by crossriverwatch admin The Cross River State Government on Wednesday officially shut down the popular U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar for repairs. The state Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Mr Patrick Ugbe, said the stadium was closed to members of the public to enable the state government effect necessary repairs. He said that the
by crossriverwatch admin As the preparation for the 2014 National Sports Festival continue to gather momentum, the host state of Cross River says all facilities including the indoor sports hall will be ready by August, 2014. The state Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Mr Patrick Ugbe stated this in his office after inspecting the
by crossriverwatch admin In a bid to consolidate on the gains of sport tourism in the state and country at large, the Cross River State government has reached a mutual partnership agreement with Active Sports Foundation and Connect Marketing Services to stage the first international marathon and carnival race known as “Calabar Marathon And Carnival
by crossriverwatch admin The annual Mary Slessor Charity Golf Tournament has started at the Calabar Golf Club, with a tee-off by governor Liyel Imoke and his wife, Obioma. The tee-off which was part of the annual Calabar Christmas Festival also witnessed the presence of the creme-de-la-creme of professional golf in the country attempting to beat
by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State at last week in Ilorin retained its title at the Sterling Bank-sponsored 6th National School Sports Festival after coming top on the overall medals’ table, thereby winning the trophy for keeps after winning it for three consecutive times. The state finished with 115 gold, 78 silver and 61 bronze
by crossriverwatch admin Odey Alenyo, the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, Calabar reporter has again emerged the winner of the Media Race at the 9th edition of the Obudu International Mountain Race 2013 making it the third time he is coming tops at the race. Alenyo who won the race in 2011 to take home the
by crossriverwatch admin As the 2013 edition of the National Schools Sports Championship kicks off in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, Thursday November 21, 2013, Governor Liyel Imoke of Cross River State has charged the state’s contingent to bring back the trophy which they won in the past two editions of the game. Imoke, who
by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State Governor Senator Liyel Imoke has bagged the Football Friendly Governor Award at the Pitch Award which held at Transcorp Hotel, Calabar. Organized by Matchmakers in conjunction with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Imoke won over 96 per cent of the votes by a cross spectrum of football stakeholders, including