FEATURE: NNL/NALCOMA Mid-Season Retreat: A turning point for the Nigeria National League
On 27 January 2026, football stakeholders from across Nigeria’s second-tier league converged at the Remo Stars Stadium auditorium in Ikenne for what is fast becoming one of the most pivotal events in the calendar of the Nigeria National League, the NNL. It was termed the NNL/NALCOMA Mid-Season Retreat. Organized jointly by the NNL Board and […]
Araba champions sports development as strategic investment in youth
Engr. Femi Sanni (Araba), the Chairman of Stëfolga/Flow FM, has underscored his long-standing commitment to sports development, describing it as both a personal passion and a strategic avenue for youth empowerment. In a rare personal disclosure, Araba traced his love for sports to his family heritage. “My father managed the defunct Tate and Lyle FC, […]
Kwara FA hails Gov AbdulRazaq, House of Assembly, moves to address Main-Bowl fee hike
*Constitutes a 5-man Committee to interface with Kwara Sports Commission The Congress of the Kwara State Football Association has frowned at the high cost of hiring the Rashidi Yekini Main-Bowl of the George Agbazika Innih Stadium, even as they called for downward review of same, to save the sport in the state. The call was […]
Gbonri Republic honours High Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka (Nwachigoziri I) at 50
Members of the Gbonri Republic on Sunday, February 8, 2026, gathered in Ilorin to celebrate the 50th birthday of High Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka (ACC), the Nwachigoziri I, in a colourful and well-attended ceremony held at the stadium. The event drew an impressive array of dignitaries, friends and associates from across different walks of life. Among […]
NSC records major gains under Dikko, Olopade, as President Tinubu hails sports renaissance
Nigeria’s sports sector has recorded significant gains under the leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC), with Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and Director General Hon. Bukola Olopade overseeing what has been described as a strategic renaissance marked by global success, economic impact and institutional reform. Guided by the RHINSE Blueprint between 2024 and 2025, Team […]
JSS Baraka edge JSS Oloje as Aburo Gomina Ilorin West LGEA Schools’ competition ends in Ilorin
Junior Secondary School, Baraka, emerged champions after a thrilling victory over JSS Oloje as the Aburo Gomina Junior Secondary School Football Competition, organized in celebration of the birthday of Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, drew to a colourful end yesterday February 5, 2026, at Queen Elizabeth School, Ilorin. The final match lived up to its […]
Kwara SWAN celebrates KFA Director, Mallam Bako on his Birthday anniversary
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara State Chapter, rejoices with the Director of the Kwara Football Academy (KFA), Mallam Ibrahim Oladele Bako, on the joyous occasion of his birthday anniversary. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman, Mallam Ismail Ayodeji, and the Assistant Secretary, Sodiq Adebara, the Association described Mallam Bako as […]
Kwara SWAN felicitates Governor AbdulRazaq on his birthday anniversary
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara State Chapter, heartily felicitates the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. In a congratulatory statement jointly signed by the Chairman, Mallam Ismail Ayodeji, and the Assistant Secretary, Sodiq Adebara, the Association described Governor AbdulRazaq as a visionary leader […]
Offa Football Talent Developers League begins today
The Offa Football Talent Developers Association League has returned in grand style, as the second edition of the competition kicked off under the sponsorship of Hon. Giwa Kehinde (popularly known as GMK), further strengthening grassroots football development in Offa and its environs. Designed as a home-and-away league, the competition is being played every Thursday and […]
ABS Ilorin FC welcomes back Abdulrahman Bashir, presents NIS form
Abubakar Bukola Saraki Football Club (ABS Ilorin FC) has officially welcomed back it’s former Captain, Abdulrahman Bashir, who has resumed duty as a Trainer with the club. Bashir was formally introduced to players and management staff by the Director of Football, Chief Alloy Chuwuemeka, today, Wednesday February 4, 2026, after their training session where he […]