The Education Committee of the Kwara chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), has concluded arrangements and put together a seminar with the theme “The role of Sports Writers/Commentators in Sports Development” for members of the association. According to a statement by the Secretary of the association, Olayinka Owolewa, retired veteran journalist, Hammed […]
Gov AdulRazaq, Deputy, Speaker, Emir, Seriki tops guests’ list as Kwara United launches jersey
Top government functionaries, businessmen, State and National Assembly members, traditional rulers and football stakeholders both within and outside the state are expected at the Main-Bowl of the Kwara State Stadium Complex Thursday, from 10.00am, as NPFL league leaders, Kwara United FC unveils their partnership with Umbro, and also launches their kits. Briefing newsmen at the […]
Gov AdulRazaq, Deputy, Emir, Ambassador Seriki tops guests’ list as Kwara United launches jersey
Top government functionaries, businessmen, State and National Assembly members, traditional rulers and football stakeholders both within and outside the state are expected at the Main-Bowl of the Kwara State Stadium Complex tomorrow, from 10.00am, as NPFL league leaders, Kwara United FC unveils their partnership with Umbro, and also launches their kits. Briefing newsmen at the […]
Rohr lists Musa, Ekong, 22 others for Squirrels, Crocodiles
Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has included Captain Ahmed Musa, deputy captain William Ekong, goalkeeper Francis Uzoho, midfielder Wilfred Ndidi and forward Victor Osimhen in a 24-man list for this month’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying battles with Benin Republic and Lesotho. Nigeria, top of the Group E log with eight points (one ahead of […]
Nigeria retains U19 Boys title, qualify for FIVB World Championship
Nigeria U-19 volleyball boys team retained their title as champions of Africa after beating Morocco 3-0 (25-8, 25-21, 25-23) at the just concluded 2021 African Nations Volleyball Championship in Abuja on Monday. The Nigerian boys were unstoppable in the first set as they cruised past the Moroccans in the opening minutes as fantastic combination of […]
NPFL: Kwara United share points with Wikki Tourists in Bauchi
Despite retaining the top spot on the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) table after a one-all draw with Wikki Tourists, Coach Abdullahi Biffo of Kwara United FC believes his team is still an underdog in the title race this season. Speaking to newsmen after Kwara United FC forced Wikki Tourists to a draw in the […]
NLO21: Gidado FC players, officials undergo Covid-19 test
The officials and players of Gidado FC have undergone the mandatory Covid-19 tests ahead of the new Nationwide League One (NLO) season. Recall that the management board of the league had mandated all the clubs to provide their Covid-19 test results as one of the requisites for participating in the league. The tests, which held […]
Two candidates step down as Pinnick closes on emerging as FIFA Exco member
Barely 24 hours ago, two candidates whose name were not disclosed yet have stpped down for Amaju Pinnick as the election date draws nearer. The NFF President, who is one of the contestants for the only available Africa seat on the FIFA Executive Council committee have traveled to over 30 Africa countries to campaign for […]
Sports Minister inspects Liberty Stadium
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare today visited the Liberty Stadium, Ibadan, in continuation of his tour of sporting facilities and visit Team Nigeria athletes preparing for the Olympic Games. On a visit to the Sports hostel, the Minister promised that all illegal structures in the building will be taken off, while […]
Mallam Attahiru thanks Gov AbdulRazaq, to focus on sports development
The newly reappointed Special Adviser on Sports in Kwara state, Mallam Attahiru Ibrahim has expressed his appreciation to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for finding him worthy of position to serve again. Mallam Attahiru Ibrahim stated this shortly after his reappointment as SA on Sports on Friday. The Ex-Niger Brass player promised to focus on the youths […]