The State Football Association today handed over First Aid kits and other medical equipment to it’s Medical Committee to access, with view to ensure maximum compliance with all rules and regulations guiding football activities. Chairman of the board, Mallam Idris Abdullahi Musa in his address re-emphasized the need to practice according to the ethics of […]
Sharks Stadium will be ready for Gov Wike tournament -Ezeji
Sharks Stadium, venue of the 2nd edition of Governor Wike Pre-Season Football Tournament will be ready for what is regarded as the most star-studded preparatory competition in Nigeria. Member of the Organising Committee in charge of Venue, Chuks Ezeji stated this while inspecting works being done to put all facilities in place for the competition […]
Joy Sports FC wins 13th Wesley 7-a-side tourney
Joy Sports Football Club on Sunday emerged winners of this year’s Wesley 7-a-side football competition, sponsored by the Chairman of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Alhaji AbdulRahman Olayinka Onikijipa. They defeated Stallions FC through penalties, after the regulation time ended two-goal apiece. The winners converted just a kick, to win the crucial […]
NFF composes new sub-committees
The Nigeria Football Federation on Monday released the membership of its sub-committees comprising standing committees and ad-hoc committees for the period 2020-20 Attached is the full list. The General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, will appoint the secretaries of the sub-committees. NFF STANDING AND AD – HOC COMMITTEES, 2020: A. Finance Committee: Hon. Suleiman Yahaya Kwande […]
Football stakeholders rally support for newly inaugurated Abruka Queens FC
Football stakeholders in Kwara state have thrown their weight behind the newly unveiled female football club in the state, Abruka Queens FC of Ilorin. In a well attended event at the Viva Suites Reservation on Saturday, November 1st, Mallam Idris Abdullahi Musa, Chairman of Kwara FA in his remarks commended the Proprietor of the club, […]
Kwara United mourn demise of sports journalist, Obaseki
Kwara United management, staffs and the entire coaching crew have commiserated with the family, friends and football stakeholders over the untimely death of journalist Anthony Obaseki. Nigerian sporting families woke up on Sunday, November 1, to hear the devastating news of the demise of Anthony Obaseki. Obaseki, before his death, battled against serious sickness in […]
AMAPRO secures media partnership with Prosoccer Company and Flames Sports Radio
Organizers of 2020 AMAPRO Football Championship have secured a media partnership deal with Prosoccer Company for the Media Coverage, Scouting and updates of the results of matches as they are going on. Prosoccer is a prestigious soccer Analytics Company that is focused on structuring grassroots activities in Nigeria by providing proper data storage and system. […]
Halep tests positive for Covid-19
World No 2 Simona Halep tested positive for the novel coronavirus and is recovering well from her mild symptoms. “Hi everyone, I wanted to let you know that I tested positive for Covid-19,” the 29-year-old Romanian said on Twitter on Saturday. “I am self-isolating at home and am recovering well from mild symptoms. “I feel […]
Guardiola rules out returning as Barcelona Manager
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insisted his time at Barcelona is “over” in response to suggestions linking him with a return to the Spanish giants. Guardiola spent four years in the dugout at the Nou Camp from 2008-12, having had a successful career there as a player too. Barcelona are currently undergoing a huge transition […]
LMC certifies Kwara stadium, 12 other Stadia for 2020/21 NPFL season games
Ahead the 2020/21 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season, and as part of the broader club licensing regime, 13 stadiums across the country, including the Kwara State Stadium Complex have been certified by the League Management Company (LMC) to have met minimum requirements to host games. Another 11 were recommended for varying degrees of upgrade […]