The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Coach Bolakale Adisa Mogaji, has urged Local Government Councils across the state to focus on discovering and nurturing homegrown talents rather than recruiting athletes from outside their jurisdictions ahead of the 8th Kwara State Sports Festival. Mogaji made the appeal during a strategic meeting between the […]
Kwara Sports Commission inaugurates Committees for 8th State Sports Festival
As preparations intensify for the 8th Kwara State Sports Festival, Kwara State Sports Commission today, Wednesday August 12, 2026, inaugurated the Main Organising Committee (MOC), the Local Organising Committee (LOC), and 12 Sub-Committees, to oversee the successful hosting of the state’s flagship sporting event. Performing the inauguration, the Executive Chairman of the Commission, who is […]
Kwara Sports Commission inaugurates Committees for 8th State Sports Festival
As preparations intensify for the 8th Kwara State Sports Festival, Kwara State Sports Commission today, Wednesday August 12, 2026, inaugurated the Main Organising Committee (MOC), the Local Organising Committee (LOC), and 12 Sub-Committees, to oversee the successful hosting of the state’s flagship sporting event. Performing the inauguration, the Executive Chairman of the Commission, who is […]
NFF Elections: Thuraya submits nomination forms, thanks Gov AbdulRazaq, stakeholders
*Pledges to give North Central stronger voice on NFF Board The Chairman of the Kwara State Football Association, Mallam Idris Abdullahi Musa Thuraya, has formally submitted his nomination forms to contest for a seat on the Board of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), ahead of the Federation’s Elective Congress scheduled for September 27, 2026, in […]
NALCOMA mourns Alhaji Kamaldeen Olawoye, describes his death as great loss to Nigerian football
National League Club Owners and Managers Association (NALCOMA) has expressed profound sadness over the death of renowned football administrator and former Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Smart City Football Club, Alhaji Kamaldeen Olaoye. NALCOMA, in a release signed by its President, Godwin Enakhena, described his passing as a monumental loss to Nigerian football. Alhaji Olawoye […]
Governor AbdulRazaq backs Thuraya’s NFF Board bid, purchases nomination form
The Chairman of the Kwara State Football Association (Kwara FA), Mallam Idris Abdullahi Musa Thuraya, has received a major boost in his quest for a seat on the Board of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), following the endorsement and support of Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. Governor AbdulRazaq has demonstrated his confidence in Thuraya’s […]
Governor AbdulRazaq backs Thuraya’s NFF Board bid, purchases nomination form
The Chairman of the Kwara State Football Association (Kwara FA), Mallam Idris Abdullahi Musa Thuraya, has received a major boost in his quest for a seat on the Board of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), following the endorsement and support of Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. Governor AbdulRazaq has demonstrated his confidence in Thuraya’s […]
Governor AbdulRazaq backs Thuraya’s NFF Board bid, purchases nomination form
The Chairman of the Kwara State Football Association (Kwara FA), Mallam Idris Abdullahi Musa Thuraya, has received a major boost in his quest for a seat on the Board of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), following the endorsement and support of Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. Governor AbdulRazaq has demonstrated his confidence in Thuraya’s […]
Kwara United to open NPFL 2026/27 campaign against Kano Pillars in Ilorin
*Kumbi commends NPFL Board on sponsorship drive Kwara United will open their 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) campaign with a home fixture against Kano Pillars at the Rashidi Yekini Main-Bowl of the George Agbazika Innih Stadium, Ilorin. The pairing was confirmed during the NPFL fixture draw conducted today Friday August 7, 2026, at the […]
Isin LG crowned champions of football event of Kwara Governor’s Cup/First Lady tournament
Offa claims volleyball gold Isin Local Government has emerged champions of the football event of the Kwara Governor’s Cup/First Lady football tournament after defeating Ilorin West Local Government 4-3 on penalties following a goalless draw in regulation time. Oyun LG earlier defeated Ilorin South by a lone goal to win the third place prize. The […]