Six states, including hosts Nasarawa have booked a place in the quarter-finals of the ongoing 40th edition of the Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON) Ramat Cup International in Lafia. The six states are Kwara, Nasarawa, Benue, Gombe, Bauchi and Ondo states, with the other two expected to emerge tomorrow after the conclusion of all […]
CAFCC: Kwara United may play in Abuja as CAF approves just two Stadiums in Nigeria
Kwara United Football Club may chose Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja as venue for their home game in the 2025/2026 CAF Confederation Cup competition, following the decision of the Africa football controlling body to approve only two stadiums in Nigeria. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) approved just two stadiums in Nigeria to host […]
40th YSFON Ramat Cup: Nasarawa dismantle Plateau 5–1, as group matches ends Wednesday
The ongoing 40th edition of the Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON) Ramat Cup in Lafia, Nasarawa State, witnessed another day of exciting youth football as teams battled for supremacy in the group stage. Host state Nasarawa delighted the home crowd with a resounding 5–1 victory over Plateau State, putting on an attacking masterclass that […]
40th Ramat Cup International U16 YSFON Football Tournament kicks-off in Lafia amidst rainy start
Hosts, Nasarawa State, officially kickstarted the highly anticipated 40th edition of the Late General Muritala Ramat Mohammed U-16 Boys’ Football Tournament on Saturday at the Lafia City Stadium, despite the unpredictable weather. The opening ceremony which was expected to set the tone for the tournament, was unfortunately truncated by a heavy downpour of rain. However, […]
Kwara beats host, Nasarawa in opening match as 40th Ramat Cup International begins
Kwara state yesterday, at the Lafia Township Stadium defeated hosts Nasarawa 4-2 in the opening match of the 40th edition of the Ramat Cup International tournament. Lafia City, Nasarawa State came alive from yesterday, as states across the federation converge to celebrate the 40th Ramat/YSFON U-16 Football Tournament, 2025. The prestigious grassroots football event, being […]
Senator Sadiq pledges commitment to sports development, thanks Gov AbdulRazaq
The Senator representing Kwara North at the Red Chambers, Senator Sulaiman Sadiq Umar has reiterated his resolve to continue to impact on sports and youth development in the state, even as he praised Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for investing in the sector. While addressing members of the Kwara United Football Club Supporters Club and Fans Club […]
EmpowerHer Kitchen: Transforming the lives of female athletes with disabilities in Kwara state
The OFORDIS Foundation, in collaboration with the Kwara State Sports Commission, Teworh Rockstar Academy, and Classic Chops with Asnabel has announced the official launch of EmpowerHer Kitchen Skills for life and livelihood for Female Athletes with disabilities. The three-day transformative programme is scheduled to take place from 13th to 15th August 2025 at the Kwara […]
Joy Sport FC wins 18th Wesley 7-a-side football tournament
*Yusuf Alanamu gets scholarship award Joy Sport Football Club yesterday, Sunday August 3rd, 2025, defeated Ga’a Akanbi Football Club 3-1 to win the 18gh edition of Wesley 7-a-side football competition. The final match was decided at Wesley LGEA School, and 48 clubs competed in this year’s edition. Ga’a Akanbi FC drew the first blood in […]
16th Kwara CP Cup: YSFON concludes screening of players, as 41 teams jostle for honours in three cadres
Over 800 players have been cleared by the Kwara state chapter of the Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON) to participate in three categories of competitions, in the 16th edition of the State Commissioner of Police Cup competition, which kicks of on Tuesday August 5, 2025, in Ilorin. This was arrived at after the body, […]
NSC Celebrates 29 years anniversary of Nigeria’s historic Olympic football and long jump gold at Atlanta ’96
The National Sports Commission (NSC) celebrates the 29th year since Nigeria’s Olympic football team stunned the world to clinch Africa’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in men’s football. On August 3, 1996, the Olympic Eagles, captained by the legendary Nwankwo Kanu, defeated a star-studded Argentina side 3-2 in a dramatic final at the Sanfid Stadium, in […]