The Honorable Minister of Sports Development,Senator John Owan Enoh has sent a heartfelt message to the Super Eagles of Nigeria as a compatriot. The Nigerian National team, the Super Eagles is expected to play the National team of Angola, Palancas Negras today Friday February 2, 2024, in the quarter-finals of the ongoing African Cup of […]
Eniola: The ‘Golden Girl’ destined to be great
Bolaji Eniola Mariam broke into Nigeria’s consciousness when she stunned the more fancied Ukrainian Oksana Kozyna 18-21, 21-14, 21-18 in the SL3 category to win the first-ever gold medal by an African Para badminton player outside the continent at the Spanish Para badminton International Championship on Sunday 16th May 2021. She had fought to come […]
NPFL Youth League: Kwara United departs for Lafia, as Kumbi charges team
Kwara United Football Club U-17 team this morning, Wednesday January 31, 2024, departed for Lafia, Nasarawa state ahead of the screening and commencement of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Youth League championship. The youth teams of all the 20 NPFL clubs were drawn into groups of four each, with Kwara United drawn in Group […]
PWC U17 Cricket Championship: New stars unearthed as Edo leads in South-South
The joy of being chosen to represent the state squad has now turned into a test of performance on the pitch, as cricket action for the south-south boys began last Friday. On Friday, Edo State had a clear victory over Delta State by 35 runs. Saturday’s encounter showed a low-margin defeat was recorded against Akwa […]
Akwa Ibom girls takes Rivers to the Cleaners
Inyene Ubong from Akwa Ibom became a new cricket sensation when she anchored a brilliant batting role to help Akwa Ibom whitewash Rivers State by 98 runs for the first victory in 2024 NCF/PwC National U17 Cricket Championship in south-south. Akwa Ibom scored 120 runs and lost 9 wickets in 15 overs (120/9). Rivers were […]
AFCON 2023: Ojokojo optimistic Super Eagles can go all the way
Kwara United Football Club Scouting Officer, Yinka Ojokojo Adekanye has expressed optimism that Super Eagles can go all the way in the ongoing 2023 AFCON, adding that the players are dedicated towards achieving the impossible. Super Eagles will square up against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in the Round of 16 on Saturday January 27, […]
Jide Allen Emerges Captain of Ilorin Golf Club
Jide Allen has emerged Captain of Ilorin Golf Club at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the club held at the Club House in Ilorin today Thursday January 25, 2024. Allen’s resounding victory in a contest that promised to be keen but eventually saw the incumbent stepping down for his challenger to emerge unopposed moments […]
Excitement and expectations build up as 2024 NCF/PWC National U17 kick-off
The 5th edition of the most exciting youth cricket festival in Nigeria is set to kick off tomorrow Friday January 26, 2024, across the country in 6 zones with zonal eliminations. According to the Nigeria Cricket Federation,(NCF) Development Manager South, Mr. Tonye Timinadi, 32 states are registered for the zonal playoffs for the male category […]
Sports Minister Receives Southampton Powered Community Hub, Affirms Ministry’s Dedication to Grassroots Development
*Says Ministry remains open to partnerships to create sustainable pathways for aspiring athletes The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has stated that the Ministry is dedicated to fostering grassroots sports development to guarantee the future of sports in the country. He made the statement during the visit of the Southampton Powered […]
Beach Volleyball: Nigeria qualifies for 13th African Games
Nigeria Men and Women’s Beach Volleyball teams have qualified for the 13th African Games in Ghana. The 13th African Games is scheduled for 8th to 23rd March, 2024 in Accra, Kumasi and Cape Coast in Ghana. The pair of Esther Mbah and Pamela Bawa recorded a 100% winning record in the Women ’s category beating […]