Sunday Dare receives Tobi Amusan in Birmingham after Oregon heroics
Minister for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Sunday Dare on Friday received Oluwatobiloba Amusan for the first time after she brought glory to Nigeria at the World Athletics Championship in Oregon. Sunday Dare once again expressed his delight with the achievements of Tobi, reminding her that she has written her name boldly in history. […]
INTERVIEW: My vision is to win Champions League as a coach -Bashir Bolarinwa
His name is Bashir Bolarinwa. He hails from Omu-Aran, in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara state. He is today, the Head Coach of Gaa Akanbi FC, and the Assistant Coach of Injectors FC. Bolarinwa is one of the young notable coaches that are making the difference in the development of the round leather […]
‘How Napoli can help Osimhen solve his attitude problem’
The tactician suggests what the Parthenopeans must do to help the Super Eagle overcome his problems which could mar his promising career
Kwara para-athletes appeals to government on requests, as Sports Commission calls for calm
Kwara state para-athletes have again, reminded the state government and the Kwara State Sports Commission on the need to address their requests, some of which were raised after their protests last month. The athletes had protested that they were not given the required opportunity and right allowances while representing the state at the National Para […]
INTERVIEW: Managing Kwara United not a pressure, but a challenge -Kumbi Titiloye
For the second consecutive seasons, Kwara United finished fourth on the final Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) table, to achieve consistency as against former characteristics of always fighting against the drop. The Club’s Chairman, Kumbi Titiloye said that the new found status is still ‘works in progress’, even as he pledged to build positively […]
Moshood Abiola National Stadium wears new look, as two training pitches are ready for use
As the Sports Ministry continues to revitalize and reinvigorate sports infrastructures around the country, the Moshood Abiola National Stadium playing turf is now wearing a new look and ready for use. The turf had taken a blow after heavy utilization, however it has now enjoyed massive transformation, once again, becoming fit for international utilization. In […]
Kwara NUJ/Attahiru Ibrahim table tennis tourney gets date, as registration opens
The Kwara State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) organised 2022 table tennis competition among affiliated Chapels has been scheduled to hold between Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th of August, 2022. The competition will be staged in honour of the Special Assistant on Sports Development to Kwara Governor, Mallam Attahiru Ibrahim. It will also […]
Excitement mounts as Kwara U12 YEG league kicks off in Ilorin
Nothing short of classical display on Saturday, when the maiden edition of Kwara U12 YEG league kicked off amid pomp and pageantry. With three matches on hand in the first day, fans and spectators alike were treated to the best of football as players stepped out onto the hallowed turf of Kwara football Academy (KFA) […]
2022 C’wealth Games: First batch of Team Nigeria athletes depart for Birmingham
The first batch of Team Nigeria athletes to the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham left the country on Friday. A group left through the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos, while the other left through the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport in Abuja. The Hon. Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, the President of […]
Promise David relishes flourishing start at Sirens FC, opens up on National Team choices
20-year-old Nigerian-Canadian, Promise David says he is relishing his bright start to life at new club, Sirens FC after completing a move from Valleta FC. Speaking exclusively to newsmen about the difficulty of the Maltese League, the forward said “it’s a tough league with lots of physicality, but with my size, I have […]