Sports

Oyo State Governor, ’Seyi Makinde, has declared that his administration has successfully developed the state’s sports economy over the past six years through deliberate policies and investments. Speaking on Saturday at the opening of the 81st Annual General Assembly of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), held at the Theophilus Ogunlesi Hall, University College Hospital, Ibadan,…

The Oyo State Head of Service, Mrs. Olubunmi Oni, mni, has lauded civil servants across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) for their dedication and sportsmanship as the 2025 Public Service Games (PSG) approach their grand finale. Mrs. Oni gave the commendation while officially inaugurating the female wing of the football competition during a keenly contested…

The Polytechnic Ibadan has recorded a landmark achievement in its 2023/2024 academic session, thanks to the vision and resilience of Adegbesan Abass Ayobami, popularly known as Lino, the Student Union Government (SUG) Sport Director for the session. On June 27, 2024, Ayobami successfully organized the institution’s first-ever marathon race without any sponsorship deal, proving his…

In a historic outing at the 14th African Armwrestling Championship held in Abuja, the Oyo State Armwrestling Team made Nigeria proud with an astonishing medal haul and a standout performances that shook the continent. Representing Nigeria, the team delivered a total of 30 medals — 9 gold, 9 silver, and 12 bronze across various left-hand…

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, popularly known as “Dodomayana,” has reportedly passed away at the age of 61. According to online sources, Rufai died in the early hours of Thursday, July 3, 2025, after a prolonged illness that had kept him out of the public eye for several years. Although news of his death…

•drums fans support for Oluyole Warriors As the 2023/2024 Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) season comes to a close, the Oyo State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) under the leadership of Comrade Ayomiku Ajibola wishes Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) the best of luck in their final game against Sporting Lagos…

In a show of appreciation for winning the NNL Super 8 playoffs and promotion to the NPFL next season, Beyond Limits FA Chairman, Hon Kunle Soname has donated the sum of 10 million naira to the players of the club Hon Soname announced the cash reward on Thursday during a ceremony held for the NNL…

●Appreciates AFN, coaches, athletes for breaking barriers The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh is in Benin City to lend his support to athletes participating in the All Nigeria Athletics Championships, the 2024 National Trials. As the trials are currently underway, the Minister emphasized the significance of this event in preparing the…

The 2024 edition of the Oyo Governor’s Cup ended in Grand style with Bishop Phillips Academy, Ibadan defeating Bashorun High School 4-0 on Tuesday at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba to emerge Champions of the Competition’s maiden edition. Bishop Phillips Academy, the alma mater of his Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, started the game on the…

Ahead of the commencement of the second round of the 2023/24 season, Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan has completed the signing of five new players. In a bid to ensure an improved performance in the second stanza, the Coach Gbenga Ogunbote led technical crew, recruited the fresh legs to boilster the squad. Among…