Sports Industry Awards Nigeria founder, Ojeikere Aikhoje, to receive UNIBEN Alumni honour
Renowned sports brand strategist, football business expert, and media entrepreneur, Ojeikere Aikhoje, is set to receive the prestigious Award of Excellence from the University of Benin Alumni Association (UBAA), Lagos Branch, in recognition of his remarkable contributions to sports development, sports media, and brand communications in Nigeria. Aikhoje, a distinguished alumnus of the University of […]
KSA Security CEO, King Solomon Adeleke celebrates birthday, receives Sports Development Award
Friends, colleagues, associates, and family members gathered on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, to celebrate the Chief Executive Officer of KSA Security Guards, King Solomon Adeleke, as he marked another year of life with gratitude to Almighty God. The birthday celebration, held at the KSA Security office located within the George Agbazika Innih Stadium Complex, Ilorin, […]
FEATURE: Kumbi and Kwara United story: Beyond a difficult season
The conclusion of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season brought mixed emotions to followers of Kwara United Football Club. A campaign that began with optimism ended in anxiety, as the Harmony Boys fought until the final day to secure their top-flight status. Understandably, supporters, fans and stakeholders have raised questions about the club’s […]
Maikaba, right coach for the U20 National Team – Coach Aliyu Zubair
Former Nigeria U20 national team coach, Aliyu Zubair, has thrown his weight behind the appointment of Coach Abdul Maikaba as handler of the Flying Eagles, describing him as the right man for the job and capable of surpassing his achievements with the team. Zubair made the remarks today, Wednesday June 3, 2026, during the Kwara […]
Why I took the Telecom FC of Egypt challenge – Coach Aliyu Zubair
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 […]