The final of the 16th edition of the Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON) organised Commissioner of Police Cup competition will hold tomorrow, Friday August 29, 2025, at the Kwara Football Academy pitch, beginning from 2.30pm. Three finals are on the card, the U13 and U17 male competitions, and the Police Officers Wives Association (POWA) […]
NYG 2025: Kwara okays 253 athletes, coaches, other officials for Asaba
Kwara State Sports Commission has approved a list of 253 athletes, 30 coaches, 18 Association Secretaries and 33 other officials for the 2025 National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State. The other officials include the Executive Chairman of the Commission and the Board members, the Director of Sports, Commission Secretary, Head of Departments, medics, cleaner, […]
ABS Ilorin FC to resume September 1st ahead of 2025/2026 NNL season
The management of Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin Football Club has announced that the team will officially resume for the new season on Sunday, August 31, 2025, with training and player screening scheduled to commence on Monday, September 1, 2025. In a statement issued after the club’s management meeting today Monday, August 25, 2025, the […]
Kwara United, SWAN celebrate Bashir Badawiy on birthday
Players and officibals of Kwara United Football Club have felicitated the club’s General Manager, Mallam Bashir Badawiy, who added another year to his age today Monday, August 25, 2025. The celebration was greeted with ovation and encomiums from players and staff of the club, who described Badawiy as a committed leader and strong pillar of […]
NSC’s busy sporting calendar showcases Nigeria’s rising global presence
It has been an eventful season for Nigerian sports, with athletes representing the nation across multiple disciplines on the global stage. From cricket to taekwondo, football to basketball, athletics to badminton, table tennis to weightlifting, and now swimming, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has overseen an unprecedented calendar of international participation. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s […]
NPFL: Ikorodu City goalkeeper, Àtàtà denied Kwara United victory – Tunde Sanni
*Shola wins MOTM Award Kwara United Football Club began their 2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) campaign with a goalless draw against Ikorodu City on Matchday 1 decided today, Sunday August 24, 2025, at the Rashidi Yekini Main-Bowl, George Agbazika Innih Stadium, Ilorin. The Harmony Boys started slowly, but gradually grew into the game, with […]
NSC congratulates Adama, Nigeria Aquatics Federation on historic silver medal at World Junior Swimming Championships
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has congratulated 17-year-old swimming sensation, Abduljabar Adama and the Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAF) following his historic silver medal in the Men’s 50m butterfly event at the World Junior Swimming Championships in Otopeni, Romania. Adama clinched silver medal with an impressive time of 23.64 seconds, finishing just 0.10 seconds behind Great […]
Supporters, Fans reaffirm commitment to Kwara United as NPFL season kicks off
Supporters Club and Fans Club of Kwara United Football Club have pledged their unalloyed and unwavering support for the team as the 2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season gets underway. The two supporters’ bodies and Abubakar Bukola Sàràkí Fans Club gave this commitment today Sunday August 24, 2025, during an interaction with the Club […]
2nd phase of Zenith Bank Women Basketball League begins in Ilorin Monday
The 2nd phase of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), organisers Women Basketball League, being sponsored by Zenith Bank Plc is expected to get underway at the University of Ilorin Multi-Purpose Sports Center, Ilorin, beginning from Monday August 25th, 2025. The second phase, which is the Atlantic Conference will end on September 1. The Chairperson of […]
Kwara United eyes winning start as Kandil rates NPFL as a tough league
Kwara United Head Coach, Tunde Sanni has expressed confidence in his team’s readiness for their NPFL Matchday 1 clash against Ikorodu City scheduled for Sunday in Ilorin. Speaking at the Pre-match Press Conference at the Taiwo Awoniyi Media Centre, Ilorin, Coach Sanni emphasized that building on their strong form from the ValueJet Preseason Tournament remains […]