*Ministry to begin work on making deaf sports mandatory at National Sports Festivals and Youth Games The Hon. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, today, Monday October 9th, 2023, welcomed back Nigeria’s Men’s Deaf football team, also called the “Deaf Eagles”, in Abuja, after their participation at the 4th edition of the World […]
Sports Minister postulates growth of eSports in Nigeria will not be overlooked
The Hon. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has stated that Nigeria is enthusiastic about the potentials of eSports, also known as electronic sports or gaming sports. The Minister made the assertion during a meeting with organized Nigerian eSports proponents, led by Mr. Clinton Agbor Ayuk, at his office in Abuja. Senator Enoh […]
NPFL: Kwara United beat hard-fighting Abia Warriors 1-0, as KWSG pledges suatained support
Kwara United begins its home game in the 2023-2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season with a one nil victory over visiting Abia Warriors today, Sunday October 8th, 2023, in a match decided at the Main-Bowl of the Kwara State Stadium Complex, Ilorin. Defender Ejeh Isaiah”s goal in the 44th minute settled the crucial game […]
Okechukwu, 6, others emerge top talents In Giant Brillers, Kwara FA Scouting program
Ike Okechukwu, 16, wonder kid of the Kwara Football Academy, KFA, emerged the best player of the Giant Brillers/Kwara FA scouting tournament that ended on Saturday. He and six of others were picked as raw talents to be exposed to foreign clubs in Lagos, according to detail made available to journalists on Sunday morning. Speaking […]
Football: Barrister A. U. Mustapha advocates for standard turf across Nigeria
Former President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal Committee, Barrister Abdulhakeem Uthman Mustapha SAN has advocated for standard turf across the league venues in the country. Mustapha stated this during the inspection of the pitch at the Kwara State Stadium in Ilorin on Saturday October 7th, 2023. He said good pitches are critical […]
KWSG, Traditional Council throw weight behind Emir of Ilorin competition, as 33 clubs register
Kwara State government, as well as the Tradition Council in the state have thrown their weight behind the successful organization of Emir of Ilorin Football competition, initiated to celebrate the 11th Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR. At the official unveiling of the championship trophy and draws ceremony today, Saturday October 7th, 2023, […]
Kwara FA sets good precedence with adherence to NFF Electoral Guidelines -Thuraya
*Urges spectators to adhere strictly to the NPFL protocols ahead of Kwara United and Abia Warriors tie on Sunday Chairman of Kwara State Football Association, Mallam Idris Abdullahi Musa says the state has set a good precedence in the adherence to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Electoral Guidelines in electing its officials as football administrators […]
NYG: SWAN VP, Kwara Chairman rate Gov AbdulRazaq high in sports investment
Top officers of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) have rated Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq high following the state’s performance at the recently concluded 2023 National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State. Kwara state finished a record fifth position after recording 13 gold, 14 silver and 9 bronze at the 7th National […]
Kwara United announces availability of replica jerseys
The Marketing Department of Kwara United Football Club has announced that the club’s replica jerseys are now available for sale. The jerseys were the products of Owu Sports wear outfit. Kwara United entered into agreement with the first indigenous sportswear manufacturing company four years ago, and has kept faith with the agreement up till this […]
NPFL: Kwara United visits Emir of Ilorin, seeks royal blessings
Kwara United Football Club today, Friday October 6th, 2023, paid a visit to the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR in his Palace, as they seek royal blessings ahead of the first home match of the season, and the season. While receiving the team, the Emir, who admonished players and staffers of the […]