Team Uvwie Clinches 5th Sheriff Jnr Oborevwori Invitational Tournament Title
Team Uvwie on Sunday emerged champions of the 2025 Sheriff Jnr Oborevwori Invitational Soccer Tournament after a thrilling final decided by penalties at the Osubi Airport Football Pitch. Uvwie clinched the title following a dramatic comeback against Team Okpe in a pulsating encounter that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Trailing 2–0 at halftime, Team Uvwie displayed remarkable resilience in the second half, scoring two quick goals to draw level shortly before the end of regulation time. With scores tied at full time, the keenly
Delta Sports Commission Unveils Delta Queens Squad Ahead of 2025/2026 NWFL Kickoff
With the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) kicking off this weekend, the Delta State Sports Commission has set the tone for the new football year by unveiling the Delta Queens squad for the 2025/2026 season. At the official presentation in Asaba, the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Hon. Onoriode Oborevwori, expressed confidence in the team’s preparedness and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to providing every necessary support for a successful campaign. Hon. Oborevwori noted that the administration remains steadfast in advancing women’s football across the state, describing
MORE Agenda Is About Giving Every Deltan Opportunities To Succeed, Says Oborevwori
... As Urhobo College Beats Ogbe-Ijaw 2-1 To Win Principal's Cup Urhobo College emerged victorious at year 2025 edition of the Zenith Bank/Delta State Principal's Cup. The football match played at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba on Thursday, saw Urhobo College, Effurun beating Ogbe Ijaw Grammar School, Ogbe-Ijaw 2-1 to emerge victorious. With the victory, Urhobo College went home with a brand new bus and N2 million while Ogbe-Ijaw got N1.5 million. Speaking at the occasion, the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, congratulated Urhobo College
Oborevwori Inducted into SWAN-Nigeria Order of Sports
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has been inducted into the Nigeria Order of Sports with the Distinguished Governor Award by the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), in recognition of his outstanding contributions to sports development in Delta State and across the nation. The award ceremony, held on Friday at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja, was the grand finale of SWAN’s Diamond Jubilee celebration marking 60 years of excellence in sports journalism in Nigeria. According to the association, Governor Oborevwori was chosen for the
NIGERIA TENNIS FEDERATION: Oborevwori Hails Ochei Election As President
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei on his election as President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), describing his victory as well-deserved and a testament to his unwavering commitment to the growth of sports in Nigeria. Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, lauded Ochei, a renowned philanthropist, investor, and supporter of grassroots sports for his passion and consistent contributions to the development of tennis and other sporting disciplines in the country. He noted
Delta Emerges Champion at NFA/NSSF Basic Education Sports Competition
Delta State has clinched victory in the Basic Education School Sports Competition, emerging national champions at the tournament sponsored by the Nigerian Football Association (NFA) and the National School Sport Federation (NSSF) in Abuja. The Executive Chairman of the Delta State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Hon. Samuel Mariere, today received the victorious team in Asaba when they paid him a courtesy visit to formally present the National Championship Cup. Delta State was crowned champion of the Basic Education School Sports Competition after topping the national
Oborevwori Urges NSC To Curb Age Cheating As 9th NYG Ends In Asaba
…Reaffirms Delta’s Readiness For 10th Edition In 2026 Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has charged the National Sports Commission (NSC) to urgently address the growing problem of age cheating at editions of the National Youth Games (NYG) in order to safeguard its credibility and ensure fairness. Oborevwori made the call on Saturday at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, during the closing ceremony of the 9th edition of the Games, which he described as a festival of unity, discipline and excellence. “What began days ago with
Tinubu Declares 9th National Youth Games Open In Asaba
The 9th National Youth Games officially kicked off on Friday at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declaring the event open. The President was represented by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications and former Minister of Sports Mr. Sunday Dare. In his remarks, President Tinubu described the Games as a “veritable platform for discovering and nurturing talents” that have gone on to represent Nigeria at local, continental, and international levels. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sports development, stressing that sports
Oborevwori/Onyeme: Building Bridges Of Unity Beyond Delta
By Fidelis Egugbo Life is about trust, and in a democracy, trust is everything. The electorate cast their votes for whom they trust and the elected officials are challenged to uphold such trust, partly for a stable polity. In Delta State, the beauty of democracy is palpable, with the style of governance of Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, the Governor of the state. When he was campaigning for the seat, he made it clear that he would listen more and do more, and went further to encapsulate
