Nigerian -American Football Association NAFA has called on Kano state government and other stakeholders in sports to support it aimed at developing the game at grassroots levels. The NAFA’s head of students…
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SWAN Calls for Thorough Investigation into Fatal Accident Involving Kano Athletes
By Mustapha Salisu The National President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Mr. Benjamin Isaiah, has called on government authorities to launch a thorough investigation into the tragic road accident…
Kano NLC Mourns 22 Deceased Athletes, Officials
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Nigerian Labour Congress(NLC), Kano State chapter, has expressed deep shock over the death of 22 athletes and officials from the state who died in a ghastly auto accident…
Kano Govt Pledges N1 Million, Relief Aid to Families of 22 Athletes Killed in Tragic Crash
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano State Government has announced a donation of N1 million each to the families of the 22 athletes who tragically lost their lives in a motor accident while…
Week-Long Activities Marking 2025 Children’s Day End in Yobe
From Auwal Salim, Damaturu, Yobe As part of efforts to engage school children in celebration of the 2025 World Children’s Day, the Education Secretary of Nguru Local Government Education Authority, Alhaji Hamisu…
Gateway Games 2025: Adama and Timmy Win Kano State’s First Five Medals at National Sports Festival
By Yusuf A. Yusuf Giginyu Kano State has opened its medal tally at the ongoing National Sports Festival (NSF), tagged Gateway Games 2025, with an impressive performance from its female weightlifters. The…
NSC disqualifies registered Athletes with Antidoping issues from participating in 22nd National Sports Festival
The National Sports Commission, NSC, has cautioned that registered athletes with antidoping issues cannot compete for scoring medals at the ongoing National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games 2024. The NSC made it…
Ogun 2024: Vice president Shettima declare National Sports Festival Open
By Yusuf A Yusuf The Vice president Kashim Shettima has declared open the 22nd of National Sports Festival at MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta Ogun State. Shettima who represents the President Bola…
Gateway 2024:Over 250 Kano State Contingents Arrive Abeokuta
By Yusuf A. Yusuf Over 250 Kano State contingents have safely arrived Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, ahead of the 2024 National Sports Festival, after a 30-hour journey. Before their departure, Kano…
Ex-IGP Adamu tournament kicks off in Nasarawa
Sixteen clubs are currently competing in the Former Inspector General of Police Mohammed Adamu Tournament in Nasarawa State. The competition was organized by Progressives Youth Forum for Mohammed Adamu and the final…
Barau FC sill in Nigerian National League Super 8 race
By Yusuf A Yusuf Giginyu Barau FC are at the edge of sealing Nigerian National League Super 8 playoff after defeating the former Nigerian Premier League Team, Jigawa Golden Stars by 2-…
NANS Applauds Hamza Buhari on His Nomination as Sportsman of the Year at University College London (UCL)
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) — the apex student body representing the interests and aspirations of over 50 million Nigerian students both at home and in the diaspora — proudly…
Barau FC defeat Gombe United two goals to nil
By Yusuf A Yusuf Giginyu The only Kano representative at the Nigeria National League 2025 season, Barau FC has defeated former Nigerian Premier Football League team Gombe United by two goals to…
Abdulmajid Aminu Stars in Moneni Pirates’ Victory Over Sea Birds
By Usman Bature Moneni Pirates forward Abdulmajid Aminu was captured in action during his standout attacking display in a thrilling MTN Premier League encounter at the Mavuso Sports Centre. The Nigerian-born striker,…
YSFON Lauds Super Eagles Over Impressive Outing In Kigali
By Abdullahi Yusuf The President of the Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON), Dr Nasiru Gawuna, has praised the Super Eagles of Nigeria for their impressive performance against their Rwandan counterparts in…
YSFON Celebrates Diamond Jubilee: 60 Years of Shaping Nigeria’s Sporting Future
By Ahmad Muhammad The President of Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON) Dr. Nasiru Gawuna has announced a programme of activities for its 60th anniversary. In a statement signed by Patrick Okpavuerhe,…
Sports Badminton Federation appoints Chisalam as COO
The Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), has announced the appointment of Blessing Chisalam as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Chisalam is an accomplished…
Dan Buram FC eyes Galadima cup
Junior Dan Buram Football Club of Daura, Katsina state has secured the final ticket of the ongoing Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Galadima soccer competition after beating Mubayya FC 3-1. Speaking shortly after the…
Sports Derby FC wins FCT President Cup opener
The 2025 FCT President Cup commenced on Monday at the Area 3 football pitch in Abuja, with Derby Football Club’s male team emerging victorious against Total Dazzler FC with a 4-1 win….
Kano students, 35 states, FCT Abuja set to storm Lagos for NSSF championships
36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja are to compete in the National School Swimming championship tagged: “FISH” scheduled to hold in Lagos. The competition which is being organized by…
I’m on mission to revive wrestling in Nigeria—- Atula
A former World Wrestling Champion Golden Warrior, Morris Atula, says he is running for post of President of Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) to revive the sport and return Nigeria to the wrestling…
National Institute of Sports: Sen. Lalong Bags Fellowship Award at 9th Convocation
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The National Institute for Sports Lagos has honoured former Governor of Plateau State and Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District Simon Bako Lalong with the Fellowship of the…
2025 Emblem Appeal Fund Launch: KNSG, 44 LGCs Donate N20m
…As Gov. Yusuf contributes N2m Kano’ State Government under the leadership of Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has donated the sum of N10 million to fallen heroes of the state. The governor…
Plateau FA honours Senator Lalong For Contributions To Football Development As He Sponsors Local Boxing In Shendam
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Plateau Football Association has honoured former Governor of Plateau State Senator Simon Bako Lalong for his contributions to the development of the game in Plateau State and…
Jigawa Golden Stars Commiserates with Governor Namadi Over Death of Mother, Son
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The management, Coaches and players of Jigawa Golden Stars Football Club extended their condolences messages to Governor Malam Umar Namadi over the death of his mother Hajiya Maryam…