Edun Football Club has emerged champions of the maiden Alhaji Adam Olohuntoyin Akanbi Memorial Unity Cup, defeating Isalekoto Football Club 1–0 in a keenly contested final at the Kwara Football Academy Pitch, George Agbazika Innih Stadium Complex, Ilorin. The final, played yesterday Wednesday September 2, 2026, ended goalless in the first half, with both teams […]
KWAFEST 2026: Curtain falls on a festival of champions, Ilorin West wins, but every participant is a winner
The Rashidi Yekini Main-Bowl of the General George Agbazika Innih Stadium Complex, Ilorin, came alive on Saturday August 29, 2026, as the curtain finally fell on the 8th Kwara State Sports Festival, KWAFEST 2026, a nine-day celebration of sporting excellence, youthful energy, friendship and unity. For nine days, Kwara became one sporting family. From all […]
Kwara govt pledges increased support for youth sports development
*POWA urges parents to use sports to empower girl-child Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has pledged increased government support for grassroots sports development as part of efforts to engage youths, discover talents and promote their well-being. The Governor made the commitment at the closing ceremony of the 17th edition of the Kwara State Commissioner […]
YSFON POWA Cup: Kwara United Queens Chairman, Wopa dedicates historic trophy to Gov AbdulRazaq, First Lady
*Appreciates Mogaji, Thuraya for tremendous support Chairman of Kwara United Queens Football Club, Alhaji Abdulrazaq Owolabi Wopa, has dedicated the club’s historic YSFON POWA U-17 Girls’ Cup triumph to Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, and the First Lady of the state, Professor Ambassador Olufolake AbdulRazaq. The Courageous Queens secured their first-ever silverware since the […]
AVM Ibrahim floats Unity Cup to sustain late Father’s Community Development legacy
Unity Cup competition, being staged in memory of late Alhaji Adam Olohuntoyin Akanbi, the father of Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Oluwatoyin Lanre Ibrahim (Rtd) will come to and end on Wednesday. Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Oluwatoyin Lanre Ibrahim (Rtd.) disclosed that the Unity Cup tournament was organised in memory of his late father, Alhaji Adam […]
Ezenabo Somtochukwu Rapheal: Kwara United’s young defender answering the call
The steady rise of Ezenabo Somtochukwu Rapheal from the youth ranks to the senior team of Kwara United Football Club is another compelling testimony to the club’s commitment to nurturing young football talents and giving them the platform to flourish. At just 18 years of age, Somtochukwu is already showing remarkable maturity at the heart […]
Kwara United snatch dramatic draw after Pillars’ early lead, as Jerry Alex bags Cyteck MOTM Award
Kwara United today, Sunday August 30, 2026, forced Kano Pillars to 2-2 draw in their opening fixture of the 2026/27 Euromatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, decided at the Rashidi Yekini Main-Bowl of the George Agbazika Innih Stadium Complex, Ilorin. The Harmony Boys found themselves two goals down in the first half before a […]
Oyun LG Chairman commends Gov AbdulRazaq, Mogaji for youth engagement through sports
The Chairman of Oyun Local Government, Engr. Kamar Akanbi Olanrewaju, has commended Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, and the Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Mallam Bola Mogaji, for their commitment to youth development through sports. Akanbi described sports as a powerful tool for youth engagement, empowerment and talent development, noting that […]
From Abruka Queens to Poland: Okoli Chigozie’s journey of dreams, talent and determination
Another inspiring success story is emerging from the grassroots football development system in Ilorin, Kwara State, as talented young footballer Okoli Chigozie takes a major step forward in her career with a move to Poland. Okoli Chigozie, who was nurtured and developed by Abruka Queens FC of Ilorin, has embarked on a new chapter of […]
NFF Congress backs Tinubu’s football reform, calls for ‘hard reset’
Members of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Congress have thrown their full weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive for a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football, describing the initiative as necessary to reposition the game for sustainable growth. The NFF Congress members, who met at Reno Hotel, Katampe, Abuja, today, Friday, August 28, 2026, welcomed […]