National Sports Commission to return soon – Minister
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare says efforts have reached an advanced stage for the return of the National Sports Commission (NSC) because it will make the sports federations run more efficiently and accountably. Dare told State House correspondents in Abuja yesterday at the weekly Ministerial briefing, organized by the Presidential Communications […]
Kwara state to host 2021 Public Service Game
Kwara State is to host this year’s federation of Public Service Games. Over 10,000 Public Servants are to converge at the Ilorin Township Stadium for the week-long sporting fiesta. This was made known by the President of the Federation, Comrade Aloku Amaebi when he paid a courtesy call on the State Head of Service, Mrs. […]
Monimak Global Foundation kicks off introduction of baseball and softball in Irepodun
Major steps towards the introduction of baseball and softball were taken by MoniMak Global Foundation on Wednesday in Omu-Aran, with the demonstrations during the finals of the maiden edition of Olomu Sports Festival. The Chief Executive Officer of Monimak Global Foundation, Mrs. Monisola Makanjuola said that the demonstration was an opportunity for her Foundation, especially […]
Olagunju inter-state memorial football competitions kicks-off November 25
The 14th edition of Prince Michael Bolarinwa Olagunju inter-state memorial football competition and the 8th edition of Princess Maria Arinola Olagunju inter-state female memorial football competition will kick-off on Thursday 25th of November, 2021. The twin competitions will kick-off with the draws and seminar on the “Benefits of physical fitness and exercise on the wellbeing […]
Olomu of Omu-Aran appeals to Gov. AbdulRazaq to construct Irepodun Mini Stadium
The Olomu of Omu-Aran, Oba Abdulraheem Adeoti, has appealed to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara to help construct the Irepodun local government Mini Stadium, Omu-Aran, for the purpose of development of sports. The Traditional Ruler, made the appeal on Wednesday when members of the Kwara State Sports Commission, led by its Executive Chairman, Malam Bola […]
Rivers Hoopers knock Bulls to claim Championship, BAL tIcket
Rivers Hoopers defeated Gombe Bulls 74-57 in the final of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) final eight today, giving Hooper’s the ticket to return to Basketball Africa League. Anaiye Johnson, picked as the championship’s Most Valuale Player propelled Hoopers over the Bulls as he scored 12 points, collected 5 rebounds, 6 assists and had one […]
Kwara United set to tackle Sunshine Stars in Akure
Kwara United will tomorrow, face Sunshine Stars in a friendly match scheduled to hold at the Akure Township stadium. The Harmony Boys have been preparing hard for the coming NPFL season with the hope of surpassing the achievement of last term. Confirming the friendly encounter against Sunshine Stars, Kwara United hardworking General Manager, Bashir Badawiy […]
Kwara United Fans Club inaugurates new Exco, appoints Mogaji Patron
The newly elected executive members of Kwara United Fans Club were on Sunday inaugurated, with a charge to sustain their sacrifice and commitment to the cause of the club. The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Mallam Bola Mogaji, who was appointed as the Patron of the body at the inauguration ceremony said […]
Referees Committee to sustain strict measures in checking unjust officiating
Referees Committee will continue to enforce strict measures to keep officials in check against unjust officiating in the Nigerian league, according the Referees Instructor with the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF), Chukwudi Calistus Chukwujekwu. Speaking to journalists in Ilorin on the side-line of a seminar on the new rules and amendments to the Laws of […]
African football will improve with introduction of VAR –Chukwujekwu
The leading Referees Instructor in Nigeria, Chukwudi Calistus Chukwujekwu has called for the introduction of the Video Assistant Referees (VAR) technology into the Nigeria and Africa football system, adding that its introduction will improve the level of football development in the continent. Speaking to The Heraldsports at the end of a three day seminar in […]