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  Organizers of the annual Gusau/Ahlan Football Pre-season Cup Tournament on Friday, 31st August, presented the Permanent Secretary, Nasarawa State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Chief Barr. Isaac Danladi, with the coveted Emeritus Award at the finale of the 3rd edition of the Gusau/Ahlan Pre-season Cup Football Tournament at the New Jos International Stadium, Plateau State. The award, according to the Organizers, recognises Danladi's outstanding contributions to the development of sports and youth empowerment in Nasarawa State and Nigeria as a whole. "Barr. Danladi's tireless efforts and visionary leadership have made a lasting impact on the lives of countless young athletes and the sporting community in general. "His exceptional service and dedication to sports development, innovative approaches to youth empowerment and engagement as well as inspiring leadership and mentorship." Director General of the National Directorate of Employment and Chairman,...

Dayo Awoniyi The Special Assistant on Grassroots Development to the Honourable Minister of Sports, Adeboye Adeyinka Anthony, has praised the efforts behind the Rising Stars Football League, highlighting its role in promoting sports at the grassroots level and contributing to community development. Adeboye expressed his admiration for Ifeanyi Khana, the Project Coordinator of the Rising Stars Football League, stating, "Ifeanyi Khana and his team have done a fantastic job in overseeing this very important project. Their commitment to fostering grassroots sports is commendable and demonstrates the potential of private initiatives in driving sports development in Nigeria." He further emphasized the need for collaborative efforts between the government and private sector in promoting sports, saying, "The Ministry of Sports alone cannot develop sports in this country. We need private sector initiatives like the Rising Stars Football League to come on board and support our visi...

    Kwara United Football Club have appointed Coach Tunde Sanni as the new Head Coach following the sudden departure of Kabiru Dogo who has rejoined Nasarawa United.  Sanni's new role will be on Interim Capacity.  This decision was confirmed by Kwara United's Chairman, Kumbi Titiloye, who received Kabiru Dogo's resignation late on Friday evening. Kumbi Titiloye expressed his support for Dogo's decision, wishing him well at Nasarawa United and affirming that the club would announce Tunde Sanni's assistant soon. Titiloye also stated that Dogo's unexpected resignation has not discouraged the club, but it has instead motivated them to work harder and deliver strong performances. Kwara United is set to face Niger Tornadoes in their first match of the new NPFL season next weekend at the Kwara State Stadium complex in Ilorin.

  Dayo  Awoniyi The Nigeria Football Coaches Association summer football competition has reached its crescendo, and the boys have been separated from the men, paving the way for the final matches that will take place tomorrow, 31st August 2024.  According to the statement released by the Local Organising Committee Chairman, Coach Salisu Haske, the categories that intending champions will be vying for include U13, U15, and U17, respectively.  The final matches, to be played at Bwari Township Stadium, will see Yaba Stars FC lock horns with Sporting Dreams FC at 11 am in U15, while U13 will witness a cracker between Bwari United and Sporting Dreams FC at 12 pm, and the final match of the day in U17 will be between Starlite FA and Optimum FA at exactly 1 pm.  Important dignitaries in and outside Bwari are expected to grace the finals, which promise to be interesting encounters, as football fans, supporters, and enthusiasts have been thrilled to mouthwatering matches...

  Dayo Awoniyi The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) is currently participating in the 2024 Growth Conference organized by World Rugby in Kigali, Rwanda. Led by NRFF President Dr. Ademola Are, General Manager Azeez Ladipo, and Women's Development officer;  Wuraola Hussain,the Nigerian delegation joins other invited participants from across Africa at this significant event. The conference aims to empower rugby unions across Africa, fostering sustainable development and expanding the sport throughout the continent. It brings together delegates from 15 rugby unions, representing countries such as Algeria, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Eswatini, Ghana, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, Rwanda, and Zambia. The 2024 Growth Conference is structured around two main workshops: the Union Management Programme and the Participation Workshop. The Union Management Programme equips participants with strategic models and tactical tools to enhanc...

  The Nasarawa State Government has charged the State's contingent to the Zonal Eliminations of the National Youth Games to exceed all expectations by winning the available slots reserved for the North Central Zone in Team Sports ahead of the main Event in Asaba, Delta State, next month. The State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Jafaru Ango,  gave the charge on Thursday at the premises of the Ministry while bidding farewell to the contingent to Jos, Plateau State, where the Zonal Eliminations will take place. Jafaru pointed out that the Governor Abdullahi Sule-led administration has invested so much in youth and sports in order to give young people and related stakeholders the opportunity to become productive and self-reliant and equally contribute their portion to the society. "It's a thing of joy that we are going to participate in the Zonal Eliminations in Jos, Plateau State. This trip is being made possible by our sports-loving Governor, Engr. Abdul...

   Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC is pleased to announce the unveiling of its new Technical Crew, led by former Warri Wolves gaffer, Sani Ahmed Sarduna, as the club's new Technical Adviser. The unveiling ceremony, held at Crystal Hotel Ilorin on Thursday, also saw the introduction of the 30 selected ABS FC Players Training Development Programme(PTDP) players. Sani Sardauna, a certified coach with about two decades of experience, brings in a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the club. He holds advanced coaching certifications from the National Institute of Sports (NIS) and UEFA, obtained in 2006 and 2008 respectively. Coach Sani Sardauna signed a one year contract with the task of promoting the club to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). His track record includes stints with grassroots teams such as Sky Moon FC, Lobi Stars Juniors, and Warri Wolves FC, where he led the team to a second-place finish in the 2021/2022 Nigeria National League (NNL) Southern Confe...