The Chairman of Kwara State Chess Association and Chairman of Ifelodun Local Government Area, Hon. Femi Yusuf, has described the annual Ahmed Bolaji Nagode (ABN) Chess tournament as a major contributor to the growth and survival of chess in Kwara State. Hon. Yusuf made the remarks today, Saturday May 30, 2026, during the third edition […]
Jubilation in Ilemona as Alalade rewards football teams in Oyun Local Government
There was massive jubilation on Friday, May 29, in Ilemona, as representatives of football teams in the 7 Communities in Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State gathered to receive their souvenirs from Nigerian international Wasiu Alalade. It was a colourful ceremony as soccer teams from Ojoku, Ira, Erin-Ile, Igosun, Ijagbo and Ipee sent their […]
Kwara United apologises to fans, dedicates NPFL survival to victims of insecurity
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side, Kwara United has expressed gratitude to its players, coaches, supporters and stakeholders after successfully retaining its topflight status at the end of the 2025/2026 season. In a statement issued by the Office of the Chairman, the club described its survival battle as a hard-fought journey achieved through sacrifice, courage […]
Kwara NLO Clubs seek conducive operational environment, appreciation of sacrifice
Stakeholders in grassroots football in Kwara State have called for a more conducive operational environment to sustain football development and ease the growing financial burden on private club owners participating in the Nigeria Nationwide League One (NLO). The call was made during the Kwara SWAN Hard Talk programme held at the George Agbazika Innih Stadium […]
NALCOMA felicitates members, Muslims worldwide on Eid-el-Kabir celebration
The President and members of the Nigeria National League Club Owners and Managers Association (NALCOMA), have extended warm greetings and best wishes to Muslim faithful across Nigeria and around the world on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. In a statement issued by the Secretary of the association, Ahmed Usman Egye, NALCOMA urged Muslims […]
End of 2025/2026 NPFL season: NFRA commends Referees, Assessor on successful outing
The Nigeria Football Referees’ Association (NFRA) felicitates Referees and Referees’ Assessors involved in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) over the successful completion of the 2025/2026 football season. The Acting President of the association, Sir Kelechi Mejuobi made these known moments the final matches of the Week 38 encounter were observed to end the season. […]
NPFL 2025/2026: A final day of dreams, desperation and destiny
The curtain will finally fall on one of the most dramatic seasons in the history of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Sunday, May N247, 2026, with the title race, continental ambitions and relegation battle all heading into a pulsating Matchday 38. From Enugu to Port Harcourt, Lagos to Kano, every kick, tackle and […]
NPFL 2025/2026: A final day of dreams, desperation and destiny
The curtain will finally fall on one of the most dramatic seasons in the history of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Sunday, May N247, 2026, with the title race, continental ambitions and relegation battle all heading into a pulsating Matchday 38. From Enugu to Port Harcourt, Lagos to Kano, every kick, tackle and […]
Unity Cup confirmed as FIFA Tier 1 event ahead of next week at the Valley
The Unity Cup has officially been announced as a FIFA Tier 1 event, marking a major milestone for the tournament and reinforcing its growing international profile ahead of next week’s competition at The Valley in south-east London. This year’s Unity Cup will feature four international teams: Nigeria, Jamaica, India and Zimbabwe, competing across two semi-finals […]
NFF set to organize CAF B-License refresher, CAF A-License courses
The Nigeria Football Federation is gearing up for extensive train-the-trainers programmes as all arrangements have been concluded for a CAF B-License refresher course set to take place 20th – 24th June, 2026, and a six-module CAF A-License course that will span seven months, between 2nd August, 2026 to 7th February, 2027. “This is part of […]