Sports Minister Mourns Chief Iwanyanwu, Senator Ubah, Extols Their Commitment to Sports Development

The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh expresses deep sorrow over the passing of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu and Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, acknowledging their exceptional contributions to sports development in Nigeria. Senator Enoh remarked that both esteemed individuals are national icons whose passion for sports was infectious. Senator Enoh...

Olympic Kicks into Full Gear for Nigeria as More Sports Resume, Sports Minister Calls for Patriotism and Support

Nigeria's participation in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris hit second gear as the country proudly showcased its green and white attire on Friday night during the Opening Ceremony. While the Super Falcons already commenced their Olympic Games campaign with a match against Brazil on Thursday, the excitement intensifies from Saturday with two table tennis players facing...

COACH NWANERI NNAH ADANNA REJOINS ABIA ANGELS FOOTBALL CLUB.

Abia Angel's football club of Aba took another positive dimension towards next NWFL season by teaming up with coach Nnah Nwaneri Adanna as plans to do better. The Club sealed up the deal with the u17 women national team assistant coach at the state capital Umuahia Abia state in the presence of the Abia...

Marcello bags Royal Award of Excellence in his community

Dubai-based Gulf United football coach and chief scout, Marcello Anyanwu has been awarded the Royal Award of Honour The tactician who successfully led the United Arab Emirates club to Nigeria in 2021 & 2024 to help create pathways for young Nigerian football talents was conferred with the "ODOGWU N'NMERI FOOTBALL N'ALA OYIBO" by HRM...

Let’s Support Team Nigeria to Soar and Win Laurels for Our Country at the Olympics

A total of 88 Team Nigeria athletes comprising 63 women and 25 men are representing our nation at the 2024 Paris Olympics.Thereafter another set of Team Nigeria athletes will take the stage at the Paralympic Games. These athletes do not primarily compete for themselves, they compete for Nigeria.They have shown dexterity in various sports,...

FIBA U-18 Qualifiying Tournament

Nigeria U18 Male, Female Teams Hit Abidjan Nigeria's male and female U18 national teams have arrived Abidjan, Cote D'Ivoire, safely ahead of the FIBA U-18 qualifying tournament that begins July 29 to August 4. The male and female teams have been in training camp in the past two weeks, preparing hard...

MIGHTY JETS INT’L FC GENERAL MANAGER CONGRATULATES HIS PLATEAU UNITED FC COUNTERPART ON RECENT FEAT

It is yet another progress for football on the Plateau as Plateau United FC General Manager, Habila Hosea Mutla, was elected as vice chairman, NPFL Club Owners Association. And it is on that note, the General Manager, Mighty Jets Int'l FC, Mbum Ferdinand, is sending his well wishes and hearty congratulations to his Plateau...

LSFA Inaugurates Arbitration And Disciplinary Committee

Towards engendering a football ecosystem that encourages fair play, justice and equity in line with best global practices, the board of Lagos State Football Association, Sunday, at its Surulere Secretariat, inaugurated a 7-man strong Arbitration and Disciplinary Committee. The Committee which has the Vice-Chairman of LSFA, Mr. Adedotun Coker, as the Chairman, has been...

CIROMA OF ILORIN GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL COMPETITION TO HOLD DRAWS

The organizer therefore is calling on all the clubs representatives to be informed that the draws for the tournament are slated for Tuesday 30th of July 2024 at Kwara Football Academy Ilorin by 10am. It's going to be a very interesting competition and the youth are going to enjoy their holiday, Ilorin is going...

”Nigeria’s Outing Reflects the Power of Naija and Strength in Our Diversity” – Sports Minister

Salutes IOC, Paris for delivering colourful opening ceremony The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has expressed immense pride in Nigeria's vibrant and confident display at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games, stating that it reflects the power of "Naija" and the strength in our diversity as a nation.