The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara State Chapter, has joined family, friends, and associates in celebrating veteran sports journalist and broadcaster, Bayour Issah, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. In a congratulatory message jointly signed by the Chairman, Mallam Ayodeji Ismail, and the Assistant Secretary, Sodiq Adebara, Kwara SWAN described Bayour Issah […]
FEATURE: Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup setback and the long term effect on Nigerian football
When the final whistle blew in Bloemfontein on September 9th, 2025, and the scoreboard read South Africa 1-1 Nigeria, a familiar mix of frustration and dread rippled through Nigerian football: the Super Eagles’ road to the 2026 World Cup had narrowed almost to a razor’s edge. The draw left Nigeria trailing in Group C and […]
Shodunnke urges African Clubs to embrace business models for football growth
Shogo Shodunnke, the Chief Executive Officer of Phreestyle Sport and brain behind the AMAPRO African Development Project, has joined other football business experts in calling for a radical shift in how African football is managed and commercialised. Shodunnke was one of the panelists at the ongoing SportsBiz African Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, where conversations centred […]
ABS Ilorin FC unveils Yusuf Salihu as new Head Coach
Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC has officially unveiled Coach Yusuf Salihu as the club’s new head coach ahead of the 2025/2026 Nigeria National League (NNL) season. The unveiling ceremony took place earlier today, Tuesday September 9, 2025, at the Taiwo Awoniyi Media Sports Centre, Kwara SWAN Secretariat, George Agbazika Innih Stadium, Ilorin. Speaking at […]
Zenith Women’s Basketball Super 8: Perpetua Clement tips local stars to match global standards
The countdown is on for the Zenith Women’s Basketball Super 8, which tips off in Lagos from September 16 to 21, promising a week of excitement, skill, and fierce competition as Nigeria’s top eight women’s clubs battle for national glory. Chairperson of the NBBF Zenith Women’s Basketball Premier League, Perpetua Clement, says this season has […]
Kwara United beats Kún Khalifa FC 2-0 in first win of 2025/2026 NPFL
Kwara United bounced back to winning ways with a convincing 2-0 victory over Kun Khalifat in their NPFL Matchday 3 clash at the Rashidi Yekini Main-Bowl, George Agbazika Innih Stadium, Ilorin. New signings Aule Shirsha Johnmark and Kingsley Obiorah were the heroes of the day, finding the back of the net in the 24th and […]
Sports Director, Bako inspires Kwara’s best-ever medal haul at National Youth Games
Kwara State has recorded its most impressive outing yet at the National Youth Games, clinching an unprecedented 44 medals under the watch of Director of Sports, Coach Ibrahim Oladele Bako, even as the state maintained its familiar fifth-place finish on the medals table. At the 9th edition of the Games in Asaba, the Kwara contingent […]
Asaba 2025: Pomp, pageantry at closing ceremony, as Lagos dethrones Delta to emerge winners of 9th NYG
The curtains fell on the 9th edition of the National Youth Games with pomp and pageantry at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, today Saturday, September 6th, 2025, as Team Lagos emerged overall champions, ending Delta State’s longstanding dominance of the Games. In a thrilling display of youthful talent and competitive spirit, Lagos clinch the top […]
Kwara Female Football Development Committee Chairperson, Alaya urges parents to encourage girls in football
The Chairperson of the Female Football Development Committee of the Kwara State Football Association, Ambassador (Hajia) Rukayat Segilola Alaya (rpa) has called on parents and guardians to support and encourage their wards, especially girls, to take up football as a promising and rewarding career. Speaking at a stakeholders’ forum on grassroots football in Ilorin, she […]
Kwara United host league debutants Kun Khalifa FC in Ilorin
Kwara United will on Sunday, 7th September 2025, welcome league debutants, Kun Khalifa FC in a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 3 clash at the Rashidi Yekini Main-Bowl of the George Agbazika Innih Stadium, Ilorin. Kick-off is slated for 4:00pm. The Harmony Boys will be looking to bounce back to winning ways after falling […]