The President of Gidado Football Club, Alhaji Afase Babatunde Salihu has acquired a brand new car for the technical crew of the club ahead of the new NLO season. Alhaji Afase noted that his decision to buy the official car was informed by the need to strengthen the technical department of the club and to […]
Kwara SWAN congratulates Ibrahim on reappointment as SA Sports
The Kwara State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), has congratulated Alhaji Attairu Ibrahim on his reappointment as the Special Assistant on Sports and Youth Development by Governor AbdulRahaman AbdulRazaq . In a congratulatory message signed by the Assistant Secretary, Ayodeji Ismail, the body hailed the Governor for appointing people of proven […]
Kwara DOS congratulates Attahiru on his re-appointment as SA Sports
The Kwara State Director of Sports, Mallam Ibrahim Alarape Atanda has congratulated Mallam Attahiru Ibrahim on his re-appointment as the Special Assistant on Sports and Youth Development Matters. Mallam Attahiru was removed from the position few months ago, and was returned to the same position by His Excellency, Governor AbdulRahmqn AbdulRazaq as he announces new […]
FG formally endorse Amaju for FIFA seat
The bid by President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick to secure a seat in the FIFA Executive Committee has been given a major boost with his formal endorsement by the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development. Speaking in Abuja, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sports, Mr […]
CP Mohammed Badega pledges support to Kwara FA
The Nigeria Police Force, Kwara Command has announced it will continue to support football development in Kwara in the area of participation and protection of live and properties at the stadium. Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Bagega disclosed this during a brief meeting with the executive members of the Kwara State Football Association yesterday. […]
Sports facilities upgrade will boost Kwara -Banire
Various sports projects being executed by the administration of Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in Kwara State will give the state prominence in the sporting world and boost its internally generated revenue (IGR)The Permanent Secretary of the State’s Ministry of Sports and Youth Development, Barrister (Mrs.) Iyabo Funke Banire, said this while on an inspection tour […]
Kwara United TA sends three to coaching course
The Technical Adviser of Kwara United FC, Coach Abdullahi Biffo has sent three coaches to National Institute for Sports (NIS) o update their technical knowledge. Coach Biffo, according to reports, has paid the money for the three coaches, who are members of Nigeria Football Coaches Association (NFCA) Kwara state chapter, to study at NIS, and […]
Merseille’s Chief Scout impressed with talents on display at 1st Governor AA Talent Hunt
Olympic Merseille of France Chief Scout for Africa, Omar Sciola, has said he is impressed with the display of talents at the first day of maiden Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq Talent Hunt Scouting programme on Tuesday in Ilorin. Sciola said it is difficult to identify some good players immediately, because there are lots to pick from. […]
No substitute for grassroots development -Sports Minister
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare received members of the Nigerian Olympics Association in audience with a promise to give them an inclusive role in mentoring younger atheletes. Speaking in Abuja today, the Minister said “the gold is in the child, I have made this statement repeatedly because the grassroots sports […]
Emir of Yashikira drums up support for Kwara FA on grassroots development
The Emir of Yashikira, Alhaji Umar Sarki has commended Kwara State Football Association for championing football development, especially at the grassroots. While receiving the Chairman of the FA, Alhaji Idris Abdullahi (Thuraya) in his palace, the traditional ruler said that the effort of the FA is a relief for the youth in the area, who […]