National League Club Owners and Managers Association (NALCOMA) has condemned the armed robbery attack on Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) 1st Vice President, Chief Felix Anyansi-Agwu. The longest serving Chairman of Enyimba International FC of Abia State was attacked by armed robbers at his Gwarimpa Estate residence, in Abuja at about 10.00pm on Tuesday night. NALCOMA […]
NFF appoints Éric Chelle as Head Coach of the Super Eagles
The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has endorsed the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee for the appointment of Mr. Éric Sékou Chelle as Head Coach of Nigeria’s senior men national football team, Super Eagles. At its meeting held in Abuja on Thursday, 2nd January 2025, the NFF Technical and Development […]
Standing ovation for Dr Steve Abiodun Olarinoye at 70
Family, friends, old school mates, associates, royalties and sportsmen and women, from far and near on Saturday January 4th, 2024, converged at Febbies Suites Hall, Monishola Street, off Awolowo Road, Tanke, Ilorin to celebrate the 70th birthday of Dr. Steve Abiodun Olarinoye in grandstyle. The colourful gathering was also to celebrate reunion on one hand, […]
Kwara SWAN to name Secretariat after Nottingham Forest ace, Taiwo Awoniyi
*Worry over detention of member Sports Writers Association of Nigeria,(SWAN) Kwara State Chapter have announced that the recently completed Secretariat will be named in honor of Taiwo Awoniyi, the prolific striker for Nottingham Forest and the Super Eagles, in recognition of his significant contributions to sports development in State and the nation as a whole. […]
Nigeria not preparing for another podium finish at the Olympic Games -Dr Amos Adamu
Former Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Dr. Amos Adamu has said that he wasn’t surprised that Nigeria returned home empty handed from the last Olympic Games in Paris, adding that he had predicted that it would end so before the world multi-sports event. The former Sole Administrator of the Nigeria Football Federation […]
2025 Sar’dauna of Ilorin Cup draws to hold January 7th
The stage is set for the 2025 Sar’dauna Negri Cup, as the draws for the tournament are scheduled to take place on January 7th. The competition, which will features the 16 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Kwara State promises to be an exciting display of football talent and rivalry. Organized by Ultimate Sports Consult Limited […]
Kwara SWAN salutes Dr Steve Olarinoye on 70th birthday
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara State Chapter, has congratulated renowned Sports Administrator, Dr Steve Olarinoye as he celebrates his remarkable 70th birthday. In a statement issued by Mallam Ayodeji Ismail, Chairman of SWAN Kwara, the association described Dr Olarinoye’s legacy as “a testament to dedication, leadership, and a profound love for sports.” […]
Kwara SWAN salutes Dr Steve Olarinoye on 70th birthday
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara State Chapter, has congratulated renowned Sports Administrator, Dr Steve Olarinoye as he celebrates his remarkable 70th birthday. In a statement issued by Mallam Ayodeji Ismail, Chairman of SWAN Kwara, the association described Dr Olarinoye’s legacy as “a testament to dedication, leadership, and a profound love for sports.” […]
14-year-old Boy wins 11-km Omu-Aran marathon
14-year-old Ibrahim Jamiu of Omu-Aran High School has emerged as the winner of 7th Skylarks’ 11-km Omu-Aran Marathon, after returning with a time of 38mins 22secs in the male category. Temitope Ajiboye of Aperan Comprehensive College, also beat other contenders in the female category with a time of 43mins 36secs. Daniel Olasehinde of Ofe-Aran Commercial […]
Orbih hails Taiwo Awoniyi for supporting Kwara SWAN Secretariat
*Pledges furniture to Chairman’s Office President of Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), Francis Orbih has praised Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi for his generous contribution towards the completion of the Secretariat of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) in Kwara State. Orbih commended Awoniyi’s commitment to supporting sports development and journalism, emphasising that such […]