*Says Hon. Ekene deep passion for sports was exemplary The Hon. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh extends his deepest condolences to the family of Hon. Ekene Adams, the member representing Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency and the Chairman of the House Committee on Sports, who has sadly passed away. Senator Enoh expressed his sadness, […]
Kwara United: Unpaid ex-players sign-on fees cause for worry, but we ‘ll work something out- Titiloye
The Management of Kwara United Football Club has said that it is aware of the unpaid entitlements of ex-players of the club, clarifying that the Chairman, Kunbi Titiloye, has taken up the matter with relevant stakeholders. Titiloye made this disclosure while reacting to a viral story of management owing some ex players of the club. […]
It is a new dawn for sports in Bauchi-Gamawa
Bauchi State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Salisu Gamawa has revealed that the State Government is ready to support sports development, adding that it is a new dawn for sports in the state. Hon. Gamawa made the assertion during the Langa (traditional sport) event at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium in Bauchi today Monday […]
Kwara United FC lays off 22 players, recruits 15 top stars for new season
No less than 22 players of Kwara United Football Club have been laid off ahead of the incoming season, according to the management of the club. Speaking on this, Bashir Badawiy, the General Manager of the club said that 15 top stars from different clubs have been recruited to fortify the club ahead of the […]
Scouting: football talents in Kwara huge, ready for UK, Spain market -Farouk AbdulRazaq
Farouk AbdulRazaq, son of Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq says that the abundance of soccer talents in the state is incredible, explaining also that the idea of exploiting them informed the ongoing Kwara State/FA Sports Talent Hunt. The talent hunt taking place Monday and Tuesday has 14 states taking part in the program with […]
Encourage your wards to take to sports -Magaji
Parents and guardians have been urged to encourage their wards to go into sports as sports is now a money spinning business. The Executive Chairman, Kwara State Sports Commission, Coach Bola Magaji made the call yesterday while fielding questions from journaliss at the Yucateco boxing trials held at Queen Elizabeth Secondary Schools, Ilorin. Mogaji who […]
Kumbi: Sustaining Kwara United’s top level status, amidst environmental challenges
After five seasons under the reings of Kumbi Titiloye as the Chairman, Kwara United has had unbroken campaigns in the top flight, amidst numerous environmental factors, and avoidable challenges. Been able to sustained the team in the top flight for five years running will be absolutely appreciated with the careful study of events before now, […]
We must do our utmost to protect the game of football – Gusau
President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has declared that it is the responsibility of the current governors of the game in the country to do their very best to protect the game, and ensure its sustainability through necessary developmental projects that will eventually empower everyone in the game’s ecosystem. On a visit […]
Kwara’s Squash Court among world’s top best four – Ex US Squash Number Two
Nigerian born former US Number 2 squash champion, Moses Olubo, has described the spanking new Squash Court in Kwara State Stadium in Ilorin as one out of top four best of such facility in the world, commending Governor Abdulrahaman Abdulrazak for undertaking the project. The facility is one of courts of a game cluster of […]
La Planet Sports Academia appoints Mallick Olasunkanmi as Director of Football
La Planet Sports Academia has appointed experienced football Administrator, Mallick Olasunkanmi as the Director of Football of the Academy. The appointment, which takes immediate effect, was contained in a statement made by the football outfit on Sunday. “The management of La Planet Sports Academia has approved your appointment as the Director of Football for the […]