National League Club Owners and Managers Association (NALCOMA) has expressed profound sadness over the death of renowned football administrator and former Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Smart City Football Club, Alhaji Kamaldeen Olaoye. NALCOMA, in a release signed by its President, Godwin Enakhena, described his passing as a monumental loss to Nigerian football. Alhaji Olawoye […]
Governor AbdulRazaq backs Thuraya’s NFF Board bid, purchases nomination form
The Chairman of the Kwara State Football Association (Kwara FA), Mallam Idris Abdullahi Musa Thuraya, has received a major boost in his quest for a seat on the Board of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), following the endorsement and support of Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. Governor AbdulRazaq has demonstrated his confidence in Thuraya’s […]
Governor AbdulRazaq backs Thuraya’s NFF Board bid, purchases nomination form
The Chairman of the Kwara State Football Association (Kwara FA), Mallam Idris Abdullahi Musa Thuraya, has received a major boost in his quest for a seat on the Board of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), following the endorsement and support of Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. Governor AbdulRazaq has demonstrated his confidence in Thuraya’s […]
Governor AbdulRazaq backs Thuraya’s NFF Board bid, purchases nomination form
The Chairman of the Kwara State Football Association (Kwara FA), Mallam Idris Abdullahi Musa Thuraya, has received a major boost in his quest for a seat on the Board of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), following the endorsement and support of Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. Governor AbdulRazaq has demonstrated his confidence in Thuraya’s […]
Kwara United to open NPFL 2026/27 campaign against Kano Pillars in Ilorin
*Kumbi commends NPFL Board on sponsorship drive Kwara United will open their 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) campaign with a home fixture against Kano Pillars at the Rashidi Yekini Main-Bowl of the George Agbazika Innih Stadium, Ilorin. The pairing was confirmed during the NPFL fixture draw conducted today Friday August 7, 2026, at the […]
Isin LG crowned champions of football event of Kwara Governor’s Cup/First Lady tournament
Offa claims volleyball gold Isin Local Government has emerged champions of the football event of the Kwara Governor’s Cup/First Lady football tournament after defeating Ilorin West Local Government 4-3 on penalties following a goalless draw in regulation time. Oyun LG earlier defeated Ilorin South by a lone goal to win the third place prize. The […]
WAFCON: Thuraya hails Gov AbdulRazaq for sponsoring his trip to Morocco
Chairman of the Kwara State Football Association (Kwara FA), Alhaji Idris Abdullahi Musa Thuraya, has expressed profound appreciation to the Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for sponsoring his trip to Morocco to witness the ongoing 14th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Governor AbdulRazaq sponsored Thuraya’s attendance at the continental football showpiece as […]
Opinion: From Glasgow with pride and smiles
Having performed well, our athletes to the Glasgow Commonwealth Games should come back home with pride and their heads raised high up. Their performance in Glasgow as the highest ranked African country, finishing 5th on the overall medals table with 24 medals comprising 10 gold, 7 silver and 7 bronze should be a forerunner to […]
Isale Asa FC clinch 19th Wesley 7-a-Side Football Tournament as Alaya reaffirms commitment to youth development
Isale Asa Football Club emerged champions of the 19th Wesley 7-a-Side Football Tournament on Sunday, August 3, 2026, defeating Joy Sports FC 3-2 on penalties after a pulsating goalless draw in regulation time at the Wesley LGEA School, New Yidi Road, Ilorin. The annual grassroots championship, which attracted 16 youth teams from across Ilorin and […]
Glasgow 2026: Performance Director Okorie hails NSC, celebrates remarkable Commonwealth Games campaign
Every journey has a beginning and an end, and for Team Nigeria, the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games has ended with an appearance for the record books. After nine days of intense action in Glasgow, Team Nigeria sits 6th on the medal table with 24 medals (10 gold, 7 silver and 7 bronze). Performance Director and […]