The Team Manager, Adamawa United Football Club, Mr. Pwavi Moline, has described as unfortunate, the robbery attack on the team bus on Friday evening along Benin bye pass. Narrating the ordeal to the club’s media, the Team Manager said: “We left Yola on Thursday afternoon ahead of our NPFL matchday eleven clash against MFM in […]
CAFCC: Rivers FA rubbishes Enyimba’s petition to CAF
The Rivers State Football Association (FA) has expressed shock over a letter written to the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) by Enyimba Football Club, alleging planned usage of thugs by Rivers United in their 2nd leg fixture of CAF Confederation Cup scheduled for Sunday, February 21, 2021 in Port Harcourt. Chairman of Rivers FA, Barrister […]
In pursuance of further augmentation of Kwara State’s profile on the game of badminton, the state government yesterday hosted the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN). Welcoming the national body in her office, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Sports and Youth Development, Barrister (Mrs.) Iyabo Funke Banire, said that the state is a sports hub in […]
Kwara state to host Nigeria handball championship The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRazaq AbdulRahman has assured the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) of the state government’s support in the forthcoming handball competition billed to hold in Kwara state. Representing the Governor, the Deputy Governor, Mr Kayode Alabi, said this yesterday while receiving representatives of the HFN […]
FIFA Council Election; Amaju seeks Federal Government’s support
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Amaju Pinnick today visited the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare in Abuja to discuss among other things, his intention to fly Nigeria’s flag in the fast approaching FIFA Council Election. The NFF President brought a letter, thanking the Federal Government for all their support and pledged […]
Gov Bello dissolves managements of Kogi United FC, Confluence Queens
Kogi State government has sacked the managements of Kogi United FC and that of Confluence Queens FC. Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Folashade Ayoade announced the sack in a statement in which she did not state any reason for government’s action. Sports enthusiasts in Kogi told newsmen that the dissolution might not be unconnected […]
NFF strategises on ways and means to improve NPFL, NNL, NWFL, NLO
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick on Monday presided over a meeting to chart a more robust course for sustainability and improvement of the organisation of the various leagues: Nigeria Professional Football League, Nigeria National League, Nigeria Women Football League and the Nigeria Nationwide League One. Pinnick, who said he was […]
Offa Football Council Chairman donates jerseys to All-Stars
The Chairman of Offa Local Government Football Council, Alhaji Lawal Adebisi Wasiu has donated different sets of jerseys to the All-Stars family in the ancient town. Alhaji Wasiu, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Bisi International Ventures (BIV), organisers of the annual Pa Michael Bolarinwa Olagunju and Mariam Arinola Olagunju memorial competitions made the […]
Kwara Utd beat Dakkada to top league table, as Fans Club honour Fatokun, Jude
Super Kwara United continued their impressive performance this season in the NPFL, beating visiting Dakkada 3-0 in the Matchday 10 encounter decided at the Main-Bowl of the Kwara State Stadium Complex, Ilorin. Wasiu Alalade netted the opening goal for Kwara United in the 13th minute of the encounter after goalkeeper Oremade failed to properly save […]
Sadiq Umar receives Player of the Month award
The second highest goal scorer of the Spanish second tier of the league, Sadiq Umar was given the award of Player of the Month of January at the stadium, after he missed the match due to red card. The second highest goal scorer will be available for selection come Wednesday, against leganes the club of […]