President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau today, Tuesday October 3rd, 2023, disclosed that the football-governing body is working assiduously to ensure that all the National Teams perform much better in their competitions in the next one year, than they have done in the past year. He made this pledge while reviewing […]
NPFL introduces random dope tests for players
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has moved to curb possible existence of drug abuse by players in the league. NPFL Chairman, Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye said random dope tests would be conducted in the weeks ahead following the acquisition of testing kits from the United Kingdom. Elegbeleye was in Port Harcourt to lend support to Rivers […]
Kwara United, ABS FC, others set for royal rumble as Emir of Ilorin Cup draw holds 7th October
No fewer than thirty-two (32) teams in Ilorin and its enrirons have been pencilled down to participate in the 2023 Emir Of Ilorin Cup tournament. The tournament is billed to get underway on Saturday, 14th October 2023, with the opening ceremony at the Queens Elizabeth School, in Ilorin. Among the participating teams are Barrier Football […]
Sports Minister receives 13-year-old gymnast, Onusiriuka after winning 4 gold medals at NYG
*Says Ministry ranks development of young talents as one of its top priorities The Hon. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh today, Tuesday October 3rd, 2023 received rising gymnastic sensation, Stephanie Ogechukwu Onusiriuka, in his office in Abuja, after the outstanding performance of the 13 year old at the recently concluded National Youth […]
Sports Minister tees off at Independence Golf Tournament
The Hon. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh was among golfers who teed off at the grand finale of the Independence Golf Tournament organized by the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja today 1st October 2023. With over 500 registered golfers,comprising Nigerians alongside their Ghanaian, Cameroonian and Ugandan counterparts, the competition is […]
Sports Minister celebrates Nigeria’s independence anniversary, says sports remains biggest national unifier
*We have reasons to celebrate our achievements in sports since 1960 The Hon. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh joins all Nigerians to celebrate our dear Nation’s 63rd Independence Anniversary. Senator Enoh stated that since 1960, Nigeria has made its mark amongst the comity of nations in the world of sports, with thousands […]
Federal Government fully backs Nigeria’s bid to host AFCON 2027
*Sports Minister, NFF jet out for meeting with CAF EXCO in Egypt The Hon. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh will be attending the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee meeting in Cairo, Egypt, as the nation solidifies its bid to host the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament for the first […]
NYG: Kwara appreciates with just a medal, as Magaji faults officiating arrangements
Kwara state today, Monday September 25th, 2023 appreciated with just a medal at the ongoing 7th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, after bagging five medals on Sunday. Demola Hikmat won bronze for Team Kwara in the 10km female cycling event, to add to the one gold, three silver and one bronze medals already […]
NPFL gets September 30 kickoff date, ₦150m prize money
Saturday, September 30 has been officially announced as the commencement date for the 2023/24 season of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), sportsbash.com.ng can confirm. In a letter dated Monday, September 25th, 2023, Davidson Owumi, the Chief Operating Officer also notified the 20 participating Clubs that the champions of the season would receive ₦150m which […]
NYG: Kwara scrabble team will build on AYG experience -Olumayowa
The Chairman of Kwara State Scrabble Association, Mallam Aliyu Olumayowa Kabir, has promised to consolidate on the podium finish performance of the African Youth Games at the ongoing 7th National Youth Games in Delta State. Mallam Aliyu revealed that the state’s scrabble team is prepared for the challenges, and ready to build on the experience […]