Head Coach of Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, Aliyu Zubair, has expressed confidence in his team’s chances of qualifying for the knockout stage of the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup tournament in Chile after their hard-fought 3-2 victory over Saudi Arabia on Friday. Speaking after the match, Zubair commended his players’ fighting spirit, noting that their determination […]
Business of football takes centrestage as Football Business Awards & Lecture debut
For the first time in Nigeria and across Africa, the business side of football takes centrestage as the Football Business Awards and Lecture (FBAL) debut in November. Organized by the leading publication for the business of sports, SportBusiness+Brand Magazine, this groundbreaking event will celebrate and recognize excellence in football business and leadership, off the pitch. […]
New recruits show class, as Commandant institutionalizes sports legacy at Police Training School, Ilorin
The Commandant of the Police Training School, Ilorin, ACP Tunde Salihu Magaji Nda has said that active participation in sports, as well as competitions will henceforth, be institutionalized, and included among activities for the Passing Out Parade of new recruits in the school. While speaking to pressmen after the closing ceremony of the football tournament […]
Aimufua, Aule on target as Kwara United sink Plateau United in Ilorin
Kwara United bounced back to winning ways after edging Plateau United 2-1 in their rescheduled Matchday 5 fixture of the Nigeria Premier Football League today Thursday October 2, 2025, at the Rashidi Yekini Main-Bowl, George Agbazika Innih Stadium, Ilorin. The Harmony Boys started on a slow note in the tension-soaked encounter, allowing the visitors to […]
Squad 6 wins maiden Police recruits inter-squad football tourney
Squad 6, on Monday defeated Squad 3 to emerge winners of the maiden edition of the inter-squad football competition among new recruits of the Kwara State Police Training School (PTS), in Ilorin. The competition was initiated by the Commandant of the PTS, ACP Tunde Salihu Magaji Nda, as part of the activities marking the Passing […]
Nigeria’s historic bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A call for National and Global Support
Nigeria is poised to make history as it seeks to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, a monumental opportunity that promises to transform the nation’s economy, infrastructure, and global standing. More than a sporting spectacle, the Games would serve as a catalyst for development across multiple sectors, leaving behind a legacy of national pride […]
FIFA fines South Africa, awards Lesotho 3-0 victory over breaching Player Eligibility Rules
The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned the South African Football Association (SAFA) for having fielded an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, in the South Africa versus Lesotho match played on 21 March 2025 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 preliminary competition, thereby breaching article 19 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code (FDC) and article 14 of the […]
CAFCC: Kwara United unlucky against Asante Kotoko – El-Lado
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of El-Lado Transport Services, Mallam Mohammed Olatunji has said that Kwara United were unlucky against Asante Kotoko in the return leg of CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round. Kwara United lost to the Ghanian side by a lone goal at the MKO Abiola International Stadium, Abeokuta on Sunday with Hubert Gyau […]
CAFCC: Asante Kotoko trash Kwara United, to play Wydad in 1st Round
Ghanaian giants, Asante Kotoko, proved too strong for Nigeria’s Kwara United today Sunday September 28, 2025, as they secured a hard-fought victory in their CAF Confederation Cup clash at the MKO Abiola International Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta. They eliminated Kwara United 5-3 on aggregate, to set up a first round clash with Wydad Casablanca of Morocco. […]
Coach Zubair optimistic as Flying Eagles wrap up World Cup preparations
Head Coach of Nigeria’s U-20 men’s national team, the Flying Eagles, Coach Aliyu Zubair has expressed satisfaction with the team’s progress following the completion of their 12-day pre-World Cup training programme in Chile. The team played two warm-up matches, drawing 1-1 with Chile and securing a 3-1 victory over Australia, ahead of their opening game […]