The officials and players of Gidado FC have undergone the mandatory Covid-19 tests ahead of the new Nationwide League One (NLO) season. Recall that the management board of the league had mandated all the clubs to provide their Covid-19 test results as one of the requisites for participating in the league. The tests, which held […]
Two candidates step down as Pinnick closes on emerging as FIFA Exco member
Barely 24 hours ago, two candidates whose name were not disclosed yet have stpped down for Amaju Pinnick as the election date draws nearer. The NFF President, who is one of the contestants for the only available Africa seat on the FIFA Executive Council committee have traveled to over 30 Africa countries to campaign for […]
Sports Minister inspects Liberty Stadium
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare today visited the Liberty Stadium, Ibadan, in continuation of his tour of sporting facilities and visit Team Nigeria athletes preparing for the Olympic Games. On a visit to the Sports hostel, the Minister promised that all illegal structures in the building will be taken off, while […]
Mallam Attahiru thanks Gov AbdulRazaq, to focus on sports development
The newly reappointed Special Adviser on Sports in Kwara state, Mallam Attahiru Ibrahim has expressed his appreciation to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for finding him worthy of position to serve again. Mallam Attahiru Ibrahim stated this shortly after his reappointment as SA on Sports on Friday. The Ex-Niger Brass player promised to focus on the youths […]
Gidado FC President acquires official car for technical crew
The President of Gidado Football Club, Alhaji Afase Babatunde Salihu has acquired a brand new car for the technical crew of the club ahead of the new NLO season. Alhaji Afase noted that his decision to buy the official car was informed by the need to strengthen the technical department of the club and to […]
Kwara SWAN congratulates Ibrahim on reappointment as SA Sports
The Kwara State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), has congratulated Alhaji Attairu Ibrahim on his reappointment as the Special Assistant on Sports and Youth Development by Governor AbdulRahaman AbdulRazaq . In a congratulatory message signed by the Assistant Secretary, Ayodeji Ismail, the body hailed the Governor for appointing people of proven […]
Kwara DOS congratulates Attahiru on his re-appointment as SA Sports
The Kwara State Director of Sports, Mallam Ibrahim Alarape Atanda has congratulated Mallam Attahiru Ibrahim on his re-appointment as the Special Assistant on Sports and Youth Development Matters. Mallam Attahiru was removed from the position few months ago, and was returned to the same position by His Excellency, Governor AbdulRahmqn AbdulRazaq as he announces new […]
FG formally endorse Amaju for FIFA seat
The bid by President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick to secure a seat in the FIFA Executive Committee has been given a major boost with his formal endorsement by the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development. Speaking in Abuja, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sports, Mr […]
CP Mohammed Badega pledges support to Kwara FA
The Nigeria Police Force, Kwara Command has announced it will continue to support football development in Kwara in the area of participation and protection of live and properties at the stadium. Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Bagega disclosed this during a brief meeting with the executive members of the Kwara State Football Association yesterday. […]
Sports facilities upgrade will boost Kwara -Banire
Various sports projects being executed by the administration of Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in Kwara State will give the state prominence in the sporting world and boost its internally generated revenue (IGR)The Permanent Secretary of the State’s Ministry of Sports and Youth Development, Barrister (Mrs.) Iyabo Funke Banire, said this while on an inspection tour […]