In a bid to elevate Nigeria's presence and performance at the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has issued a compelling call to the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) to push the boundaries of their preparations.

Ministry will secure training camps within and outside Nigeria for athletes

The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has stated that the Ministry will prioritize welfare, early camping and preparations for athletes, as Team Nigeria counts down to the All-Africa Games and Summer Olympic Games, to be held next year in Accra and Paris respectively.

The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, yesterday joined the nation and the global football community in commemorating the 60th posthumous birthday of legendary Nigerian footballer, Rashidi Yekini.

Mohammed Sanusi, the General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has hailed the Super Eagles for their victory over Mozambique, saying it is, indeed, a morale booster for the team.

Kano Pillars Football Club on Sunday defeated visiting Rivers United FC 1-0 in a Match Day 4 fixture of the ongoing 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).

Just as happened in their only previous encounter 13 years ago, which was also a friendly match, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia could not be separated at the end of their second-ever meeting in Portugal on Friday, with the three-time Asian champions netting a last-gasp equalizer from a free-kick at the edge of the box that deflected off Calvin Bassey.

Rangers International FC of Enugu on Sunday forced Kwara United Football Club of Ilorin to a 1-1 draw.

...Plan reflects sports for development and development of sports components

The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has tasked the Nigerian Football Federation to take deliberate actions on the implementation of the 10 year football development masterplan, developed in 2022.

Mohammed Babaganaru, head coach of Gombe United FC says Bendel Insurance of Benin defeat on Sunday at the Pantami Township stadium, Gombe, was a well-executed plan.

The Bauchi State Government has terminated the appointment of Mr. Aminu Umar, the Chairman Interim Management Team of WIkki Tourists Football Club (FC), with immediate effect.

Head Coach, Christopher Musa Danjuma has called up goalkeepers Faith Omilana and Linda Jiwuaku, defenders Jumoke Alani and Tumininu Adeshina, midfielders Taiwo Afolabi, Chinyere Kalu and Chidera Okenwa, and forwards Chiamaka Okwuchukwu, Yina Adoo and Opeyemi Ajakaye among a roster of 30 Falconets for next month’s 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against the U20 girls of Tanzania.

Three-time champions Nigeria say they have adopted the catch-phrase ‘Let’s Do It Again’ as their battlecry towards winning a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title in Cote d’Ivoire early next year.