...declares the implicit support of President Tinubu

The Honorable Minister of Sports Development Senator John Owan Enoh has enthused the Super Eagles ahead of their next match, round of 16 in the ongoing African Cup of Nations AFCON taking place in Ivory Coast, to tenaciously face their opponents.

Former Nigeria captain, Dr. Patrick Olusegun Odegbami has called on Nigerians at home and in the diaspora to provide ample support for, and have strong belief in, the Super Eagles to triumph at the ongoing 34th Africa Cup of Nations finals in Cote d’Ivoire.

...Says Ministry remains open to partnerships to create sustainable pathways for aspiring athletes

The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has stated that the Ministry is dedicated to fostering grassroots sports development to guarantee the future of sports in the country.

The Victory of the Super Eagles against host Ivory Coast has given Nigerians fresh confidence that the current crops of Super Eagles players can actually "Do it again".

The Chairman House Committee on Sports, Hon. Ekene Abubakar Adams, has applauded the Super Eagles for reaching the knockout stage of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). 

Sen. Enoh says Ministry is committed to enhancing profile of all sports

Nigeria will battle Cameroon in the Round of 16 of the 34th Africa Cup of Nations after the five-time champions edged The Gambia 3-2 in a see-saw group C finale in Bouake on Tuesday.

Coach José Santos Peseiro insisted on Sunday that despite looking good for a spot in the Round of 16 with their four points following the defeat of host nation Cote d’Ivoire on Thursday, Nigeria will not take their feet off the pedal when they clash with Guinea Bissau on Monday evening.

On Monday, January 29, 2024, history will unfold at the Molade Okoya Thomas Indoor Sports Hall of the Teslim Balogun Stadium as the men and women para volleyball teams of Nigeria will embark on a campaign to secure a spot in the 2024 Paralympics. This momentous day marks the inaugural effort of the Nigerian national teams to qualify for the prestigious global sporting event. Hosted by the Nigerian Para Volleyball Federation, led by Kayode Ladele, the event welcomes teams from Egypt, Morocco, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Algeria, and Libya, all vying for a chance to participate in the Paralympic Games in Paris.

Former Nigeria international, Femi Ajilore has reacted to the performances of the Super Eagles at the ongoing Africa cup of Nations in Cote D’Ivoire, advising coach Paseiro on what he had observed so far.

Nigeria’s U20 girls, Falconets, have earned a place at this year’s FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals after a goal by Opeyemi Ajakaye eventually brought down hard-fighting Burundi in a final round, second leg encounter at the MKO Abiola National Stadium on Saturday evening. This tallied to a 2-0 aggregate victory for Nigeria in the final round of the qualifying race in Africa.

Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin, today thrashed FC Sporting Lagos 3-1 in the Match Day 19, ending the first round of the Nigeria Premier Football League on a winning note.