We are repositioning Kwara for sports tourism, service economy -Gov AbdulRazaq
Kwara State Government has stated plans to diversify its economy beyond agriculture, focusing more on sports tourism and a service-based economy. Rafiu Ajakaiye, Chief Press Secretary to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq made this known, and emphasized that significant investments in sports are intended to complement other infrastructure developments in the capital. “The Governor’s vision is to […]
ABS FC celebrates Taiwo Awoniyi on 27th Birthday
Abubakar Bukola Saraki Football Club (ABS FC) has joined the football community in celebrating Nigerian Super Eagles striker, Taiwo Awoniyi on his 27th birthday today, August 12, 2024. The 2013 FIFA U17 World Cup winner, who currently plays for Premier League club Nottingham Forest and the Nigeria national team has consistently impressed fans with his […]
Kwara United, SWAN send birthday greetings to Taiwo Awoniyi
The management of Kwara United Football Club extends their warm wishes to Taiwo Awoniyi, the talented Super Eagles and Nottingham forward, on the occasion of his birthday. Taiwo Awoniyi, a distinguished figure known for his remarkable contributions to football development, particularly at the grassroots level, celebrates his 27th birthday today. Equally, the Sports Writers’ Association […]
9th LGAN Western Zonal Ladies Golf Championship tees-off in Ilorin Thursday
The 9th Western Zonal edition of Ladies Golfers Association of Nigeria (LGAN) Ladies Golf Championship, with the theme, ‘Queen of the Greens’ has been scheduled to tee-off on Thursday August 15th, 2024, at the Ilorin Golf Club. The three-day event will have over 70 Ladies from Golf Clubs all over Nigeria participating, with lots of […]
ABS/PTDP North Central Zonal Talent Hunt ends in Ilorin
The ABS Player Talent Development Program (PTDP) Nationwide Talent Hunt, a comprehensive scouting program aimed at discovering and nurturing young football talents across Nigeria, has come to a successful conclusion in Ilorin, Kwara State. The programme, which kicked off on July 26th in Kaduna, traversed the six geopolitical zones, making stops in Bauchi, Calabar, Owerri, […]
ABS FC/PTDP Nationwide scouting programme best in recent times
The Nigeria Pillar of Sports, Chief Donatus Agu Ejidike has hailed Abubakar Bukola Saraki Players’ Talent Hunt and Development Programme, describing it as the best in recent times. Chief Ejidike, who was the Special Guest of Honour at the last day of the scouting process for North Central Zone at the Kwara Football Academy today, […]
Paris 2024 Olympics: Sports Development Minister apologises to Nigerians
The Olympic Games, Paris 2024, have ended, and I accept that our performance should have been a lot better. It obviously fell short of our objectives, expectations, and hopes of Nigerians. I must apologize to our compatriots and reflect on what went wrong while looking forward to the Paralympic Games, Paris 2024(August 28 – September […]
ABS FC will play in Nigeria National League next season – Bashir
Against all odds, Abubakar Bukola Saraki Football Club will compete for honours in the second tier league, Nigeria National League (NNL) in the forthcoming 2024/2025 season. It would be recalled that the team was among the 12 NNL teams relegated to the NLO after the 2023/2024 season due to what the team attributed to environmental […]
ABS/PTDP Talent Hunt: Ilorin centre to hold from August 9th to 11th, 2024
The ABS Players Talent Development Program (PTDP) is set to conclude its nationwide talent hunt with the final phase scheduled to hold in Ilorin, Kwara State from Friday, August 9th to Sunday, August 11th, 2024. The Ilorin centre will host the last leg of the nationwide scouting programme at the Kwara Football Academy (KFA) Pitch […]
Sports Minister ensures grant support for all Team Nigeria athletes
*First-ever training grants for home-Based competitors at Olympics is paid In a continued effort to ensure the welfare and support of Team Nigeria athletes at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, held another interactive session with the athletes at the games village in Paris, France. […]