The 6th edition of the Dr. Chukwudi Ogbolu Kids Cup tournament will kick off in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital on Sunday, 16th November, 2025. The tournament, which is geared towards discovery and nurturing of young talents at the grassroots, is now at its 6th edition. It’s being sponsored by Dr. Chukwudi Ogbolu, a USA-based […]
2026 FIFA World Cup Play-off Final: Super Eagles, Leopards set for explosive duel in Rabat
Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo will go to battle on Sunday night for the lone ticket from Africa to the six-team 2026 FIFA World Cup Intercontinental Playoff Finals in March, from where two teams will bag tickets to next year’s FIFA World Cup finals. The potentially-explosive encounter inside the Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay […]
ABS Ilorin FC confirms squad list for 2025/2026 NNL season
*Hosts Sokoto United tomorrow in Ilorin Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC has officially confirmed a 37-man squad made up of 16 retained players, 7 promoted talents from the U19/PTDP programme, and 14 new signings for the Nigeria National League (NNL) 2025/2026 campaign. The squad reflects the club’s commitment to youth development, continuity, and strategic […]
Kwara SWAN felicitates the Elerin of Erin-Ile ahead of his coronation ceremony
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara State Chapter, extends its warmest felicitations to His Royal Majesty, Oba Jimoh Adebowale Adesoye Adetona I, the 21st Elerin of Erin-Ile, ahead of his grand coronation ceremony, scheduled for tomorrow Saturday, 15th November 2025. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman, Mallam Ismail Ayodeji, and the […]
Gusau hails Governor AbdulRazaq for sponsoring Kwara FA Chairman to Morocco World Cup Play-offs
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has commended the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for sponsoring the Chairman of the Kwara Football Association, Mallam Idris Abdullahi Musa (Thuraya), to Morocco for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 World Cup play-off fixtures. Gusau described the Governor’s gesture as “a clear and […]
Biffo pledges cash rewards for Kwara United, ABS FC Man of the Match awards
Former Kwara United Head Coach, Abdullahi Usman Biffo, has pledged to constantly reward outstanding players of Kwara United and ABS FC with cash prizes, beginning this weekend. Biffo announced the gesture on Friday in a phone chat with the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) from his base in USA. According to him, the Man […]
GSL Network Eyes Africa As Next Football Powerhouse, Partners Dolly P Academy
The representative of GSL Global Network, a leading football talent scouting and management firm, Fillip Stanoyevich, has said that the future of global football lies in Africa, with Nigeria playing a central role in shaping tomorrow’s stars. Stanoyevich made this known in Ilorin at the end of a joint scouting exercise organized by GSL Network […]
El-Lado Transport Services felicitates the Emir of Ilorin on his 30th Coronation Anniversary
The management and staff of El-Lado Transport Services have joined millions of Nigerians and well-wishers across the globe to felicitate with the Emir of Ilorin, His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, on the auspicious occasion of his 30th Coronation Anniversary. El-Lado Transport Services is one of the pillars of support for Kwara United […]
ITFA/KWAITA Unity Cup enters semi-finals, as stakeholders laud the tournament’s impact
This year’s Igbo Traders Football Association (ITFA) organized Kwara Igbo Traders Associations (KWAITA) Unity Cup competition entered the semi-final stage over the weekend, marking another milestone in the fast-rising grassroots football tournament that has continued to unite Igbo communities in the state, and showcase budding talents across Kwara. The competition has produced thrilling encounters, unexpected […]
Kwara United stretch unbeaten run with hard-fought draw in Lafia
Kwara United today, Sunday November 9, 2025, held table-toppers, Nasarawa United to a 1–1 draw in a Matchday 12 clash of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) at the Lafia City Stadium, extending their unbeaten streak. The hosts took an early lead just one minute into the game through Yusuf Anas, sending the home crowd […]