2025 Sar’dauna of Ilorin Cup draws to hold January 7th
The stage is set for the 2025 Sar’dauna Negri Cup, as the draws for the tournament are scheduled to take place on January 7th. The competition, which will features the 16 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Kwara State promises to be an exciting display of football talent and rivalry. Organized by Ultimate Sports Consult Limited […]
Kwara SWAN salutes Dr Steve Olarinoye on 70th birthday
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara State Chapter, has congratulated renowned Sports Administrator, Dr Steve Olarinoye as he celebrates his remarkable 70th birthday. In a statement issued by Mallam Ayodeji Ismail, Chairman of SWAN Kwara, the association described Dr Olarinoye’s legacy as “a testament to dedication, leadership, and a profound love for sports.” […]
Kwara SWAN salutes Dr Steve Olarinoye on 70th birthday
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara State Chapter, has congratulated renowned Sports Administrator, Dr Steve Olarinoye as he celebrates his remarkable 70th birthday. In a statement issued by Mallam Ayodeji Ismail, Chairman of SWAN Kwara, the association described Dr Olarinoye’s legacy as “a testament to dedication, leadership, and a profound love for sports.” […]
14-year-old Boy wins 11-km Omu-Aran marathon
14-year-old Ibrahim Jamiu of Omu-Aran High School has emerged as the winner of 7th Skylarks’ 11-km Omu-Aran Marathon, after returning with a time of 38mins 22secs in the male category. Temitope Ajiboye of Aperan Comprehensive College, also beat other contenders in the female category with a time of 43mins 36secs. Daniel Olasehinde of Ofe-Aran Commercial […]
Orbih hails Taiwo Awoniyi for supporting Kwara SWAN Secretariat
*Pledges furniture to Chairman’s Office President of Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), Francis Orbih has praised Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi for his generous contribution towards the completion of the Secretariat of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) in Kwara State. Orbih commended Awoniyi’s commitment to supporting sports development and journalism, emphasising that such […]
Orbih commends Governor AbdulRazaq for massive sports Infrastructure
*Predicts bright future for badminton in the State The President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), Francis Orbih has lauded the Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for his visionary approach to sports development in the state. Orbih disclosed this during an interview session with Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara State Chapter, […]
NFF, NPFL, Weightlifting Federation, others eulogise Olarinoye ahead 70th birthday celebration
Eulogies have continued to pour in for Dr. Steve Abiodun Olarinoye, ahead of his 70th birthday, with the ceremony fixed for Saturday January 4th, 2025, at Febbies Suites and Hall, 7, Monisoye Afolabi Close, off Awolowo Road, Tanke, Ilorin. In the message of the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Mallam Ibrahim Musa Gusau, […]
Governor Abiodun adorns name ‘Omobowale’ on World Heavyweight boxer, Joshua, names new Boxing Hall after him
*Commends Hon. Bukola Olopade’s Impact on Sports Development The Executive Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, has honoured two-time unified world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, by naming the State’s new Boxing Hall after him, as the Governor hosted the celebrated boxer today, Monday December 30, 2024. Governor Abiodun also bestowed […]
Budget: Kwara SWAN commends Gov AbdulRazaq on Offa, Lafiagi stadia
Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, (SWAN), Kwara State Chapter, and other stakeholders in the state’s sports industry have commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq over the 2025 budgetary allocation for sports. Specifically, the proposed government expenditure for next year envisaged the reconstruction of Lafiagi and Offa Stadia, listing them as priorities. In a statement made by Ayodeji […]
Arsenal Kiddies defeat Achiever FA to retain Olakunle Olusegun trophy
Achiever Football Academy lost narrowly on penalties to glorious Arsenal Kiddies FA in the pulsating final match of the 2nd edition of the Olakunle Olusegun U13 Kwara Kids Cup tournament (OKKC). Mercurial Vincent Ajayi, the Captain of the Arsenal kiddies, was the conductor-in-chief of the midfield ochestra in a keenly contested game played the A-Division […]