The Committee for the Bayour Issah @50 ceremony has commended all the stakeholders that contributed and graced the ceremony, as well as Super Eagles and Nottingham striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, for the donation of a car and money to the celebrant. Three activities held yesterday, to celebrate the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sportspro International, Bayour […]
Sports Minister sets up urgent meeting with Club Owners, Refs before NPFL kicks off
As matters continue to arise from the snub of Nigerian match officials for AFCON 2023 duties, the Hon Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh has called for an urgent engagement with the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) Club Owners and referees. The Minister requested to personally meet with these group of stakeholders before the […]
Friends, family, stakeholders honour Bayour Issah as he celebrates 58th birthday
Friends, associates, family members and stakeholders will today, Friday September 15th, 2023, come togetherness to celebrate a legend in journalism and briadcating field, the indefatigable Bayour Issah, as he marks his 58th birthday. Three major events have been scheduled as part of activities to celebrate the birthday of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sportspro […]
Bayour Issah: Celebrating a Master Sports broadcaster @58
Tomorrow, Friday September 15th, 2023 is special, especially in the life of a great Sports broadcaster, an icon and a living legend, a man of honour, a colossus, great and influential personality, Bayour Issah. On this special occasion, friends from far and near, associates, family and relatives will roll out the drums to celebrate a […]
Ahead of 2023 NYG, Sports Minister receives State Directors of Sports
The leadership of the Forum of Directors of Sports of the 36 States of the federation, and that of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) paid a familiarization visit to the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, in his office ahead of the 7th edition of the National Youth Games (NYG) in Asaba, capital […]
Kwara FA constitutes Special Organizing Committee
The kwara State Football Association today Wednesday, September 13th, 2023, in Ilorin, constituted a Special Organizing Committee to take charge of football organization, operations and protocols in the state. The Special Committee, headed by the Vice Chairman of the Association, Bashoru Kayode Bankole was charged to ensure successful conclusion of all pending FA organized competitions, […]
Periodic review will be conducted on Sports Federations – Minister
Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has charged sports federations Presidents to undertake their job with commitment, passion, and focus, in order for sports to grow, and contribute to the nation’s development. In a meeting with all federation Presidents and Secretaries, Enoh said that government has huge expectations from the sports sector and […]
Sports Minister to begin assessment meetings with all Sports Federations Tuesday
Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh will commence engagements with all sports federations in the country on Tuesday September 12th, 2023, as he continues to holistically assess the state of affairs of all federations. The efforts are part of a series of strategies the Minister is employing to reposition sports in the country. […]
Osimhen’s hat-trick sees himself and Super Eagles finish AFCON campaign as winners
Ballon d’Or nominee Victor Osimhen netted a hat-trick that took his tally to 10 in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, and also ensured Nigeria finished as group winners in the race to Cote d’Ivoire. Having drubbed their opponents 10-0 in both teams’ first encounter in the Moroccan city of Agadir in June […]
Sports Minister congratulates Super Eagles on emphatic victory and AFCON qualification
Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has congratulated Nigeria’s Senior Men’s National Team over their emphatic victory against São Tomé and Principe in Uyo. The Super Eagles smashed their opponents 6-0 to wrap up the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 qualifying series in grand style. Speaking on the outcome of the […]