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African Games 2024: Sports Minister Visits Team Nigeria’s Training Camps to Motivate Athletes

Charges athletes to deliver best ever appearance The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has issued a rallying call to Team Nigeria athletes, urging them to strive for excellence and make the 2024 African Games the nation's best appearance at the Games. Senator Enoh's call comes as Nigeria gears up to compete in the prestigious sporting event to be hosted in Accra, Ghana. In an impassioned address to the athletes during an interactive session on Wednesday, Senator E

Sports Min. Summons NFF, Demands Technical Report Over Poor Results in World Cup Qualifying Series

Convenes meeting over unacceptable performances and results The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has demanded a detailed technical report from the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) following the Super Eagles' disappointing performance during the June FIFA window. The Super Eagles managed to secure only one point from a possible six, following a 1-1 with South Africa in Uyo and losing 2-1 to Benin Republic in Abidjan in its third and fourth game respectively in

THE NEED FOR GRASSROOTS SPORTS DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

Sports hold a unique position in society, transcending cultural, social, and economic boundaries. In Nigeria, a nation with a rich sporting heritage, the need for grassroots sports development is imperative. This essay explores the significance of grassroots sports development in Nigeria, highlighting its potential benefits for the nation's youth, physical well-being, and global sporting competitiveness. a. Nurturing Young Talent: One of the primary reasons for investing in grassroots sports dev

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Sports Minister Extends Gratitude to Tinubu for Nat’l Teams' Backlog, Boosting AFCON Preparations

Says move further reiterates the President's commitment to sports development The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has expressed his appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the recent approval of a substantial N12 billion disbursement to address the longstanding outstanding backlog owed to Nigeria's National teams, as well as boost the mood of the Super Eagles, ahead of the African Cup of Nations kicking off this weekend. The payment encompasses the settl

CRSFA PRE-SEASON CHAMPIONS(ROVERS FC) PRESENT TROPHY TO COMMISSIONER OF SPORTS DEV’T

In recognition of Rovers FC outstanding achievement, the team proudly presented the tournament trophy to the Commissioner for Sports Development, Honorable Agnes Atsu. Hon. Atsu charged them to look forward to the new season, they should carry with them the her words of encouragement, serving as a reminder to continue giving their best and strive for even greater achievements in the future. She said this gesture not only celebrate their victory but also served as a symbol of their commitment to

Sports Minister Receives 13 Year Old Gymnast, Stephanie Onusiriuka After Winning 4 Gold Medals @ NYG

_Says Ministry ranks development of young talents as one of its top priorities_ The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh on Tuesday, received rising gymnastic sensation, Stephanie Ogechukwu Onusiriuka, in his office in Abuja, after the outstanding performance of the 13 year old at the recently concluded National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State. Little Stephanie won four gold medals in gymnastics, blazing the trail in the sport and displaying huge potentials of prom

UNITY IN SPORTS: JOINT PRAYER SESSION FOR CALABAR ROVERS FC AND PELICAN STARS.

In preparation for the upcoming season, Calabar Rovers FC and Pelican Stars FC came together for a joint prayer session. The event marked as a significant moment of unity and purpose, as both teams sought spiritual guidance and strength for the challenges that lie ahead on the field. The Commissioner of Sports Development, Hon. Agnes Atsu, staff of the Ministry of Sports Development, players, coaching staff, and management of these two football clubs gathered to pray for success, good health, an

ABOUT YESTERDAY AT THE SPORTS MINISTRY

The Honorable Minister of Sports Development, Sen @OwanEnoh received in audience the Spanish Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Juan Ignacio Sell Sanz in his office. They held discussions on diplomatic relations to open avenues for bilateral cooperation, promote cultural exchange, explore economic opportunities, leverage sports diplomacy, and foster collaboration in sporting events between Nigeria and Spain. Spain is a great sporting nation, therefore we as a country must explore opportuniti

CROSS RIVER STATE SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC MEETING.

The State Commissioner for Sports Development and her team from the Ministry of Sports have organized a pivotal Strategic Partnership Meeting for sports development, in Cross River State, held at the Ministry for Finance in Calabar. In his welcome address, the Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Mike Odere underscored the historical significance of sports in Cross River State and emphasized the need for a transformation in service delivery across all MDAs to rejuvenate the state's sports sector. He u

Neymar

Back Neymar: “I don’t know if I have the strength of mind to deal with football anymore.” Speaking in an interview with DAZN for a new documentary called “Neymar & The Line of Kings,” the PSG and Brazilian attacker appeared to assert that next year’s World Cup in Qatar will be his last. “I think it’s my last World Cup. I see it as my last because I don’t know if I have the strength of mind to deal with football any more. So I’ll do everything to turn up well, do everything to win with my country, to realise my greatest dream since I was little. And I hope I can do it.”

C’RIVER MINISTRY OF SPORTS DEV’T & SPORTS COMMISSION CELEBRATES HER EXCELLENCY, REV.EYOANWAN OTU @60

BY ETTAH EMMANUEL O. On this special day, On behalf of the Management, staff and athletes of the Cross River state Ministry of sports development and the Cross River state sports commission, we express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering commitment and support. Your leadership has been a catalyst for progress and excellence, shaping a brighter future for our youth. We are privileged to have you as a guiding light in our journey towards sporting greatness. You have been a beacon of inspirat

SUPER EAGLES SUPPORTERS CLUB DECORATES AGNES ATSU AS PATRON

The Commissioner for Sport Development, Hon Agnes Atsu has expressed her delight to members of Super Eagles Supporters Club over their visit to the Ministry of Sports Development, she described the visit as important and critical, and assured the members of the supporters club of her commitment to their vision and missionas it is inline with her goal of advancing sports especially football. She said the place of sports in human development cannot be over emphasized especially as it relates to

Sports Minister Dusts Up 10 Year Football Masterplan, Tasks NFF on Implementation

_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. Senator Enoh made the call during a meeting with the executive board of the NFF, as he passionately rallied stakeholders to ensure football, which represents a tool of national unification, deve

Sports Minister Holds Strategic Meeting with NFF Executive Board on State of Nigerian Football

_Meeting with NFF part of development-centered engagements with all sports federations_ The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, on Wednesday, held a strategic meeting with the leadership of the Nigerian Football Federation at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, as part of his series of engagements with all sports federations in the nation. The engagements with leadership of all sports federations are part of the Minister's efforts to appraise the state of s

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Mastering the Game: 5 Essential Skills Every Sports Enthusiast Should Develop

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France National Football Team Shirts: A Collector’s Guide

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SPORTS

BENEFITS OF SPORTS Sports are physical activities or games that are played individually or in teams, with the aim of winning or achieving a goal. Sports can be played for recreation, exercise, competition, or professional purposes. There are numerous types of sports, including team sports such as soccer, basketball, football, and cricket, and individual sports such as tennis, boxing, gymnastics, and track and field. Sports can have a variety of benefits, both physical and mental. Regular partici

NIGER DELTA GAMES: A’IBOM SPORTS COMMISSIONER, PAUL BASSEY INSPECTS FACILITIES

…reiterates state's readiness to host competition Ahead of the maiden Niger Delta Sports Festival in April, Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Sports, Elder Paul Bassey has embarked on an inspection tour of some sporting facilities in the state, with an assurance that the government will put everything in place to ensure a successful hosting of the competition. With over 3000 athletes expected from the nine Niger Delta States, the Sports Commissioner inspected facilities at the Dakkada Skills Acqui