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sports minister Sunday Dare

July 19, 2023

Gombe United coach quits, blames poor condition of service

He said the failure of the state government to pay match bonuses as well as ensure the welfare of the team had remained a distraction to him as a coach.

Gombe United
April 7, 2023

Anthony Joshua’s trainer defends tactics against Franklin

Joshua won a comfortable unanimous decision at the end of twelve rounds.

Anthony Joshua
March 27, 2023

Poland, others oppose return of Russians, Belarusians to sports events

Poland, Britain, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are jointly opposed to the athletes’ return.

IOC
March 2, 2023

Nigeria pip Uganda to reach U-20 AFCON semifinals; secure World Cup qualification

Juma’s own goal proved decisive in sending Nigeria into the semifinal of the competition and place in the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

Flying Eagles celebrating win against Uganda
February 4, 2023

NPFL: Gombe United end Bendel Insurance’s perfect start; Abia Warriors grab massive away win against Dakkada

Bendel Insurance had won all of their first five matches in the campaign prior to today’s Matchday 6 encounter.

Gombe United
January 13, 2023

FG vows to stop open defecation in Nigeria

Nigeria is ranked second among the nations in the world, with the highest number of people, estimated at over 48 million, defecating in the open.

Open defecation
December 14, 2022

Qatar 2022: France defeat Morocco to reach second consecutive World Cup finals

France will now defend the crown they won four years ago in Russia against Argentina on Sunday.

France v Morocco
December 11, 2022

Oyo on standby as Ogun wins bid to host 2024 National Sports Festival

Oyo, who won the festival’s first runner-up bid, is to be on standby in case Ogun fails to meet up.

National Sports Festival
December 2, 2022

National Sports Festival: 264 players make historic entries in scrabble

The four category event, with entries from 27 states, will throw up 48 medals for grabs.

National Sports Festival
October 28, 2022

FG seeks collaborations to develop Nigeria

The federal government says one of its broad objectives is the promotion of a strong and positive synergy between the public and private sectors.

Minister of youth and sports development Sunday Dare (Credit: Twitter)