The Technical Adviser of Kwara United FC, Coach Abdullahi Biffo has sent three coaches to National Institute for Sports (NIS) o update their technical knowledge. Coach Biffo, according to reports, has paid the money for the three coaches, who are members of Nigeria Football Coaches Association (NFCA) Kwara state chapter, to study at NIS, and […]
Merseille’s Chief Scout impressed with talents on display at 1st Governor AA Talent Hunt
Olympic Merseille of France Chief Scout for Africa, Omar Sciola, has said he is impressed with the display of talents at the first day of maiden Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq Talent Hunt Scouting programme on Tuesday in Ilorin. Sciola said it is difficult to identify some good players immediately, because there are lots to pick from. […]
No substitute for grassroots development -Sports Minister
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare received members of the Nigerian Olympics Association in audience with a promise to give them an inclusive role in mentoring younger atheletes. Speaking in Abuja today, the Minister said “the gold is in the child, I have made this statement repeatedly because the grassroots sports […]
Emir of Yashikira drums up support for Kwara FA on grassroots development
The Emir of Yashikira, Alhaji Umar Sarki has commended Kwara State Football Association for championing football development, especially at the grassroots. While receiving the Chairman of the FA, Alhaji Idris Abdullahi (Thuraya) in his palace, the traditional ruler said that the effort of the FA is a relief for the youth in the area, who […]
Olympic Merseille Chief Scout arrives Ilorin for 1st Governor AA Talent Hunt
Olympic Merseille of France Chief Scout for Africa, Omar Sciola, has arrived Ilorin for the First Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s (AA) Talent Hunt football programme. Sciola touched down in Ilorin some minutes past five in the afternoon today, and was received by the programme’s Coordinator, Bashir Badawiy and the Chairman of the Kwara Football Association, Malam […]
Volleyball: Prof. Adeyanju, Aina tips Nigeria U18/19 for Nations Cup glory
The Vice President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVF), Professor Florence Adeyanju and Ex-international, Lola Aina has tipped the national U-18/U19 as one of the favourites to win the 2021 African Nations Volleyball Championship in Abuja. Professor Adeyanju and Aina gave the hints during the presentation items to the teams today. Adeyanju believes that the team […]
Over 2000 youth turns up for Governor AA Talent Hunt programme
Over 2000 youths turned out today for the screening exercise ahead of the commencement of the maiden Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq Talent Hunt Tournament 2021, even as the General Coordinator, Bashir Badawiy promised a hitch-free competition. While addressing the press after the screening which involved all the 20 clubs and Academies, at the Main-Bowl of the Kwara […]
Sirawoo dedicates Sportsman award to Gov Wike, sports writers
The President, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Sir Honour Sirawoo says his success story as the leader of sports reporters in the country cannot be totally narrated without having recourse to the Rivers State government, led by Governor Nyesom Wike. Sirawoo stated this after being briefed by Chairman of the FCT chapter of SWAN, […]
Lucas shines as Kwara Utd beat Wolves to return to top of NPFL table
Kwara United today produced superb performance against visiting Warri Wolves, winning the NPFL Matchday 13 encounter 2-0 at the Kwara State stadium Complex. Having drawn their last home game against Abia Warriors last Wednesday, Kwara United upped their game against Warri Wolves, to return to the top of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Coach […]
Arsenal Kiddies, Gidado FA kicks off Gov AbdulRazaq Talent Hunt Monday
The maiden Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq Talent Hunt Tournament 2021 will kick off on Monday, with the opening match between Arsenal Kiddies Football Academy and Gidado Football Academy, at the Main-Bowl of the Kwara State Stadium Complex, beginning from 9.00am. The match will be coming up after a screening exercise involving all the 20 youth clubs […]