Guardiola rules out returning as Barcelona Manager
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insisted his time at Barcelona is “over” in response to suggestions linking him with a return to the Spanish giants. Guardiola spent four years in the dugout at the Nou Camp from 2008-12, having had a successful career there as a player too. Barcelona are currently undergoing a huge transition […]
LMC certifies Kwara stadium, 12 other Stadia for 2020/21 NPFL season games
Ahead the 2020/21 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season, and as part of the broader club licensing regime, 13 stadiums across the country, including the Kwara State Stadium Complex have been certified by the League Management Company (LMC) to have met minimum requirements to host games. Another 11 were recommended for varying degrees of upgrade […]
Coach Issa Saliman to publish book on football development in Kwara state
Former coach of Kwara United Football Club, Coach Issa Saliman has disclosed his intention to publish a book on football development in KwarasState. Issa, in an interview with newsmen in Ilorin, revealed that the book titled “Kwara State Football Development: So far, How far” will contain everything about his history as a player and a […]
Minister, FIFA agree on youth football development
Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, alongside from selected countries on Friday had an on-line meeting with the top brass of the world football governing body, FIFA, where it was agreed that a new course must be taken to ensure youth football development. Speaking during the third edition of the Town Hall […]
Kwara FA gives green light for resumption of football activities
The Kwara State Football Association has confirmed the resumption of football activities in the state. This was contained in an announcement today by the Chairman of the association, Malam Idris Abdullahi Musa, who stated the FA has officially declared the return of football activities following consultations and clarifications on guiding protocols. Malam Musa, who was […]
INTERVIEW: I was not given enough chance to express myself as coach of Kwara United – Tunde Sanni
Coach Tunde Sanni Saliu is the Chairman, Nigeria Football Coaches Association (NFCA), Kwara state chapter, and a member of the Kwara State Football Association Board. The former Head Coach of Kwara United Football Club spoke to sportsbash.com.ng on his experience, and his target. Excerpts: Who is Coach Tunde Sanni Saliu, and how did you come […]
Kwara FA, Red Cross strategizes ahead of football resumption
The Kwara State Football Association and Nigeria Red Cross Society, Kwara branch will team up to implement programmes, which will focus largely on enabling healthy and safe living around football environment in the state. The latest development came after Nigeria Red Cross Society paid a courtesy visit to the FA Secretariat, where Chairman of the […]
Ekiti State begins preparations for the National Sports Festival
The Chairman of the Ekiti State Sports Council, Dr. Isaac Ayodele has said that the state would put all necessary machinery in place to make sure that the athletes are well-prepared for the National Sports Festival. Dr. Ayodele who made this known during a meeting with Directors at Sports Council, Organizers and Sporting Associations, noted […]
SWAN applauds appointment of Raji, Tobe-Chukwu
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has hailed the appointment of its Deputy Secretary General, Babafemi Raji and a dedicated member, Oluchi Tobe-Chukwu as the Media Officers of the Super Eagles and Super Falcons respectively. SWAN equally commended the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for once again, appointing well experienced sports journalists who are certified […]
Team friendly: Biffo promises solid team as Kwara United record first friendly win
It was a good start for Kwara United as they beat Manchester FC, Ilorin three goals to nil in their first friendly match as teams resume action across the country. Coach Abdullahi Biffo-led side had recorded two goals from the spot in the first half of the game, courtesy of Stephen Anyanwu and Micheal Ohanu, […]