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 […]
Nigeria Makes History As Six Athletes Compete in Curling at Winter Youth Olympic Games
*Senator Enoh says Ministry is committed to enhancing profile of all sports In an unprecedented achievement, Nigeria is participating at the ongoing Winter Youth Olympic Games in Gangwon, South Korea, marking the first-ever appearance of the nation in the history of the Winter Youth Olympics. With a delegation of six athletes competing in the challenging […]
Female Cricket League: Uwana, Esther, Peculiar, and Faith lead performance board
The second day of cricket activity in the ongoing South-South Female Cricket League (SSFCL) saw some outstanding performances from Port Harcourt and Benin Zones. Uwana Moses, Pathfinders Cricket Club (CC), leads the batters with 106 runs in 2 matches. She is followed by Nigerian international and Smashers CC opening batter, Esther Sandy, who has 72 […]
NPFL: Dogo appreciate Kwarans for their patience as United beat Sunshine Stars 1-0
Kwara United Football Club returned to winning ways today, Saturday January 20, 2023, as they defeated Sunshine Stars of Akure by a lone goal in the Matchday 19 encounter of the 2023-2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), decided at the Main-Bowl of the State Stadium Complex, Ilorin. Playing with serious caution but great determination on […]
AFCON 2023: Sports Minister Congratulates Super Eagles On Outstanding Victory
*Says the Presidency and football-loving Nigerians are rooting for the team The Hon. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has sent a congratulatory message to the Senior Men’s National Team of Nigeria, the Super Eagles, following their remarkable victory against Cote D’Ivoire yesterday. In a statement, Senator Enoh expressed his delight with the […]
Kwara FA Female Football Committee Rolls Out New Year Programmes
*Sets For 2nd First Lady 6-a-side Football Tourney As part of the renewed commitment of the Female Football Committee of the Kwara State Football Association to reinvigorate female in 2024, the Committee is set to organize 2nd edition of First Lady 6-a-side football competition among selected secondary schools in the state. In a statement by […]
Afeez Nosiru returns, as Kwara United gets set for crucial Sunshine Stars clash
Kwara United Football Club will return to the pitch for the Matchday 19 game of the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) against Sunshine Stars of Akure on Saturday January 20, 2024, after missing the postponed Matchday 18 encounter with Heartland in Owerri, which has been scheduled. The two matches were re-arranged, with Sunshine Stars […]
Lagos to host 11th African University Games from September 20–29, 2024
Lagos, Nigeria [January 18, 2024] Lagos, Nigeria, is gearing up to host the 11th African University Games, scheduled to take place from September 20 to 29, 2024. Lagos State University (LASU) and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) have joined forces as co-hosts for this prestigious event, showcasing a commitment to fostering sports excellence within the […]
AFCON 2023: Sports Minister Charges Super Eagles to Make Good Impression Against Ivory Coast
*Tasks team to re-awake the spirit of 2013 against CIV The Hon. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has issued a rallying call to the Super Eagles of Nigeria as they prepare for a crucial clash against Ivory Coast in their second group game at the African Cup of Nations. The Minister charged […]
NPFL reschedules two Kwara United fixtures
Two Kwara United Football Club fixtures in the ongoing 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) have been rescheduled. The matches are the outstanding Matchday 18 encounter against Heartland Football Club of Owerri at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, and the Matchday 19 encounter against Sunshine Stars Football Club of Akure, at the Main-Bowl of the Kwara […]