Nineteen individuals and organisations have been listed for honours by Temitayo Femi Abolarin, who is the Africa/European Commissioner of International Sports Association (ISA) California, USA. The Prestigious Award, according to him, is in recognization of their leadership excellence and contributions and outstanding impact towards the development of baseball and softball in the Africa Region. “This […]
Kwara State NYSC pledges deeper relationship with ABS FC
The Kwara State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Coordinator, Mr. Onifade Olaoluwa Joshua has pledged deeper, effective and smooth relationship with Abubakar Bukola Saraki Football Club, Ilorin. Mr. Onifade made the pledge today, Wednesday November 13, 2024, when the management of Abubakar Bukola Saraki Football Club (ABS FC) paid a courtesy visit […]
Kwara United secures 1st away victory, beat Nasarawa 0-1 in Lafia
Kwara United fans are in jubilant mood as the team secured its first away win of the season today, Sunday November 10, 2024, in a dramatic NPFL Matchday 11 clash against Nasarawa United, at Lafia City Stadium. Emmanuel Ogbole’s powerful shot from outside the box just before half time gave the Harmony Boys the much-needed […]
Emir of Ilorin Cup: ABS FC beat Araba FC 4-2 on penalties, to play Unilorin in the final
Abubakar Bukola Saraki Football Club (ABS Ilorin FC) secured a thrilling 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Araba FC to advance to the 2024 Emir of Ilorin Cup final. The match ended goalless after regulation time and stretched into penalties, but Onome Ashaku emerged as the hero, saving the decisive kick to send the Saraki Boys […]
Kwara United: FA calls for urgent actions on two key issues
Kwara State Football Association has called for caution in the way issues in and around the state’s darling team, Kwara United Football Club is being handled, and as.well, sues for removal or reduction of bottlenecks in getting finances avaliable to the club tobtackle challenges. The Chairman of the FA, Mallam Idris Abdullahi Musa, popularly known […]
Hero’s Welcome: Coach Ali Zubair honored in Kwara after National and Club achievements
In a grand celebration held at the Main-Bowl of the Kwara State Stadium Complex, Ilorin, on Thursday November 7, 2024, Coach Ali Zubair was honored by the Kwara State sports community, following his impressive achievements on the national and club stages. The event, organized by the Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Mallam […]
Flying Eagles Coach, Zubair praises Assistants, says Ijaiya reluctant in taking to coaching
The Head Coach of the U20 national team, the Flying Eagles, Coach Aliyu Zubair has praised the commitment of his Assistants, adding that their togetherness was vital towards the team’s success at the WAFU B Championship. Answering questions from journalists in Ilorin, the El-Kanemi Warriors Technical Adviser equally thanked the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for […]
Wrestling Federation advise coaches to equip themselves with updated rules
*Concludes draws as 3rd Governor Douye Diri National Wrestling Classics begin in Yenagoa As the 3rd Governor Douye Diri National Wrestling Classics gets underway, coaches and officials have been advised to update themselves with the latest rules about the sport. The above statement was made during the clinic and technical meeting ahead of the Wrestling […]
My coaching philosophy is to build structure, not players -Coach Zubair
Coach Aliyu Zubair, Head Coach of Nigeria’s Flying Eagles and El-Kanemi Warriors, has extensively analysed his coaching philosophy, saying that it entails building structure, not players. According to him, “if you build players, they will disappoint you when it mattered most, or when they are injured when they are most needed. But a strong structure […]
WAFU B U20: I sympathised with myself when I got the job -Zubair
The Head of Nigeria U20 national team, the Flying Eagles, Coach Aliyu Zubairu has exposed the trauma he was exposed to, as he was announced asnthe coach of the current set of the age-grade team, ahead of the recently concluded WAFU B Championship in Lome, Togo. The team, despite the challenges, emerged victorious, after engaging […]