By Muhyideen Jimoh The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh, has called for renewed focus on quality training and exposure for indigenous coaches in order to take Nigerian sports to a higher pedestal. The minister made the call on Tuesday in Abuja when the leadership of the SportsContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Nnenna Ahube, Lady Captain of the Bonny Island Golf Club (BIGC), NigeriaLNG Ltd., has emerged as the winner of the 2023 Nigeria Ladies Open in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ahube who represented the Eastern Zone finished as the overall winner on SundayContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Nigeria Boxing Referees/Judges Association has rejected the move by a former president of the Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF), Kenneth Minimah, to withdraw Nigeria from the International Boxing Association (IBA). This is contained in a communique signed on Monday in Abuja by Etim Okon, the association’s president,Continue Reading
By Victor Okoye Lami Ahmed, Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), Zonal Vice-Presidential candidate for the North, has called for participation of more women in the game of golf. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ahmed is vying for the position of the LGAN Zonal Vice-President, North, atContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Some members of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) and golf enthusiasts have showered encomium on their president, Juliet Monyei-Inyere, as she prepares to bow out from the association’s top position. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Monyei-Inyere will be handing over to herContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye No fewer than 128 players are set to slug it out for honours in the BSL Abuja Squash competition scheduled to take place between Nov. 27 and Dec. 2. Boye Oyerinde, President, Nigeria Squash Federation (NSF) told newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja. He said that the week-longContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) says it will strategise for the country’s 2024 events, especially the Olympics at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) slated for Dec. 13. The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of NOC, Tony Nezianya, said in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Nezianya added thatContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Festus Porbeni, President of Nigeria Rowing, Canoe and Sailing Federation, has decried the delay of the boats meant for the 1st Olympic Qualifying tournament in the country at the ports. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 1st Canoe Olympic Qualifier is scheduled to holdContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh has underscored the need to regulate sports scouting system in Nigeria in line with international best practices. The minister made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at a meeting with the National President of Prestige Football Academy, UchenduContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Football Stakeholders have called for the immediate sack of Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro following the team’s second consecutive draw in the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifier. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Eagles on Sunday, recorded a second consecutive draw after strugglingContinue Reading
