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The Honorable 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 4×400 mixed relays and 4×400 men’s relay event at the 2024 Olympics Games in Paris. Read Also: Nigerian Clubs Should Not Copy Manchester …

Rivers United assistant Badminton Rivers Coach, Mimi Siri Onengiye has highlighted the irregularities in the age screening process at the 7th National Youth Games which has allowed room for cheating and over-age participation. Read Also: 7th National Youth Games: Ganiyu Tirimisiyu Raises Concern Over Over-Age Athletes In Junior Categories, Enjoins Ministry To Re-consider Screening Process Mimi advocated that there should …

Premier League outfit Brentford is on the brink of finalizing the acquisition of Nigeria’s promising youth star, Benjamin Fredrick, hailing from Kaduna-based Simoiben FC. Read Also: Nottingham Forest Striker Emmanuel Dennis Faces Exile As Udinese Eyes Transfer Opportunity The highly-touted defender is set to join the Bees on a one-year loan deal, accompanied by an enticing option to purchase. Fredrick’s …

Bayelsa State Table Tennis Association on Thursday organized a reception to honour the State table tennis stars that did the State proud in the 2nd Para Festival in the Nation’s capital Abuja. Read Also: NWFL: Tough Match, God Took Absolute Control – Opeyemi of Dannaz Ladies Reflects On Victory Against Abia Angels The reception was organized by the chairman of …

The Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Oluwatoyin Gafaar, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Sports Commission to support the “Keep-Fit-Lagos” initiative, aiming to encourage mass participation in physical activities and promote a healthier lifestyle among residents. The inaugural edition of Keep-Fit-Lagos, held on December 9, 2023, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, witnessed the participation of key stakeholders …

Coach Olayinka Olowu, the mastermind behind the gold medal victory of Team Lagos, in the ongoing 7th National Youth Games female football tournament in Asaba, has shared with sports247 the team’s remarkable achievement and the unwavering support they received. Read Also: FIFA To Enforce Full Implementation Of Football Agent Regulations In October To Ensure Protection Of Minors Overflowing with gratitude …

In a bid to honor the legacy of Layiwola Ayinde Balogun (LAB) and provide a platform for youth talent development, the Layiwola Ayinde Balogun (LAB) memorial Carnival football tournament is gearing up for its second edition. Scheduled to take place on September 16th at the prestigious University of Lagos sport center, the competition promises to be a riveting display of …

In a spectacular showdown at the 7th National Youth Festival in Asaba, Team Lagos has emerged victorious in the highly anticipated final match against Team Ogun State. The female football tournament witnessed a jaw-dropping performance by Lagos, who displayed sheer dominance throughout the competition, culminating in an emphatic 5-0 triumph in the final. Read Also: Korede Balogun Talks Up Motivation …

Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh on Tuesday inaugurated the Main Organising Committee (MOC) of the 22nd National Sports Festival slated to take place in Ogun State next year. Inaugurating the committee at the media center inside the MKO Abiola Stadium, National Stadium Complex Abuja, the minister charged members of the committee to work hard to deliver a …

The United States of America (USA) based patron of Rangers International of Enugu Benson Ezeomeogo Ejindu (MVP) has congratulated the duo of Nigeria National League (NNL) chairman George Aluo and the new General Manager of Rangers, Amobi Paulinus Ezeaku. Read Also: NLO SUPER PLAYOFF: Summer FC Versus Ave FC Tie Kicks Off NLO/Ikukuoma Super Cup In Uboma, Imo State Ejindu …