Kwara Sports Commission commends Gov AbdulRazaq, as over 300 heads to Gateway Games 2024
The Kwara State Sports Commission has expressed deep appreciation to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his moral and financial support to Team Kwara as they prepare for the 22nd National Sports Festival, officially commencing on Sunday at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta. Speaking to journalists before the team’s departure today Friday, the Executive Chairman of […]
Ajuloopin announces 2nd edition of Asoju Oba football competition
Kwara South’s football enthusiasts are in for a treat as Rt. Hon. Tunji Olawuyi Ajuloopin, member representing Ekiti, Isin, Irepodun, and Oke-Ero Federal Constituency of Kwara State, has announced the 2nd edition of the Asoju Oba Football Competition. The Chief of Staff (CoS) to the Federal Lawmaker, Jide Adekeye, announced this in a statement on […]
Nigeria to host WAA Road Running Conference, as NSC constitutes Organizing Committee
In preparation for Nigeria’s hosting of the upcoming World Athletics Africa Road Running Conference, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has constituted the event’s Organizing Committee, naming Chief Solomon Ogba, First Vice President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), as the Chairman. A release signed by Dr. (Mrs.) Kehinde Ajayi, FCAI, ANIPR, the Director, Press of […]
NSC commiserates with Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi, prays for his speedy recovery
The leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC) has expressed heartfelt sympathy with Super Eagles forward Taiwo Awoniyi, who is currently receiving intensive medical care following surgery for a serious abdominal injury sustained during Nottingham Forest’s Premier League match against Leicester City on Sunday. Awoniyi, a shining example of patriotism and dedication, was placed in […]
YSFON/CNS Boys U-14 tourney, NOWA U17 Girls competition kicks off in Kaduna
The 21st edition of Chief of the Naval Staff U-14 Boys and 13th edition Naval Officers’ Wives Association (NOWA) U-17 Girls Soccer Tournament kicks off in Kaduna, at the Main-Bowl of Ahmadu Bello Stadium on Sunday 18 May 2025. Youth teams from all the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory will participate in the […]
Kwara United and President Federation Cup: For Gov AbdulRazaq, for us
Kwara United Football Club on Sunday May 11, 2025, defeated Rivers United to ease relegation worries, irrespective of what the result of their last match of the season against Katsina United in Katsina will be. No matter what anybody will proffer, it’s another season of sustainability of its Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) status. With […]
Coach Aliyu Zubairu leads Flying Eagles to historic 14th World Cup ticket
*Sets sight on AFCON trophy The Head Coach of Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, Aliyu Zubairu has once again demonstrated his tactical brilliance by leading the team to securing the U20 World cup ticket in Chile later in the year. The Flying Eagles of Nigeria defeated the defending champions of the U20 AFCON, Senegal today Monday May […]
SWAN Kwara hails homegrown heroes, Coaches Zubair and Ijaya for Flying Eagles’ World Cup qualification
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara State Chapter has extended heartfelt congratulations to Coach Aliyu Zubair and his assistant, Coach Lukman Ijaya, for leading Nigeria’s Flying Eagles to a thrilling semi-final qualification at the ongoing U20 AFCON, a feat that also secured a spot at the upcoming FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile […]
Senator Sadiq Umar rewards Kwara United with N2m, pledges more support
Senator Sulaiman Sadiq Umar has rewarded Kwara United Football Club with N2million, after they defeated Rivers United 3-1 in Matchday 37 on Sunday May 11, 2025, to retain their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) status. Kwara United defeated Rivers United 3-1 to climb to the 13th position with 50 points and plus three goals surplus, […]
NSC advances vision of Nigeria as a Global Sporting Hub, as International Gymnastics Course holds in Abuja
*Applauds Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria for exceptional organization The National Sports Commission (NSC) continues to make significant strides in positioning Nigeria into a global sporting hub, as the ongoing 2025/2028 International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) Judges Course takes center stage in Abuja. Running from May 10th to 14th, 2025, the prestigious FIG […]