Ramsaky All Stars are currently in the driving seat to join Afase All Stars in the final of the AA Veterans Unity Cup, after the first five weeks of action. According to the latest league table, Afase All Stars have already established themselves at the summit with 12 points from five matches, winning four and […]
Maigidansama congratulates newly elected Kwara Football Councils, commends Thuraya for peaceful elections
Alhaji Mohammed Haruna Maigidansama Ilerika has congratulated all the newly elected Chairmen and members of the 16 Local Football Councils in Kwara State, describing their emergence as another important step towards strengthening football development at the grassroots. The elections, held on Tuesday at the Football House in Ilorin, produced new executives for the 16 Local […]
Kasali Lasisi: A living legend who returned to inspire Kwara’s next generation
Coach Kasali Lasisi is Kwara’s most distinguished table-tennis figures and has been involved in the ongoing festival, including interaction with the Sports Commission and the table-tennis contingent. Coach Kasali Lasisi is one of the most accomplished table-tennis personalities produced by Kwara State and Nigeria. His name is closely associated with Nigeria’s golden era of table […]
Coach Tunde Kazeem: The technocrat behind the technical success of KWAFEST 2026
*The quiet force powering the Games As Chairman of the Technical Committee of KWAFEST 2026, Coach Yinusa Tunde Kazeem has been at the heart of the technical planning, coordination and execution of the Games. His wealth of experience, attention to detail and understanding of sporting regulations have helped provide the framework within which athletes, coaches […]
Kwara FA Council Election peaceful, smooth — Obafemi
*As new Football Council Executives emerge across 16 LGAs The Chairman of the Electoral Committee for the Kwara State Football Association (Kwara FA) Local Football Councils Elections, Emmanuel Dada Obafemi, FIFA (Rtd), has described the election held today, Tuesday August 25, 2026 ,as peaceful and smooth, with no controversy recorded. The election, held at the […]
Kwara Badminton Association unveils new official kits, reaffirms commitment to sporting excellence
The Kwara State Badminton Association has unveiled its new official kits, in a significant move aimed at strengthening the identity, visibility and professional image of badminton in the state. The unveiling ceremony, held yesterday, Sunday August 23, 2026, at the Gabriel Babatunde Ladipo Indoor Sports Hall of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Ilorin, attracted sports […]
Kwara Sports Festival: Where are the Local Government Chairmen and ALGON?
It is no longer news that the 8th Kwara State Sports Festival has commenced, following a colourful opening ceremony held on Saturday at the George Innih Stadium Complex, Ilorin. More than 700 athletes representing the 16 Local Government Areas of the state have converged to compete for honours, while showcasing their talents, culture and sporting […]
Coach Bolakale Adisa Mogaji: From the field of play to the frontline of Kwara sports development
*A life dedicated to sport Five decades after entering the National Sports Festival as a young athlete, Coach Bolakale Adisa Mogaji is helping to shape its future in Kwara There are sports administrators who came into administration through the boardroom, and there are others who arrived there after years of sweating on the field, competing, […]
Governor AbdulRazaq declares 8th Kwara State Sports Festival open, as stakeholders applaud initiative
Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq today, Saturday August 22, 2026, officially declared open the 8th Kwara State Sports Festival, calling on young athletes to embrace unity, sportsmanship, discipline and personal development throughout the multi-sport event. The festival, which features athletes from all 16 Local Government Areas of the state competing across 28 sporting events, […]
Araba celebrates Kwara youth as 8th Sports Festival begins
Engr. Femi Sanni, popularly known as Araba, has expressed excitement over the commencement today of the 8th Kwara State Sports Festival, describing it as a celebration of the talent, energy and potential of young people across the state. Araba said preliminary reports indicating the participation of nearly 1,000 athletes, alongside coaches and officials from the […]