The funeral rites of late Pa Gabriel Babatunde Ladipo was observed in the last four days as the government and the sports fraternity paid the Sports Icon his last respect. Speaking at the Lying in State and Wake-Keep of the Icon in the Kwara State Stadium Complex on Friday, Professor Timothy Opoola, who represented the […]
U23 Star Promise gets award plaque, cash reward for Player of the Month feat
Talented Nigeria U23 star currently shining for Kalju FC in the Estonian league, Promise David has been honoured with the Player of the Month award for his stellar performance in April. The award, sponsored by Gold Time, the company responsible for promoting the Estonia league presented the plaque and gift to David during Saturdays’ game […]
2024 World Relays Championship: Minister congratulates Team Nigeria on 2024 Olympics qualification
The Hon. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh extends heartfelt congratulations to Team Nigeria athletes for their impressive performances so far at the World Relays Championship in the Bahamas. The team secured qualification for the 4×400 mixed relays and 4×400 men’s relay event at the 2024 Olympics Games in Paris. Speaking on the […]
Federation Cup: Ogbole scores hat-trick, as Kwara United wins Round of 32 ticket
Emmanuel Ogbole scored hat-trick in 36 minutes as Kwara United defeated Rovers FC of Calabar 4-1 in the Round of 64 encounter decided at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu today, May 1, 2024. The young and highly mobile striker scored the first goal in the 16th minute, after rounding up the goalkeeper, before adding […]
Kwara United celebrates Grand Patron, Emir of Ilorin at 84
Kwara United Football Club rejoices with its Grand Patron, the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Council of Chiefs, His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr). Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari as he turns 84 today, April 22, 2024. In a statement signed by the Chairman, Kumbi Titiloye, the club felicitates the former Board member of the Nigeria Football […]
Gobir commends Gov AbdulRazaq’s sports development initiatives, charges Kwara United
The Special Assistant on Security Matters to the Kwara State Governor, Hon Moshood Gobir has commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his youth and sports development initiatives. Speaking to newsmen after watching Kwara United beat Akwa United 1-0 in the Matchday 31 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) encounter at the Main-Bowl of the Kwara […]
Monthly keep fit exercise assisting capacity building at MINILS -DG
The monthly keep fit exercise for members of staff of Michael Imuodu Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS) has been described as a platform that is assisting the improvement and building of capacity at work. Addressing participants after the April ending exercise last Saturday at the premises of the institute, the Director General, Comrade Issa Aremu, […]
Kwara United v Akwa United Matchday 31 NPFL encounter confirmed for 4.00pm, Sunday
The Matchday 31 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) encounter between Kwara United and Akwa United earlier fixed for 2.00pm on Saturday April 20, 2024 has been re-arranged to hold on Sunday April 21, 2024, by 4.00pm. The re-arrangement, as requested by Kwara United, was to give room for a state function, as scheduled by the […]
Federation Cup: Kwara United draw Rovers FC of Calabar in Round 64, as team seeks govt support
Kwara United Football Club has been drawn against Rovers FC of Calabar in the Round of 64 of this year’s Federation Cup competition, even as city rivals, Abubakar Bukola Saraki Football Club were drawn against Zamfara United of Zamfara, in the same Round. Kwara United FC defeated Abubakar Bukola Saraki Football Club 2-1 in the […]
Super Falcons holds Banyana Banyana, picks 2024 Olympic ticket
Super Falcons of Nigeria have booked a place in the 2024 Summer Olympics in France, after forcing the Bayana Bayana of South Africa to a goalless draw in Pretoris South Africa yesterday. The senior female team qualified on 1-0 aggregate, having won the first leg played at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja by a […]