second game of the 13th African Games. Peace, who made her debut for Nigeria yesterday at Achimota Secondary School Cricket Oval, was named Player of the Match in the second […]

*Says Nigeria is solidly behind them The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh on Tuesday the 5th of March charged Nigeria’s contingent to the All Africa Games taking place in Ghana to conquer Africa.  Addressing the athletes onboard the aircraft scheduled to take them to Ghana for the tournament shortly before takeoff […]