A late surge by the Kwara Falcons on Wednesday night, ensured they survived a scare from Togolese side, Swallows in their third game of the West Africa Basketball Classics holding in Lome, Togo to eventually win 70 -62. Kwara Falcons were slow to come out of the blocks from Jumpball, allowing Swallows to dominate territories, […]
Minister of Sports Development Extends Love to William Troost-Ekong
*Hails courage of injured Sanusi, Aina and others The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, extends his heartfelt love and support to Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, who recently underwent surgery after bravely playing through pain to defend Nigeria at the African Cup of Nations held in Cote d’Ivoire. In a statement on […]
Nigeria-Rwanda Female Cricket rivalry resumes with another win for Nigeria
Nigeria Female Yellow Greens proved again they are best at scaling the hurdle set by their cricket opponents as they defeated arc-rival Rwanda by 5 wickets. Captain Blessing Etim won the toss and chose to field leaving Marie Diane’s Rwanda team to bat first. A slight miss-fielding in the first over gave Nigeria a shaky […]
DollyP Sport Academy Limited will continue to create pathway for talented players -President
The President of Kwara based Football Academy, DollyP Sport Academy Limited, Ahmed Yusuf has said that his outfit will continue to create a pathway for the discovery of young talented foofballers fit for European football markets. While briefing newsmen today, Tuesday February 27th, 2024 at Whitefield Hotel in Ilorin, Yusuf averred that his four years […]
Female Yellow Greens cricket team succumb to highly-rated Tanzanians in Lagos
Captain Blessing Etim’s Female Yellow Green cricket team on Monday lost by 49 runs to the 5th ICC-ranked team in Africa in the ongoing NCF Women’s T20i Tournament at TBS, Lagos. Tanzania won the toss and batted first setting up a high target of 135 runs for the Nigerian girls to chase. Tanzanian batter, Saumu […]
Paris 2024: Nigeria’s Falcons, Cameroon’s Lionesses boast ahead of titanic battle in Abuja
Head Coach Randy Waldrum and Captain Rasheedat Ajibade are confident Nigeria’s Super Falcons will overcome the challenge of Cameroon and reach the final round of the African qualifying series for this year’s Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in France. Waldrum led his ladies to a scoreless draw in the first leg in Douala on Friday, with […]
Women’s Invitational T20i Cricket: Nigeria edge Sierra Leone by 54 runs ahead of Tanzania meeting
Favour Eseigbe’s outstanding performance kept Nigeria’s Female Yellow Greens ahead of their West African neighbour Sierra Leone as Nigeria won her first game by 54 runs. Favour Eseigbe, Peculiar Agboya, and Esther Sandy batted 44, 33, and 30 runs to give Nigeria a high total score of 137 runs for a loss of 2 wickets […]
African Games 2024: Sports Minister visits Team Nigeria’s training camps to motivate athletes
*Charges athletes to deliver best ever appearance The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has issued a rallying call to Team Nigeria athletes, urging them to strive for excellence and make the 2024 African Games the nation’s best appearance at the Games. Senator Enoh’s call comes as Nigeria gears up to compete in […]
Nigeria Invitational Womens T20i Cricket: Rwanda wins Battle of guts against Tanzania
Bob Songa, former Rwanda Senior Men’s cricket team Captain was impressed by the gradual improvement of their female cricket team as they defeated top-ranked Tanzania by 33 runs. Rwanda fought hard to win the opening match against East African rival Tanzania who is also the best-ranked Associate Cricket country in Africa. It was Rwanda’s second […]
Sports Minister partners Yucateco to develop boxing, says Nigeria is due for Olympic gold in boxing
*Commends YBP, Sues for Establishment of National Boxing championship The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has reiterated the Ministry’s determination to nurturing boxing talent at both grassroots and national levels. This dedication was underscored as the Ministry forged a new partnership with Yucateco Boxing Promotion (YBP), aimed at promoting the sport […]