Kwara state government will continue to upgrade and improve sporting facilities at the Kwara State Stadium Complex, the Executive Governor of the state, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq has said. The Governor, who was at the stadium on Monday, to watch the Ileya boxing tournament tagged ‘Ileya Fury’ said his administration will continue to […]
Kwara dominates ‘Ileya Boxing Fury”, as sponsor expresses optimism
Kwara boxers on Monday dominated the one-day boxing tournament tagged “Ileya Boxing Fury”, held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Kwara State Stadium Complex, winning five of the twelve bouts featured. Six states and the FCT participated in the tournament which, included Lagos, Oyo, Osun, Kano, Plateau states, host Kwara and […]
Garland, as ex-players of Fabulous Sparks FC holds reunion in Ilorin
It was celebration galore on Sunday when the old players of Fabulous Sparkling Sparks Football Club of Ilorin held its reunion dinner and gets together, sportsbash.com.ng reports. The event which held at Henry George Hotel, Adewole, Ilorin saw old members of the then famous Football Club converged to rejoice and share memories of their old […]
Dr Olarinoye to represent Nigeria at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham
Highly industrious Sports Administrator and the only Nigerian serving in the Commonwealth Weightlifting Committee, Dr. Steve Olarinoye has added yet another feather to his fast growing cap as a global sports personality. The humble and respected expert in sports management has been nominated by the Weightlifting Federation of Nigeria (WFN) to monitor and observe Commonwealth […]
Gov Sule hosts Nasarawa United Media Officer, Eche Amos for making state proud
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, today congratulated the Public Relations Officer of Nasarawa State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Eche Amos, who also doubles as the Media Officer of Nasarawa United Football Club for successfully completing a two-week Course on Advanced Corporate Communications and Media Training. The training was organized by Renowned Capacity […]
Strength of Nigerian football is dependent on the vitality of the domestic league – Minister
Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Sunday Dare has stated that the domestic league is the fulcrum that would give vitality to Nigerian football. In a chat in Abuja, the Minister made reference to the working model of a robust league as a critical component of football vitality in any country. Dare emphasized the […]
Welfare of athletes, my priority as Sports Minister -Sunday Dare
ä The Hon Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has reiterated that welfare of athletes has remained a priority for him since assuming office in 2019. In a chat with pressmen during an interactive session in Abuja, Dare said, “Before I assumed office, I knew that welfare of athletes will always be key […]
Why I am supporting Kwara United FC -Mallam Saliu Mustapha
The Turaki of Ilorin, Mallam Saliu Mustapha has pledged to continue to support the development of humanity through sports, as a way of not only giving back to the society, but encouraging social interaction. Speaking to journalists yesterday during the final of the Emirate Football Competition as part of the annual Durbar celebrate at the […]
I’m not against Pinnick’s 3rd term agenda, but NFF Congress is Supreme -Minister
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare has revealed that he is not against Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Amaju Pinnick on the third term agenda if there is any, but he believes the Congress decision is supreme. The Minister stated this in an interactive session with journalists in Abuja, where he averred […]
Two Kwara Para athletes elected as North Central Representatives
ùÐ Two Para Athletes of the Kwara State Sports Commission have been elected as North Central representatives on the Boards of two Para Federations at the elections held in July 5 in Jos, Plateau state. Adisa Abefe Luqman was elected to represent the North Central Zone on the Board of Nigeria Para Athletes Federation, while […]