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.

The meeting highlighted the significant achievements and ongoing initiatives aimed at fostering the growth and development of sports in Nigeria.

During the briefing, Minister Enoh outlined the successes achieved across various sporting events, including the African Cup of Nations, the African Games, and the World Relay Championships in the Bahamas. He emphasized the positive strides made by Nigerian athletes on the international stage, showcasing the nation’s prowess and determination in the world of sports.

He outlined the vision of the Ministry, to increase private investments in the industry as well as advance sports for development and development of sports.

President Tinubu commended Minister Enoh for his dedication and proactive initiatives in advancing the sports industry. He acknowledged the pivotal role played by the minister in driving positive change and promoting excellence within the sector.

Minister Enoh expressed his gratitude to President Tinubu for his steadfast support and advocacy for the sports sector.

He credited the president’s bold leadership and visionary policies for the transformational changes witnessed in Nigerian sports. Enoh noted that under President Tinubu’s guidance, the sports industry has undergone a significant facelift, ushering in a new era of growth and opportunity, with the Ministry of Sports now standing alone from youth development.

The discussion also centered on the upcoming Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in Paris, as well as other international tournaments on the horizon. Minister Enoh provided insights into Team Nigeria’s preparations and outlined strategies aimed at ensuring a successful outing for the nation’s athletes.

President Tinubu reaffirmed his commitment to supporting Team Nigeria’s participation in the Olympic Games, pledging to provide the necessary resources and assistance to facilitate their success. He expressed confidence in the abilities of Nigerian athletes and reiterated his belief in their potential to excel on the global stage.

In closing, Minister Enoh extended his gratitude to all stakeholders for their support and commitment to the advancement of Nigerian sports. He thanked President Tinubu for his invaluable guidance and reassured him of his continued dedication to driving excellence and innovation within the sports sector.

Team Nigeria have registered six boxers to fight for places at the forthcoming Paris 2024 Games second Window qualification tournament in Bangkok, Thailand.

The Secretary General of Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF), Dapo Akinyele disclosed that elite boxers across the globe will converge in Bangkok from May 23 until June 3, 2024 for intense battles for Paris Olympics spots.

Akinyele stated that the Federation is focusing on female pugilist because they stand a better chance of punching their way into the French capital, Paris for the Games.

“If all goes as planned, we shall take four female and two male boxers to Bangkok but if we have to reduce the overall figure to five, we shall present three female and two male pugilists.” The seasoned adminstrator stated.

“We have to project and focus on our strength and I’m sure will shall cement our place at the 2024 Olympic Games.” He added.

Nigeria will fighting for honours in the 50, 57, 66, 75 and +92kg categories.

At the first Window of the Olympic Games Boxing Qualifiers in Italy, no Africans out of the sixty seven that competed secured an Olympic slot.

Athletics, Badminton, Female Basketball, Female Football, Table Tennis, Weightlifting and Wrestling are some of the sports that Team Nigeria will be represented at the Paris Games.

According to Il Corriere dello Sport, Roma have chosen OGC Nice’s Florent Ghisolfi as their new sporting director.

The Giallorossi parted ways with Tiago Pinto in February 2024 and according to Il Corriere dello Sport, they are on the verge of hiring Florent Ghisolfi to replace the Portuguese.

According to the report, multiple sources confirm that the 39-year-old has been chosen for the job. Over the last few months, other candidates have been linked with the role, including Monza’s François-Joseph Modesto, Nicolas Burdisso, and Frederic Massara.

Il Corriere dello Sport claims Roma owners have been evaluating different candidates since February with the support of Retexo Intelligence, a company that helps football clubs study and identify the personnel that match their requirements.

Ghisolfi reportedly ticks all the boxes for Roma, especially the club’s desire to remain competitive and financially sustainable.

French media confirmed that Roma representatives met Ghisolfi twice over the last few weeks, and the French director’s plan for the team’s development satisfied the Giallorossi owners and directors.