In their bid to further create a platform for youth in Kwara state to express their passion, the Olusin of Ijara-Isin, His Royal Highness, Oba Ajibola Ademola Julius and Ambassador Yahaya SerikiGambarihas concluded plans to unveil their separate football clubs in the state. The duo made this revelation in separate interviews with sports writers on […]
Contractor vows to deliver Kwara Handball Court before National Championship
The Managing Director of J and G Global Works Limited, John Adebowale Adepoju has expressed the readiness of his company to deliver a world class facility. Adebowale, whose company is currently handling the renovation of the Handball court at the Kwara State Stadium Complex made the disclosure to Newsmen over the weekend. The handball court, […]
Gov AbdulRazaq unveils new jerseys for Kwara United, tips club for continental ticket
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq today unveiled the new jerseys for the Kwara United Football Club as part of the government’s efforts to promote the current leaders of the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL). At the event held at the Kwara State Stadium Complex, Ilorin, AbdulRazaq called on stakeholders in sports industry to redouble their […]
Kwara FA visits Kaiama LG, set for grassroots football development
Kaiama Emirates has established a collaboration with the Kwara State Football Association in terms of grassroots football development. The latest decision was sealed during the FA visit to Kaiama Local Government Area, where the Chairman of the board, Malam Idris Abdullahi Musa met with the Emir of Kaiama, Mallam Muazu Omar, who explained the need […]
Real Madrid Academy, Rivers New oil well -Minister
Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr Sunday Dare has described the Real Madrid Academy Port Harcourt, as Rivers State new oil field that would not only create jobs, but also provide alternate source of revenue for the country aside oil. Speaking during the unveiling of the Academy in Port-Harcourt, Mr Dare said “Today, history […]
Adio to take SWAN members on role of sport writers/commentators in sports development
The Education Committee of the Kwara chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), has concluded arrangements and put together a seminar with the theme “The role of Sports Writers/Commentators in Sports Development” for members of the association. According to a statement by the Secretary of the association, Olayinka Owolewa, retired veteran journalist, Hammed […]
Gov AdulRazaq, Deputy, Speaker, Emir, Seriki tops guests’ list as Kwara United launches jersey
Top government functionaries, businessmen, State and National Assembly members, traditional rulers and football stakeholders both within and outside the state are expected at the Main-Bowl of the Kwara State Stadium Complex Thursday, from 10.00am, as NPFL league leaders, Kwara United FC unveils their partnership with Umbro, and also launches their kits. Briefing newsmen at the […]
Rohr lists Musa, Ekong, 22 others for Squirrels, Crocodiles
Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has included Captain Ahmed Musa, deputy captain William Ekong, goalkeeper Francis Uzoho, midfielder Wilfred Ndidi and forward Victor Osimhen in a 24-man list for this month’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying battles with Benin Republic and Lesotho. Nigeria, top of the Group E log with eight points (one ahead of […]
Nigeria retains U19 Boys title, qualify for FIVB World Championship
Nigeria U-19 volleyball boys team retained their title as champions of Africa after beating Morocco 3-0 (25-8, 25-21, 25-23) at the just concluded 2021 African Nations Volleyball Championship in Abuja on Monday. The Nigerian boys were unstoppable in the first set as they cruised past the Moroccans in the opening minutes as fantastic combination of […]
NPFL: Kwara United share points with Wikki Tourists in Bauchi
Despite retaining the top spot on the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) table after a one-all draw with Wikki Tourists, Coach Abdullahi Biffo of Kwara United FC believes his team is still an underdog in the title race this season. Speaking to newsmen after Kwara United FC forced Wikki Tourists to a draw in the […]