The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Mallam Bola Mogaji has joined the growing list of administrators that faulted the screening of athletes, ahead of the ongoing National Youth Games, at the University of Ilorin. It would be recalled that the bar for participating athletes was brought down to U-15 after the 4th […]
Kwara fields 300 athletes, officials in NYG, targets fine finish
Kwara State Sports Commission has confirmed that about 300 athletes and officials were registered to represent the state at the ongoing National Youth Games, with available data indicating that the state has the third largest contingent for the Games.The Executive Chairman of the Commission, Mallam Bola Mogaji, while confirming the development at the University of […]
Governor Bello unveils Foley as new Technical Adviser of Kogi United
The Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello today unveiled Coach Folabi Ojekunle as the New Technical Adviser of Kogi United Football Club of Lokoja at the Kogi State Government House, Lokoja. The unveiling was done during a brief ceremony by the Executive Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, as he urged the new Technical Adviser […]
Kwara Governor, Mallam AbdulRazaq declares 6th NYG open
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 […]