Former El-Kanemi Warriors Head Coach and ex-Nigeria U-20 national team handler, Coach Aliyu Zubair, has explained the reasons behind his decision to accept the coaching offer from Egyptian side Telecom FC, describing it as a lucrative opportunity and a platform to showcase the quality of West African coaches on the international stage. Coach Zubair made […]
International friendlies: Bassey joins team as Super Eagles go for victory against White-Reds
Nigeria will go for victory in Wednesday’s international friendly encounter against the White-Reds of Poland, says Head Coach Eric Chelle as he welcomed energetic defender Calvin Bassey to the team’s Warsaw Presidential Hotel on Tuesday. Bassey’s arrival brought the number of players in camp to 20, and with a good balance of personnel across the […]
Bello Mubarak celebrates Gov AbdulRazaq’s seven years with Chess Championship
Malik Idris and Oyinkansola Akinyemi emerged champions in the male and female categories respectively, in the chess tournament organised by chess enthusiast and former aide to the Kwara State Governor, Mallam Bello Mubarak Salau, in collaboration with the Kwara State Chess Association. The one-day tournament was to commemorate seven years of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s administration. […]
3rd edition of ABN Chess tournament ends, as sponsor, Nagode donates boards to Kwara Schools
The third edition of the Ahmed Bolaji Nagode (ABN) Chess Tournament ended on a high note in Ilorin, Kwara State today Saturday May 30, 2026, with emerging talents showcasing their skills and winners receiving prizes, trophies and recognition after intense competition at the refurbished Pa G.B. Ladipo Indoor Sports Hall of the George Agbazika Innih […]
Hon. Femi Yusuf hails ABN competition, unveils Chess development agenda in Kwara
The Chairman of Kwara State Chess Association and Chairman of Ifelodun Local Government Area, Hon. Femi Yusuf, has described the annual Ahmed Bolaji Nagode (ABN) Chess tournament as a major contributor to the growth and survival of chess in Kwara State. Hon. Yusuf made the remarks today, Saturday May 30, 2026, during the third edition […]
Jubilation in Ilemona as Alalade rewards football teams in Oyun Local Government
There was massive jubilation on Friday, May 29, in Ilemona, as representatives of football teams in the 7 Communities in Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State gathered to receive their souvenirs from Nigerian international Wasiu Alalade. It was a colourful ceremony as soccer teams from Ojoku, Ira, Erin-Ile, Igosun, Ijagbo and Ipee sent their […]
Kwara United apologises to fans, dedicates NPFL survival to victims of insecurity
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side, Kwara United has expressed gratitude to its players, coaches, supporters and stakeholders after successfully retaining its topflight status at the end of the 2025/2026 season. In a statement issued by the Office of the Chairman, the club described its survival battle as a hard-fought journey achieved through sacrifice, courage […]
Kwara NLO Clubs seek conducive operational environment, appreciation of sacrifice
Stakeholders in grassroots football in Kwara State have called for a more conducive operational environment to sustain football development and ease the growing financial burden on private club owners participating in the Nigeria Nationwide League One (NLO). The call was made during the Kwara SWAN Hard Talk programme held at the George Agbazika Innih Stadium […]
NALCOMA felicitates members, Muslims worldwide on Eid-el-Kabir celebration
The President and members of the Nigeria National League Club Owners and Managers Association (NALCOMA), have extended warm greetings and best wishes to Muslim faithful across Nigeria and around the world on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. In a statement issued by the Secretary of the association, Ahmed Usman Egye, NALCOMA urged Muslims […]
End of 2025/2026 NPFL season: NFRA commends Referees, Assessor on successful outing
The Nigeria Football Referees’ Association (NFRA) felicitates Referees and Referees’ Assessors involved in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) over the successful completion of the 2025/2026 football season. The Acting President of the association, Sir Kelechi Mejuobi made these known moments the final matches of the Week 38 encounter were observed to end the season. […]