The decision of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) to deduct three points and three goals from Kwara United, in addition to imposing a ₦9 million fine over the recent fracas involving Rivers United, raises serious concerns about proportionality, consistency and the broader interest of the league. No one will defend disorder in our stadiums. […]
SWAN decries hooliganism in Ilorin, urges justice with mercy for Kwara United
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara State Chapter, strongly condemns the acts of violence that marred the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 22 fixture between Kwara United and Rivers United at the Kwara State Stadium, Ilorin, on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Football remains a unifying force and a vehicle for sportsmanship, not […]
FEATURE: Hanging by a thread: Kwara United’s fight to beat the drop
By all standards, the alarm bells are ringing at the Rashidi Yekini Main Bowl in Ilorin. After two back-to-back home draws, Kwara United have plunged deeper into the murky waters of relegation in the ongoing Nigeria Premier Football League season. The decision of the NPFL to, among other sanctions, duck three points and three goals […]
Registration portal opens for 3rd National Para Games, as NSC outlines pre-DRM and DRM processes
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced that the 3rd National Para Games will hold from 26th March to 3rd April, 2026, as preparations intensify toward delivering another landmark edition of Nigeria’s premier para-sport competition. The official online registration portal for participating states opened on Wednesday, 17th February, 2026. The Commission urges all states and […]
Kwara United condemns violence after Rivers United clash, apologises to NPFL officials
Kwara United Football Club has strongly condemned the acts of violence that trailed its rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 22 encounter against Rivers United Football Club in Ilorin today, Wednesday February 18, 2026. The game, which ended in a 1–1 draw, was overshadowed by disturbing scenes after the final whistle, including an attack […]
Former Kwara United defender, Kabir Balogun opens new chapter in Tanzania
Kabir Balogun, the dynamic Nigerian defender and former player of Kwara United Football Club has sealed his switch to Mbeya Kwanza FC of Tanzania, in East Africa. Back in Ilorin, Balogun was more than just a defender. He was a symbol of resolve at Kwara United. Known affectionately by fans for his tenacious tackling, aerial […]
NSC congratulates Eniola Bolaji, BFN as Nigeria produces World No 1
The National Sports Commission (BFN) has congratulated Nigeria’s para-badminton star, Eniola Mariam Bolaji, for achieving the historic feat of becoming the World Number 1 in the Women’s SL3 category. Bolaji climbed to the summit of the global rankings with 63,950 points, displacing Indonesia’s Qonitah Ikhtiar Syakuroh, following her outstanding performance at the World Para Badminton […]
Nigeria’s Para-Badminton sensation, Eniola Bolaji rated World No 1
Nigeria’s para badminton star, Eniola Bolaji, has climbed to World No. 1 in the Women’s SL3 category in the latest rankings released by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) today Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Bolaji ascended to the top of the world rankings following her impressive silver medal finish at the 2026 World Para Badminton Championship […]
Eguavoen, Adepoju, Lawal, Ikpeba, others appointed as Ambassadors of TSO football project
The Director of Football for the Tinubu Support Organisation (TSO), Bashir Badawiy, has announced the appointment of some of Nigeria’s most celebrated football icons as Ambassadors of the organisation’s football project. Among those unveiled are former Super Eagles stars, Austin Eguavoen, Mutiu Adepoju, Victor Ikpeba, and Garba Lawal, alongside other distinguished ex-internationals. Badawiy described the […]
Director of Football for TSO, Bashir Badawiy draw plans, picks Zonal Coordinators
The Tinubu Support Organization (TSO) has announced the appointment of Bashir Badawiy as its Director of Football, in what stakeholders describe as a strategic move to harness the unifying power of sports for national development and grassroots mobilization. The appointment, which was ratified at a high-level meeting of the organization, is part of a broader […]