Tag: Senator John Owan Enoh
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Deepen Your capacity for greater Participation in FIFA/CAF competitions – Sports Minister to referees
Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has tasked Nigerian referees to deepen and strengthen their professionalism in order to attract greater participation in FIFA and CAF flagged competitions as made available to Nigeriasoccernet.com through the press release from the ministry. Speaking during his interactive session with the 2024 FIFA Member Association Refereeing Development…
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Sports Minister consoles Doma United over crash
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has extended his heartfelt wishes for a swift recovery to the players and officials of Doma United FC, following a road accident on Monday morning. The incident occurred along the Makurdi-Lafia Expressway as the team was returning to their base in Gombe from Imo State.…
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NFF felicitates with Sports Minister, John Enoh, on birthday
The Nigeria Football Federation has congratulated the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh who is celebrating his birthday on Tuesday, 4th June 2024. President of NFF, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau said the NFF is delighted with the support and encouragement that the Federation has been receiving from Senator John Owan Enoh since he…
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NFF educates Gara Gombe on essence of its warm relationship with Sports Minister
The Nigeria Football Federation considers recent insinuations by a football stakeholder and one-time Chairman of the Gombe State Football Association, Alhaji Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, that the cordial relationship between the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh and the Federation is untoward, to be entirely baseless as made available to Nigeriasoccernet.com. Since…
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Enoh applauds NFF for ‘buying local’
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh on Monday praised the leadership of Nigeria Football Federation for settling for an indigenous Head Coach for the Super Eagles, despite the plethora of foreign tacticians who applied for the job, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Enoh, who spoke at the unveiling ceremony of the Eagles’ new substantive…
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Sports Minister meets President Tinubu in Aso Rock to debrief sports administration progress
Sports Minister Senator John Owan Enoh met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa to provide a comprehensive account of his stewardship within the sports sector, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. The meeting highlighted the significant achievements and ongoing initiatives aimed at fostering the growth and development of sports in Nigeria. During the briefing, Minister…
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“We can’t afford to miss the next World Cup” – Minister of Sports
The Honourable Minister of Sports John Enoh has tasked the Super Eagles on the importance of qualification for the next World Cup after 2023 Afcon finalist were edged by West African rivals Ghana in the final phase of qualification for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The next edition is billed to take…
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Sports Minister signs three groundbreaking MoUs in quest to bolster sports development and funding
Driven by his undiluted resolve to boost sports development in line with the Renewed Hope mandate of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh signed three Memoranda of Understanding, on Friday in Lagos as made available to Nigeriasoccernet.com. Senator Enoh announced that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was…
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‘Let’s Do It Again’ team praises Super Eagles, thanks Nigerians
Organizers of the ‘Let’s Do It Again’ campaign that mobilized and galvanized Nigerians from all walks of life to support the Super Eagles’ participation at the 34th Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire have commended the team’s efforts that resulted in a second-place finish, and also heaped praises on Nigerians who gave the campaign…
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Sports Minister Receives Southampton Powered Community hub, affirms ministry’s dedication to grassroots development
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has stated that the Ministry is dedicated to fostering grassroots sports development to guarantee the future of sports in the country. He made the statement during the visit of the Southampton Powered Community Hub delegation to his office on Wednesday. The Hub is affiliated with…
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AFCON 2023: Senator John Owan Enoh enjoins Super Eagles to reawaken team spirit of 2013 against Cote D’Ivoire
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has issued a rallying call to the Super Eagles of Nigeria as they prepare for a crucial clash against Ivory Coast in their second group game at the African Cup of Nations. The Minister charged the team to make amends for Sunday’s 1-1 draw with…
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AFCON 2023: Sports minister enjoins Super Eagles to go for gold, calls for spirit of resilience, togetherness and patriotism
As Nigeria’s Senior Men’s National team, the Super Eagles prepare to take on the rest of the continent at the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Honourable Minister of Sports, Senator John Owan Enoh has charged the team to imbibe the spirit of resilience and togetherness in order to bring the trophy home. In an…
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AFCON 2023- : Governor Sule, Duoye, Makinde, Sheriff, Obaseki, others set to grace Super Eagles send-forth dinner
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has been invited to partake in a special dinner organized by the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF to send-forth the Super Eagles of Nigeria for the upcoming 34th Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, this month in Ivory Coast as gathered by Nigeriasoccernet.com via Eche Amos. Sule will…
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Sports Minister Senator John Enoh extends Yuletide greetings to Nigerians, emphasizes importance of new aspirations
As the festive season dawns upon us, the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, extends warm greetings and heartfelt wishes to the good people of our nation, celebrating the joyous occasion of Christmas and heralding the promising dawn of the New Year, 2024. In his message, Senator John Owan Enoh expressed his sincere…
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Sports Minister visits Remo Stars HQ, says Ministry will support private investment in Sports
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, on Saturday, embarked on a significant visit to the headquarters of Remo Stars Football Club In Ikenne, Ogun State. The Minister’s visit was marked by a comprehensive tour of the club’s state-of-the-art facilities, with President of the club, Hon. Kunle Soname leading the tour, Nigeriasoccernet.com…
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Senator John Owan Enoh receives Africa Sustainability Man of the Year 2023 Award
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has been honored with the distinguished Africa Sustainability Man of the Year 2023 Award, Nigeriasoccernet.com can confirm. The prestigious accolade was conferred upon Senator Enoh at the 17th edition of the Sustainability, Enterprise and Responsibility Awards (SERAS), held on December 15, 2023, in Lagos, Nigeria.…
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Sports Minister celebrates Osimhen, Oshoala, Nnadozie, Super Falcons after winning at CAF awards
Nigeria’s Sport Minister and Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has celebrated with Nigerian awardees at the Confederation of African Football award and gala night in Marrakesh Morocco, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The victory of @victorosimhen9, @AsisatOshoala, Chiamaka Nnadozie and the Super Falcons Of Nigeria ?? at the CAF Awards not only brings pride and honour to Nigeria…
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Sports Minister applauds Super Falcons determination, zeal following 2024 WAFCON qualification
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has extended warm congratulations to Super Falcons on their successful qualification for the African Women’s Cup of Nations which is to be held in Morocco, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. Senator Enoh said the Super Falcons displayed an impressive level of determination and teamwork, securing vital victories…
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NNL’23: Points shared in Eket between Vandrezzer FC and Rovers FC
Rovers FC were forced to a goalless draw by Vandrezzer FC in the Nigeria National League, NNL match played at the Eket Stadium on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The match between the Calabar based club and the Lions ended 1-1 after the two goals were scored in the second half of the encounter. After a goalless…