2024 World Relays Championship: Sports Minister Congratulates Team Nigeria on 2024 Olympics Qualification
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh extends heartfelt congratulations to Team Nigeria athletes for their impressive performances so far at the World Relays Championship in the Bahamas, as they secured qualification for the 4x400 mixed relays and 4x400 men's relay event at the 2024 Olympics Games in Paris. Speaking on...
Nigeria U23 Striker Promise David Continues to Rule Estonian League as Euro Clubs Queue Up
Promise David, the talented Nigeria U23 striker, continues to make waves in the Estonian football scene, solidifying his reputation as one of the most promising young talents in African football. David's exceptional performances for Nõmme Kalju FC in the Estonian league have garnered widespread attention, with European clubs queuing up to secure his services.
Kano Pillars fc Partners with Rufaida Yogurts to Promote Sports
The Kano Pillars fc Management Board has signed a one year partnership agreement with Rufaida Yoghurts Company in promoting the round leather game. Speaking after signing the agreement, the Executive Chairman of Kano Pillars Management Board, Alh Babangida Umar Little said under the agreement, Rufaidah Yoghurt's Company will provide free Jerseys to the Sai...
NPFL Fines Kwara United N6m for Live Broadcast Breach
Kwara United has been charged for providing false information which led to a fixture adjustment that disrupted the live television broadcast schedule of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 31. In a two count summary jurisdiction, the Ilorin based club was charged for breach of Rule C1.1 and B6.23, attracting a total fine...
WE WILL DEFEND OUR PRIDE AGAINST EKITI QUEENS – IKENOKWALU
As the 2023/2024 season of the Nigeria Women Football League NWFL, Premiership comes to an end on Wednesday April 24, 2024 across the various centres, Rivers Angels will be hosted by relegation threatened Ekiti Queens at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium, Ado-Ekiti. The Jewel of Rivers are the only team in group B to have...
Sports Minister Senator Enoh Woos Tony Elumelu, Abdul Samad Rabiu, Others on Need to Invest in Local Clubs
Reaffirms Government's commitment to revitalizing local league under Renewed Hope Mandate The conversation to bolster football in Nigeria has gained significant momentum, with the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh spearheading efforts to revolutionize the country's football landscape. Senator Enoh met with prominent business leader and Chairman of...
FWC Champions FC Secures Victory in NLO Opener Against Woodpecker
FWC Champions FC emerged triumphant in their first match of the Nationwide League One (NLO) campaign, defeating Woodpecker with a commanding 3-1 victory. The thrilling encounter saw goals from Omafu Andy, Ugwu Kasiemobi, and Oko Joseph of FWC Champions, all scored in the first half, while Woodpecker managed to net one goal in the same period.
Paris 2024 Olympics: Athletes preparations on course
Sequel to the rumors making the rounds, it is pertinent to bring updates from the AFN regarding preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Home based athletes are currently camped and preparing for the World Relays in the Bahamas which is scheduled for the 4th - 5th of May. The American embassy in Abuja has...
Sports Minister Signs Three Groundbreaking MoUs in Quest to Bolster Sports Development and Funding
Says the Renewed Hope Agenda offers best opportunity for sports development Driven by his undiluted resolve to boost sports development in line with the Renewed Hope mandate of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh signed three Memoranda of Understanding, on Friday in Lagos.
Breaking: Chairman House Committee On Sports Hon. Adams Raises Alarm On The Racketeering In Nigeria National Teams
The Chairman of the House Representatives Committee on Sports, Hon. Ekene Adams Abubakar, has raised concerns over the irregularities going on in all the age-grade teams of the country. With less than a month to the WAFU B U17 qualifiers slated for Ghana, Nigeria reappointed Manu Garba to tinker the team to the tournament...
