Abubakar Bukola Saraki Football Club (ABS Ilorin FC) has unveiled its 30-player squad for the Nigeria National U-19 Youth League, ahead of Tuesday’s opening fixtures. The unveiling ceremony took place at the club’s camp in Ilorin today, Friday September 20, 2024. The head coach of the team, Coach Babatunde Toafeeq, expressed optimism that the team […]
INTERVIEW: Governor AbdulRazaq’s attention, support making the difference in Kwara sports – Magaji
Mallam Bolakale Adisa Magaji is no doubt, a complete sports man, following his rise in the industry from being an athlete, to a coach, and now, an Administrator. Today, he is the very first Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission. He championed the transition from Sports Council to Sports Commission, and after three […]
NYG: Kwara State contingent shine at opening ceremony
Kwara State contingents made a strong impression during the match-past at the opening ceremony of the ongoing 8th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State today, 12th of September 2024. The athletes, dressed in vibrant green and yellow attires symbolizing the state’s colors, marched in unison, showcasing their pride and readiness to compete in various […]
Paralympics: Gov AbdulRazaq receives Eniola Bolaji, Kwara-born World Number 2
*Kwara govt to build more sports facilities Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday, welcomed Mariam Eniola Bolaji, Kwara-born badminton star and Africa’s first badminton medalist at the Olympic or Paralympics at Government House, Ilorin. Eniola, who was recently ranked World Number Two in the game, was received by His Excellency, Governor AbdulRazaq with an […]
35 states and FCT to vie for honours at 2024 NYG, as Kwara unveils kit
Thirty-five states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory will be taking part in the eighth edition of the National Youth Games which got underway in Asaba, Delta state yesterday. According to documentation and registration for the Games by states, only Rivers state did not indicate interest of participation at the Games. Earlier in […]
Delta State fully ready for 8th National Youth Games- SSG
Ahead of the opening ceremony of the 8th National Youth Games scheduled for September 12, the Delta State Government has said it is fully ready for a hitch-free hosting of the event holding in the state capital, Asaba. The assurance was given by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, after an inspection […]
Kwara FA berates ‘uncultured’ Solace, charges him to give Gov Abdulrazaq good representation
The Chairman of the Kwara State Football Association, Mallam Idris Abdullahi Musa, popularly known as Thuraya as called out Olayinka Fafoluyi to always react to issues he knows about, and not beat around the bush, especially in appreciation of the personality and government he is representing. Olayinka Fafoluyi, also known as Solace is the SSA […]
SWAN responds to Solace: We are a professional body, not politically affiliated
The Kwara State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has addressed recent comments made by Yinka Fafoluyi, also known as Solace, the Senior Special Assistant on New Media to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. SWAN emphasizes that, as a professional organization, it operates independently of political affiliations and remains committed to the ethical standards […]
Grassroots Sports Association gets passmark for promoting table tennis in Kwara State
The 5th edition of Kwara State First Lady U-14 Boys and Girls Inter local Government Table Tennis Championship to honour Ambassador Professor Mrs Olufolake AbdulRasaq ended at Community Secondary School, Oke-Oyi, Ilorin East Local Government Area of kwara State last Thursday, with Asa and Isin Local Governments emerging champions. According to the Organiser and Coordinator […]
NPFL: Kwara United apologises to fans following home defeat to Tornadoes
Kwara United Football Club extends its sincere apologies to its ardent fans and supporters in the wake of a disappointing 2-1 loss to Niger Tornadoes in their first match in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season. Despite an auspicious start to the game with a strong display and commanding possession, Kwara United succumbed […]