Ilorin East U-15 female football championship kicks off today
The maiden edition of Ilorin East Football Council organised U-15 female football championship will kick off today, at Oke-Oyi, with Maya/Ileapa Ward taking on Agbeyangi Ward in the opening match by 4.00pm. Twelve teams registered for the competition, which includes Oke-Oyi/Oke-Ose Ward, Iponrin Ward, Apado Ward, Marafa/Pepele Ward, Maya/Ileapa Ward, Magaji Are I Ward, Magaji […]
Volleyball: Kano Pillars, Customs to light up Super Cup final
Kano Pillars and Nigeria Customs Service will lock horns in the men’s final of the ongoing Nigeria Volleyball Cup today at the University of Ilorin, Kwara state. Kano Pillars outclassed Nigeria Security Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) 3-1 (19-25, 27-25, 27-25, 26-24) in the first semifinals of the men’s event while Nigeria Customs Service spanked Sunshine […]
FMYSD nullifies appointment of Pepple as DG of AFN
As part of Federal Government’s effort to sanitize and restore order into the myriad of issues besetting the smooth operations of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), the appointment of Mr. Similaye Young Pepple as Director-General of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has been nullified by the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Develpt.; […]
Dapo Abiodun Cup: Kwara United picks positives despite semi-final loss
Despite losing out to Lobi Stars in the semi-final of the 2nd edition of Prince Dapo Abiodun Pre-Season tournament in Ijebu-Ode, Kwara United FC expressed delight in the opportunity to have the players tested adequately ahead of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season. It was the second Pre-Season tournament that the team participated in […]
FIFA bans CAF President five-year over corruption
The Federation of International Football Federation (FIFA) has banned Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) President, Ahmad Ahmad five years from all football related activities. The world football governing body announced the ban today. Ahmad wass to contest for a second term in office as CAF President, with elections coming up on March 21, 2021. Ahmad […]
Dapo Abiodun Cup: Rivers United disengages from tourney as 3SC advances to final
Following their CAF Confederation Cup engagement this weekend, Rivers United have communicated to the Organizers of the 2020 Dapo Abiodun Cup their management decision to disengage from the pre-season tournament. Rivers United will travel to Equatorial Guinea this week as they begin their 2020/2021 CAF Confederation Cup campaign in the Preliminary round against Futuro Kings […]
Dapo Abiodun tourney: Kwara United pips Crown FC, to play Lobi Stars in semis
Kwara United FC had to wait till the 82nd minute to see off hard fighting Crown FC of Ogbomosho in the quarter-final of the on-going Prince Dapo Abiodun Pre-Season tournament in Ijebu-Ode. Issa Gata, who was introduced in the 46th minute was a thorn in the defence of the Nigeria National League side, and in […]
DR. Chudy Ogbolu U -12 Kids Cup (CKC) Begins December
The maiden edition of Dr. Chudy Ogbolu U – 12 Kids Cup (CKC) will kick off at Ilorin, the Kwara state capital by the second week of December. The tournament, which is geared towards discovery and nurturing young talents at the grassroots is been sponsored by Dr. Chudy Ogbolu, a medical practitioner, philanthropist and a […]
International FA emerges champions of Adewole Elites Football Tourney
International Football Academy, Ilorin has emerged the champions of the maiden edition of Adewole Elites Movement (ADEM) soccer fiesta 2020, after defeating Debby FC 4-3 on penalties. Isaac Ogiri had put Debby FC on level terms with his firework at the 72nd minutes to cancel Olamide Mudasiru penalty in the 55th minutes before the kick […]
KFA, ABS Youth Teams begin Youth League Super Six with victories
Both Kwara Football Academy (KFA) and ABS FC youth teams began their quest to win the maiden edition of the Kwara Youth League with comfortable victories again SC Primisport Lasora and Koller Football Academy. KFA secured a two-goal victory over second-place SC Primisport Lasora Academy courtesy of Garba Abubakar’s double. ABS FC youth team also […]