Kwara state Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq today declared open the 6th National Youth Games, at the Sports Complex of the University of Ilorin. The Governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Mr Kayode Alabi says the National Youth Games had put the state in a good stead in sports development, stressing that the state was […]
KWSG rewards late badminton coach, Bello Oyebanji’s family
The leadership of Kwara State Sports Commission has been commended for its untiring and relentless effort towards improving and taking the sports development to a greater height. The commendation was made yesterday by the Secretary to the Government of Kwara State, Prof. Mamman Saba Jibril, while presenting on behalf of the state government, a cheque of […]
6th National Youth Games officially gets underway tomorrow
After two days extension on the schedules initially released for arrival dates for states, as well as the problems of accommodation of athletes due to extended academic activities, the 6th edition of the National Youth Games gets underway tomorrow Friday, at the University of Ilorin Sports Complex, Ilorin. Despite the two days extension for arrival of […]
KWSG rewards late badminton coach, Bello Oyebanji’s family
The leadership of Kwara State Sports Commission has been commended for its untiring and relentless effort towards improving and taking the sports development to a greater height. The commendation was made yesterday by the Secretary to the Government of Kwara State, Prof. Mamman Saba Jibril, while presenting on behalf of the state government, a cheque of […]
INTERVIEW: No distractions, Kwara United is focusing on the new season -Badawiy
Seasoned football administrator, Bashir Badawiy is the Genaral Manager of Kwara United FC. The experienced Organiser spoke to sportsbash.com.ng on knotty issues surrounding the team’s preparations for the new season, and other related issues. Excerpts: How has the preparations for the 2021/2022 season been, especially on the backdrop of the achievements of last season? Our […]
Tonobok Okowa: The man, his vision, his impact
Chief Tonobok Ojuru Okowa was born on the 2nd day of June, 1960 into the family of Late Chief Arthur Okorie Okowa and Late Mrs. Victoria Okowa of Owa-Alero in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State. He had his Primary Education at the then Christian Missionary Society (CMS) Primary School, Owa-Alero and […]
Attack on Kwara United GM, players and other officials condemned
Football all over the world is a game that unites and strengthen peaceful coexistence amidst people of diverse race, color and ethnic groups. The game is a leveler and it makes everybody on the football pitch to have sense of belonging. This is further extended to countries of the world as it opens door for […]
Investigations reveal attack on Kwara United has political undertone
Investigations by combined forces of Policemen from the B Division of the Kwara State Police Command has revealed that the attack on Kwara United Football Club at the Main-Bowl of the State Stadium Complex has political undertone. Kwara United Football Club was billed to play Koller Football Club in a friendly match this evening, before […]
Competition holds in 37 events as youths converge in Ilorin for National Youth Games
The 6th edition of the National Youth Games (NYG) will begin in Ilorin, Kwara state on Wednesday, the 13th of October, 2021. 37 sports events will be competed in at the Games, which will hold at the University of Ilorin. The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare, alongside the Permanent Secretary, Alhaji […]
Team Radio Kwara wins 5th Kwara SWAN Media Games
Team Radio Kwara has emerged Champions of the 5th Kwara SWAN Media Games which came to a Climax on Saturday, at the Main-Bowl of the Kwara State Stadium Complex Ilorin, ending with five gold, five silver and three bronze medals. Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) came second with five gold, three silver and two bronze medals, […]