The ancient city of Ilorin stood still in honour and gratitude as dignitaries, sports enthusiasts, family members and well-wishers gathered to celebrate the colourful retirement reception of Mallam Ibrahim Oladele Bako, a respected figure in the development of grassroots football in Kwara State. The ceremony began with solemn morning prayers at his family home in […]
Why Okey Kpalukwu was caught in Kwara United v Rivers United storm in Ilorin
The dramatic Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clash between Kwara United and Rivers United in Ilorin on February 18, 2026, will be remembered not for the football played, but for the chaos that followed the final whistle, a chaos that left seasoned football administrator, Okey Kpalukwu, nursing injuries and the home side facing stiff sanctions. […]
Opinion: Kwara United fine and points deduction, matters arising
The decision of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) to deduct three points and three goals from Kwara United, in addition to imposing a ₦9 million fine over the recent fracas involving Rivers United, raises serious concerns about proportionality, consistency and the broader interest of the league. No one will defend disorder in our stadiums. […]
Eguavoen, Adepoju, Lawal, Ikpeba, others appointed as Ambassadors of TSO football project
The Director of Football for the Tinubu Support Organisation (TSO), Bashir Badawiy, has announced the appointment of some of Nigeria’s most celebrated football icons as Ambassadors of the organisation’s football project. Among those unveiled are former Super Eagles stars, Austin Eguavoen, Mutiu Adepoju, Victor Ikpeba, and Garba Lawal, alongside other distinguished ex-internationals. Badawiy described the […]
Director of Football for TSO, Bashir Badawiy draw plans, picks Zonal Coordinators
The Tinubu Support Organization (TSO) has announced the appointment of Bashir Badawiy as its Director of Football, in what stakeholders describe as a strategic move to harness the unifying power of sports for national development and grassroots mobilization. The appointment, which was ratified at a high-level meeting of the organization, is part of a broader […]
Araba champions sports development as strategic investment in youth
Engr. Femi Sanni (Araba), the Chairman of Stëfolga/Flow FM, has underscored his long-standing commitment to sports development, describing it as both a personal passion and a strategic avenue for youth empowerment. In a rare personal disclosure, Araba traced his love for sports to his family heritage. “My father managed the defunct Tate and Lyle FC, […]
Gbonri Republic honours High Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka (Nwachigoziri I) at 50
Members of the Gbonri Republic on Sunday, February 8, 2026, gathered in Ilorin to celebrate the 50th birthday of High Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka (ACC), the Nwachigoziri I, in a colourful and well-attended ceremony held at the stadium. The event drew an impressive array of dignitaries, friends and associates from across different walks of life. Among […]
JSS Baraka edge JSS Oloje as Aburo Gomina Ilorin West LGEA Schools’ competition ends in Ilorin
Junior Secondary School, Baraka, emerged champions after a thrilling victory over JSS Oloje as the Aburo Gomina Junior Secondary School Football Competition, organized in celebration of the birthday of Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, drew to a colourful end yesterday February 5, 2026, at Queen Elizabeth School, Ilorin. The final match lived up to its […]
Kwara SWAN celebrates KFA Director, Mallam Bako on his Birthday anniversary
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara State Chapter, rejoices with the Director of the Kwara Football Academy (KFA), Mallam Ibrahim Oladele Bako, on the joyous occasion of his birthday anniversary. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman, Mallam Ismail Ayodeji, and the Assistant Secretary, Sodiq Adebara, the Association described Mallam Bako as […]
Kwara SWAN felicitates Governor AbdulRazaq on his birthday anniversary
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara State Chapter, heartily felicitates the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. In a congratulatory statement jointly signed by the Chairman, Mallam Ismail Ayodeji, and the Assistant Secretary, Sodiq Adebara, the Association described Governor AbdulRazaq as a visionary leader […]