In a time when social divisions and youth restiveness seem to dominate conversations, one young woman in Ilorin is quietly leading a movement to rebuild unity and purpose through the power of sports and community engagement. She is Engineer Bisola Khabirat, the visionary founder of KK Events and Entertainment, and the brain behind the fast-growing […]
Kwara SWAN urges members to apply knowledge gained from Digital Media Training
The Chairman of the Kwara State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Mr. Ayodeji Ismail, has charged members to put into practice the knowledge gained during the Digital Media Refresher Training facilitated by the Chief Executive Officer of 132 Media, Mr. Tijani Ajara. The training, held at the Taiwo Awoniyi Media Centre, […]
2026 FIFA WCQ: All to play for on final day, as Super Eagles edge Lesotho 2-1
The race to next year’s FIFA World Cup finals in North America will go right down to the wire after Nigeria defeated Lesotho 2-1 in Polokwane today Friday, and South Africa were held to a scoreless draw by Zimbabwe in Durban while Benin Republic pipped hosts Rwanda 1-0 in Kigali. All three teams retained the […]
My mission in FIFA Committee – Gusau
President of the Nigeria Football Federation and President of WAFU-B, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, MON says he is focused on making robust and meaningful contributions to the FIFA Men’s Club Competitions Committee, to which he was appointed this week by world football-governing body, FIFA. “It is a recognition and honour that I do not take […]
Kwara FA Boss, Thuraya optimistic of Nigeria’s World Cup qualification chances
The Chairman of the Kwara State Football Association, Mallam Idris Abdullahi Musa Thuraya, has urged Nigerians to remain optimistic as the Super Eagles prepare to face Lesotho in today’s crucial World Cup qualifier. Thuraya, in a statement made available on Kwara Sports Forum Whatsapp platform this Afternoon, said Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 […]
Hajia Rukayat Alaya congratulates Aisha Falode, others on FIFA Committees appointments
The Chairperson of the Kwara State Female Football Development Committee, Hajia Rukayat Segilola Alaya, has congratulated Aisha Falode and other Nigerians recently appointed into various FIFA Committees, describing the recognition as a testament to Nigeria’s growing influence and credibility in global football administration. In a statement issued in Ilorin, Hajia Alaya expressed joy over the […]
Governor AbdulRazaq and the rebirth of Kwara’s sporting pride
*As Thuraya hails Gov on transformations When Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq assumed office in 2019, few would have predicted the sweeping transformation that would redefine Kwara’s sports landscape. Today, the Rashidi Yekini Main-Bowl of the George Agbazika Innih Stadium Complex in Ilorin stands as a shining symbol of that change, a story of vision, investment, and […]
National Sports Festival: NSC to inspect facilities in Enugu ahead of 2026 Coal City Games
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has confirmed that it will embark on an inspection of facilities in Enugu State from October 21–24, 2025, as part of ongoing preparations for the 23rd National Sports Festival, tagged “Coal City Games 2026.” The inspection of facilities is a crucial step in ensuring standards and that the Festival delivers […]
Heartbreak for Kwara United as Abia Warriors snatch narrow win in Ilorin
*Coach Tunde Asked to Step Aside It was heartbreak for Kwara United today, Sunday October 5, 2025, as the team suffered a 0-1 home defeat to Abia Warriors in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 7 encounter at the Rashidi Yekini Main-Bowl of the George Agbazika Innih Stadium Complex, Ilorin. The Harmony Boys began […]
2026 FIFA WCQ: Chelle selects Ekong, Iwobi, Osimhen, 20 others for Crocodiles, Cheetahs battles
Super Eagles’ Head Coach Eric Chelle has drafted team Captain William Ekong, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Calvin Bassey, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi, and forwards Victor Osimhen and Simon Moses in his list of 23 players for this month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Benin Republic. Defender […]