By Muhyideen Jimoh The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh has charged heads of departments in the Ministry to come up with strategic plan to harness and nurture talents discovered at the National Youth Games. Enoh stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at an interactive meeting with seniorContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran Stakeholders have applauded the decision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to officially include squash in the Los Angeles LA28 Olympic Games. The World Squash Federation (WSF), U.S. Squash and the Professional Squash Association (PSA) on Tuesday extended their gratitude to the Organising Committee of the LA28Continue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran 1xBET Sports Betting Company on Sunday carried out a sensitisation campaign at Odion Ighalo Sports Arena, Epe, Lagos State, on the maiden edition of 1XBET Community Football Cup. Wahidi Akanni, the Chairman of Match International, partners of 1XBET, said this in a statement in Lagos. He saidContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Paul Edeh , President of Ratels Sports Development Foundation (RSDF) and Chairman, Benue State Football Association (BSFA) has called for equal pay for Nigeria’s men and women national football teams. Edeh told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on that this was expedient to ensureContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Veteran Super Falcons captain Onome Ebi has joined Naija Ratels FC of Abuja, ahead of the 2023-2024 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) season, slated for Nov. 15. The record breaking Skipper who has participated in six FIFA Women’s World Cups was unveiled at a colourful ceremony onContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Mouktar Mohammed, the Chairman, FCT Football Association, on Saturday in Abuja said that the international friendly against the Green Falcons of Saudi Arabia was a good test for the Super Eagles. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Eagles paid dearly for the severalContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh says the Federal Government has approved the adoption of the National Sports Industry Policy (NSIP) for full implementation. Enoh stated this on Saturday in Abuja at a news conference. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that theContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been drawn against hosts Cote d’Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau and Equatorial Guinea in Group A of the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) slated for January next year in Cote d’Ivoire. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the draw was heldContinue Reading
By Ahmed Kaigama The Bauchi State Government has terminated the appointment of Mr Aminu Umar, the Chairman Interim Management Team of WIkki Tourists Football Club (FC), with immediate effect. This is contained in a statement signed by Muhammed Salis, the State Commissioner for Youth andContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The Deputy Governor of Edo, Mr Philip Shaibu, has been officially invited by organisers of the much-anticipated inaugural Nigeria-France Sports Award and Gala. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the event is expected to be a gathering of both past and present Nigerian athletes, sports administratorsContinue Reading
