Billionaire businessman and Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote visited the newly renovated Moshood Abiola Stadium pitch, adopted by him under the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare’s Adopt-a-Pitch initiative. Dangote, whose company, Dangote Industries Group sponsored the rehabilitation of the pitch, expressed satisfaction with the job done, as he was conducted round […]
Kwara SWAN celebrates Elerin at 80, congratulate him on 40th years on throne
The Kwara State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has congratulated its Grand Patron, His Royal Highness, Alayeluwa Elerin of Erin-Ile, Oba AbdulGaniyu Ajibola Ibrahim MFR, Olusookun II, on his 80th birthday. The sports writing body equally congratulated the Monarch on the celebration of his 40th years on throne. While delivering the […]
KTM Foundation partners Sportspro News to promote cycling
The Board of Directors of KTM Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) is about to change the narratives of no sponsorship in a game like cycling, after signing a promotional pact with Sportspro News. Brain behind the Foundation, Dr. Khadijat ‘Toyin Musah told journalists in Ilorin that her outfit is passionate about cycling among schools. She […]
Samad Kadiri’s goal gives Kwara United a point in Uyo against Akwa Utd
Kwara United today, February 2, 2022 picked a deserved point in Uyo, against Akwa United in an NPFL Matchday 10 encounter which ended 1-1. Coach Abdullahi Biffo and his soldiers would have even won this encounter against Akwa United in Uyo, but the Harmony Boys will still have their hands on their chests happily with […]
Kwara win male and female North-Central U-17 zonal cricket championships
Team Kwara on Sunday defeated Team Kogi in the final matches of both the male and female events of the U-17 Zonal Championships organised by the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF). Both teams reached the finals of the two events after defeating other North Central rivals on Saturday, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. […]
Expectations high as Kano govt hosts Ramat Cup Tournament
The Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON), has again set the ball rolling as excitement is already in the air preparatory for the 39th edition of the Ramat Cup International U-16 Boys football tournament, and the Nasiru Gawuna Athletics Championship holding in Kano state. The all encompassing sports events that have produced Nigerian football and […]
Kwara FA: Busari Ishola wheeled football to greater heights
Kwara State Football Association has said that late Mallam Busari Ishola supported democratic leadership, prevent and resolve conflict through mediation and promote good governance for football to thrive during his life time. Chairman of the State Football Association, Malam Idris Abdullahi Musa made the submission on Sunday evening during another condolence visit by the FA delegation […]
Lokosa, Danbani score as Kwara United beat Gombe Utd in Ilorin
Kwara United today, Sunday January 30, returned to winning ways as they recorded emphatic 2-0 win over visiting Gombe United in NPFL Matchday 9 encounter decided at the Main-Bowl of the Kwara State Stadium Complex, Ilorin. The Harmony Boys started the match impressively looking for an early goal and Gombe United were so lucky not […]
AbbreySports wins 2nd Alyuf Salam memorial competition
Super Pioneers (AbbreySports) yeaterday emerged champions of the second edition of the 2nd edition of Alhaji Adebayo Salami (Sarumi) Memorial Cup, being organized by Pro-Games Sports Promotion Limited. Super Pioneers (AbbreySports) defeated NASE (Okaa Sports) to win the trophy, while Young Atlers (Jebba Paper Mills) defeated Shinning Stars (Bacita) to win the third place prize, […]
NNL spells criteria for coaches to be Managers of clubs in the League
Football Coaches wishing to work with any team in the Nigeria National League (NNL) must possess a mandatory minimum professional qualification of Confederation of African Football (CAF) ‘B’ Certificate or its equivalent, or shun the idea of a coaching career in the nation’s Most Important League. Rolling out the conditions, NNL Chief Operating Officer (COO), […]