Invited Diaspora Athletes (IDA ) to compete at the 2026 National Intermediate Games in Lagos as 38th State
The National Sports Commission, (NSC), has announced that the “Invited Diaspora Athletes” (IDA ), will make its debut at the first edition of the National Intermediate Games scheduled for Lagos, later this year. The IDA is one of the many key reforms that the NSC, under the leadership of Mallam Shehu Dikko and Hon. Bukola […]
A breath of fresh air in the NNL as Toptier Sports Management drives reform and visibility
For years, the Nigeria National League (NNL) has been described as a reservoir of raw talent, competitive, passionate and unpredictable, yet often constrained by structural and commercial limitations. As the second stanza of the 2025/2026 season starts, a new wave of optimism is sweeping through the league, powered by a renewed partnership with investors, Toptier […]
Why Okey Kpalukwu was caught in Kwara United v Rivers United storm in Ilorin
The dramatic Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clash between Kwara United and Rivers United in Ilorin on February 18, 2026, will be remembered not for the football played, but for the chaos that followed the final whistle, a chaos that left seasoned football administrator, Okey Kpalukwu, nursing injuries and the home side facing stiff sanctions. […]
Lent, Ramadan: Araba Femi Sanni links faith, discipline to sports development in Kwara
As Christians commence Lent and Muslims are in Ramadan period, Chairman of FlowFM 92.7 and head of Stefolga Group, Araba Olufemi Sanni, has extended goodwill to residents of Kwara State, urging that the spiritual discipline of the season be channelled into youth development and sports excellence. In a message mindful of his long-standing support for […]
Opinion: Kwara United fine and points deduction, matters arising
The decision of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) to deduct three points and three goals from Kwara United, in addition to imposing a ₦9 million fine over the recent fracas involving Rivers United, raises serious concerns about proportionality, consistency and the broader interest of the league. No one will defend disorder in our stadiums. […]
SWAN decries hooliganism in Ilorin, urges justice with mercy for Kwara United
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara State Chapter, strongly condemns the acts of violence that marred the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 22 fixture between Kwara United and Rivers United at the Kwara State Stadium, Ilorin, on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Football remains a unifying force and a vehicle for sportsmanship, not […]
FEATURE: Hanging by a thread: Kwara United’s fight to beat the drop
By all standards, the alarm bells are ringing at the Rashidi Yekini Main Bowl in Ilorin. After two back-to-back home draws, Kwara United have plunged deeper into the murky waters of relegation in the ongoing Nigeria Premier Football League season. The decision of the NPFL to, among other sanctions, duck three points and three goals […]
Registration portal opens for 3rd National Para Games, as NSC outlines pre-DRM and DRM processes
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced that the 3rd National Para Games will hold from 26th March to 3rd April, 2026, as preparations intensify toward delivering another landmark edition of Nigeria’s premier para-sport competition. The official online registration portal for participating states opened on Wednesday, 17th February, 2026. The Commission urges all states and […]
Kwara United condemns violence after Rivers United clash, apologises to NPFL officials
Kwara United Football Club has strongly condemned the acts of violence that trailed its rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 22 encounter against Rivers United Football Club in Ilorin today, Wednesday February 18, 2026. The game, which ended in a 1–1 draw, was overshadowed by disturbing scenes after the final whistle, including an attack […]
Former Kwara United defender, Kabir Balogun opens new chapter in Tanzania
Kabir Balogun, the dynamic Nigerian defender and former player of Kwara United Football Club has sealed his switch to Mbeya Kwanza FC of Tanzania, in East Africa. Back in Ilorin, Balogun was more than just a defender. He was a symbol of resolve at Kwara United. Known affectionately by fans for his tenacious tackling, aerial […]