Former coach of Kwara United Football Club, Coach Issa Saliman has disclosed his intention to publish a book on football development in KwarasState. Issa, in an interview with newsmen in Ilorin, revealed that the book titled “Kwara State Football Development: So far, How far” will contain everything about his history as a player and a […]
Minister, FIFA agree on youth football development
Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, alongside from selected countries on Friday had an on-line meeting with the top brass of the world football governing body, FIFA, where it was agreed that a new course must be taken to ensure youth football development. Speaking during the third edition of the Town Hall […]
Kwara FA gives green light for resumption of football activities
The Kwara State Football Association has confirmed the resumption of football activities in the state. This was contained in an announcement today by the Chairman of the association, Malam Idris Abdullahi Musa, who stated the FA has officially declared the return of football activities following consultations and clarifications on guiding protocols. Malam Musa, who was […]
INTERVIEW: I was not given enough chance to express myself as coach of Kwara United – Tunde Sanni
Coach Tunde Sanni Saliu is the Chairman, Nigeria Football Coaches Association (NFCA), Kwara state chapter, and a member of the Kwara State Football Association Board. The former Head Coach of Kwara United Football Club spoke to sportsbash.com.ng on his experience, and his target. Excerpts: Who is Coach Tunde Sanni Saliu, and how did you come […]
Kwara FA, Red Cross strategizes ahead of football resumption
The Kwara State Football Association and Nigeria Red Cross Society, Kwara branch will team up to implement programmes, which will focus largely on enabling healthy and safe living around football environment in the state. The latest development came after Nigeria Red Cross Society paid a courtesy visit to the FA Secretariat, where Chairman of the […]
Ekiti State begins preparations for the National Sports Festival
The Chairman of the Ekiti State Sports Council, Dr. Isaac Ayodele has said that the state would put all necessary machinery in place to make sure that the athletes are well-prepared for the National Sports Festival. Dr. Ayodele who made this known during a meeting with Directors at Sports Council, Organizers and Sporting Associations, noted […]
SWAN applauds appointment of Raji, Tobe-Chukwu
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has hailed the appointment of its Deputy Secretary General, Babafemi Raji and a dedicated member, Oluchi Tobe-Chukwu as the Media Officers of the Super Eagles and Super Falcons respectively. SWAN equally commended the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for once again, appointing well experienced sports journalists who are certified […]
Team friendly: Biffo promises solid team as Kwara United record first friendly win
It was a good start for Kwara United as they beat Manchester FC, Ilorin three goals to nil in their first friendly match as teams resume action across the country. Coach Abdullahi Biffo-led side had recorded two goals from the spot in the first half of the game, courtesy of Stephen Anyanwu and Micheal Ohanu, […]
Ogunjobi Gold Cup gets new kick-off date
Organizers of the Ogunjobi Gold Cup have informed that it’s pre-season tourney will now kick off on Wednesday November 11, through Friday November 20, 2020 after the Kwara state government relaxed the 24-hours curfew declared in Ilorin Metropolis. The nation’s prestigious tourney which was scheduled to kick off on Thursday October 29, at the Kwara […]
NFF appoints Raji, Tobechukwu for Eagles, Falcons
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the appointment of Mr. Babafemi Raji as the new Media Officer of the Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles. He takes over from Mr. Toyin Ibitoye who has been in the post for five-and-half years. Raji, presently the Group Manager, Programmes and Contents in Brila Media Group, started […]