The Bayelsa State Ministry of Sports Development has endorsed and pledged support for the Bayelsa 2024 SWAN Week which will see media organizations in the state compete in sporting activities. State Commissioner for Sports, Hon Daniel Igali made the commitment when the Local Organizing and Planning Committee of the SWAN …
Read More »Ozuzu Unity Cup Kicks off Dec 1
The second edition of the famous Ozuzu Clan Unity Soccer Cup Competition, sponsored by a popular philanthropist from Etche, Sir Nnamdi Munuoye, kicks off on Sunday, December 1, 2024 in Ozuzu Etche. Highlights during the opening ceremony, according to the organisers, will include displays of the rich Etche culture, and …
Read More »Igali Thumbs up Bayelsa United on Victory over Niger Tornadoes
The commissioner for Sports Development, Bayelsa State, Hon Daniel Igali, has commended the resounding victory of Bayelsa United over Niger Tornadoes Hon Igali while speaking to journalists on Wednesday after the game lauded the approach of Bayelsa United to the game which enabled them to convincingly beat Niger Tornadoes 4-1 …
Read More »Bayelsa: Sports Writers’ Week to Begin December 7
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Bayelsa State Chapter has put in place a line-up of activities to mark its 2024 Week from December 7 to 13. A statement by the chairman of the Planning and Organizing Committee, Mr. Loveday Herbert and Secretary, Tom Amaegbe says the programme of …
Read More »Igali Commends FG, Defence Chief for using Sports to Promote Peace
By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Hon. Daniel Igali, has commended the breath-taking African Military Games being hosted by Nigeria under the stewardship of the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Chris Musa, describing it as capturing the rich cultural heritage, sporting prowess, and diversity of the …
Read More »Bayelsa to Host 6th Douye Diri Scouting Tournament
… As 5 Players Set for European Clubs By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Bayelsa State is gearing up to host the 6th edition of the prestigious Douye Diri International Scouting Tournament, a platform that showcases Nigeria’s brightest young football talents. This year’s event is scheduled to take place from December 4 …
Read More »Defense Chief, Customs CG, Others to Grace 3rd Douye Diri Wrestling Classics
… Expect Glamour in This Year’s National Wrestling Classics ~ Igali By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa As the 3rd Governor Douye Diri National Wrestling Classics gets underway this weekend, the President Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Hon Daniel Igali has said this year’s tournament will witness glamorous activities more than previous years. Igali …
Read More »Over 750 Athletes to Participate in 3rd Diri National Wrestling Classics ~ Igali
Over seven hundred and fifty athletes and coaches from the thirty six states of the federation will jostle for glory in the 3rd Governor Douye Diri Wrestling Classics in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Dr. Daniel Igali gave the hint at the press conference …
Read More »Scrabble: FG ‘Abandons’ Team Nigeria, Players Beg to Defend Nigeria in Kigali
By Maxwell Kumoye The Federal Ministry of Sports has washed its hands off Team Nigeria Scrabble that is heading to Kigali, Rwanda for the defense of the African Senior Championship it won two years ago in Lusaka, Zambia. Award-winning news channel, First Zealmediacast Blog, reports that the ministry, under the …
Read More »Betsy Obaseki: Bayelsa Queens thump Brave Heart Ladies 6-0
Bayelsa Queens FC on Monday 7th October, 2024 spanked Brave Heart Ladies of Edo 6-0 in the first Group B game of their Betsy Obaseki Women Football Tournament. The game played at the University of Benin Sports Stadium saw Bayelsa Queens dominating the game from the blast of the whistle. …
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