*Calls for greater commitment as AFCON success matters a great deal to the Nigerian people The Hon. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh convened a high-level meeting today, Wednesday December6th, 2023, with the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Coach of the Super Eagles, Jose Peseiro to deliberate on strategic plans […]
Sports Minister congratulates Super Falcons on African Women’s Cup of Nations qualification
*Applauds team’s determination, zeal and commitment The Hon. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh extends warm congratulations to Nigeria’s Senior Women’s National Team, the Super Falcons on their successful qualification for the African Women’s Cup of Nations, to be held in Morocco, next year. Senator Enoh said the Super Falcons displayed an impressive […]
13th WAFCON: Super Falcons land in Morocco in style
Nine-time champions and ever-present Nigeria earned their ticket to the 13th edition of the Women Africa Cup of Nations in majestic style on Tuesday with a 2-1 defeat of hosts Cape Verde, for a 7-1 aggregate win in the final round of the qualification series. The hosts started like a house on fire at the Santiago-Estádio […]
Kwara United faces uphill task against resilient Doma United
Kwara United Football Club will tomorrow, Wednesday December 6th, 2023, take on second placed Doma United in the Matchday 12 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) in what looks more like the toughest fixture of the Mid-Week clashes in the series. Having lost just two of their matches so far in the season, and […]
Dr. Chukwudi Ogbolu U-12 Kids Cup (CKC) begins in Ilorin
The 4rd edition of Dr. Chukwudi Ogbolu U-12 Kids Cup (CKC) will kick-off in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital on the 10th of December, 2023, with the final coming up on 17th December, 2023. The annual boys soccer tournament, which is geared towards discovery and nurturing of young talents at the grassroots is being sponsored […]
Senator John Enoh announces plans for Annual Sports Awards ceremony
*Says ceremony will inspire future generations and foster culture of excellence The Hon. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has thrown his weight behind the hosting of an annual sports awards ceremony, dedicated to honoring sports legends, current stars, and key contributors who are shaping the country’s sporting landscape. The Minister made the […]
Allen, Baba Ibrahim to clash in NUJ/Adato inter-chapel table tennis tourney
Jide Allen of Radio Kwara and Baba Ibrahim of National Orientation Agency (NOA) have qualified for the final of the male event of the Kwara State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) organised and Hon. Ogbeni Seun Oguniyi sponsored Inter-Chapel table tennis tournament. It will be a double racket for Radio Kwara as Itunu […]
Sports Minister facilitates collaboration between NIS and TETFUND to enhance coaching training, research, and funding
*Calls for renewed commitment towards producing quality athletes In a landmark move towards advancing training of coaches in Nigeria, the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has fostered a strategic partnership between the National Institute for Sports (NIS) and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND). This action was prior to the Minister’s meeting […]
Senator John Enoh Marks 100 Days in Office, Pledges Ongoing Commitment to Progress and Development
The Hon. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has commemorated a significant milestone—100 days in office—a period marked by notable strides and unwavering dedication to advancing sports development in Nigeria. Reflecting on this milestone, Senator Enoh emphasized the accomplishments achieved and the continuous pursuit of progress lying ahead. Thus far in his tenure, […]
Kwara NUJ/Adato inter-chapel table tennis tourney begins tomorrow
21 players, both male and female, from 11 Chapels have been registered to participate in the Kwara state Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) organized and Hon. Ogbeni Seun Oguniyi sponsored Inter-Chapel table tennis tournament, scheduled to hold on Wednesday November 29th and Thursday November 30th, 2023, at the NUJ Press Centre, Ilorin. The […]