In the heart of Ilorin, where football remains more than just a sport but a communal passion, stands a unique fellowship, the Inner Caucus of Football Legends. Yet, within this vibrant family of ex-players, administrators, coaches, and football lovers, there exists a driving force that keeps the group grounded, purposeful, and progressive — the Inner […]
2026 FIFA World Cup Playoffs: Chelle picks Ekong, Osimhen, Moses, 21 others for big battles
Captain William Ekong, ace forward Victor Osimhen, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, and defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Calvin Bassey have been included in Nigeria’s 24-man list for next week’s 2026 FIFA World Cup African Play-off Tournament in Rabat, Morocco. Super Eagles’ Head Coach Eric Chelle has also included 89-cap midfielder Alex Iwobi, exciting young defender Benjamin Fredericks, midfielders […]
El-Lado mourns Veteran Journalist Yusuf Feruke
The death of veteran journalist, Mallam Yusuf Feruke, has continued to draw an outpouring of grief from colleagues and admirers across the country, with Alhaji Olatunji Mohammed El-Lado describing the development as a monumental loss to the Nigerian media and sports community. In a condolence message issued in Ilorin today Friday, November 7, 2025, Alhaji […]
Maigidansanma mourns Veteran Journalist, Mallam Yusuf Feruke
Alhaji Mohammed Haruna Maigidansanma has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of veteran journalist, Mallam Yusuf Feruke, describing his death as a monumental loss to the Nigerian sports fraternity and the journalism profession. In a condolence message made available to journalists in Abuja, Alhaji Maigidansanma of the National Sports Commission said the late Feruke was […]
Kwara United set for tough NPFL road tests in Lafia and Maiduguri
Kwara United will this weekend, and next weekend embark on double away fixtures in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchdays 12 and 13, taking on league leaders Nasarawa United in Lafia and El-Kanemi Warriors in Maiduguri. The Harmony Boys are keen to consolidate on their impressive form, having recorded two home wins and two […]
Jenik Logistics to sponsor ABS Ilorin FC Player Awards for 2025/2026 NNL season
Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC is delighted to announce a new partnership with Jenik Logistics, a fast-growing logistics company with operational bases in Kwara, Lagos, and Abuja. The partnership deal will see Jenik Logistics serve as the official sponsor of the Player of the Match award for all ABS Ilorin FC home games, as […]
INTERVIEW: Govt needs to do more for female football growth—Oba Olusola
His Royal Highness, Oba Olusola Idris Adebowale Lamidi-Osolo, Olofin Adimula of Ado-Odo speaks to sportsbash.com.ng on his enthusiasm for football, his pride in his daughter’s accomplishments, and his vision for the development of female football in Nigeria. From attending matches at the Adamasingba Stadium in Ibadan to supporting Gateway FC, the monarch shares how the […]
INTERVIEW: Govt needs to do more for female football growth—Oba Olusola
His Royal Highness, Oba Olusola Idris Adebowale Lamidi-Osolo, Olofin Adimula of Ado-Odo speaks to sportsbash.com.ng on his enthusiasm for football, his pride in his daughter’s accomplishments, and his vision for the development of female football in Nigeria. From attending matches at the Adamasingba Stadium in Ibadan to supporting Gateway FC, the monarch shares how the […]
Enakhena: Inside the reforms, rewards, and ambitions driving Sporting Lagos’ 2025/2026 NNL season
The 2025/2026 Nigeria National League (NNL) season is expected to kick off this Saturday, November 8, with a wave of transformation sweeping through Nigeria’s second-tier football competition, tagged ‘the most important league’. Now backed by a whooping ₦494 million sponsorship deal from BetPawa, a revamped format, and firm reforms, the NNL is set for what […]
Family, friends, colleagues bid farewell to late Veteran Journalist, Mallam Yusuf Feruke
It was a moment of grief and reflection in Offa, Kwara State, as friends, family members, and colleagues trooped out en masse to attend the final burial rites of the late Mallam Yusuf Feruke, held today, Thursday November 6, 2025, at the Muslim Cemetery in Offa Kwara state. The Chief Imam of Offa, Sheik Salman […]