Candidate for a seat on the venerable FIFA Council, the highest decision-making organ in football in the universe, Amaju Melvin Pinnick will on Saturday be honoured with a Special Recognition Award at the maiden edition of the Sportsville Awards in Lagos. Chairman of Sportsville Communications (organizers of the Awards), Hon. Frank Ilaboya, said the award […]
AbraySports FC wins Alyuf Salam memorial competition, as Pro-Games honour late Danboyi, Fashikun, others
New entrants into Kwara football market, AbraySports Football Club (Super Pioneers) announced their presence yesterday, winning their first major trophy in the state, as they defeated Barrier Football Academy (Water Corporation) 2-0 to win the competition organized by Pro-Games Sports Promotions Limited. The competition was introduced to celebrate the impact of Alyf-Salam Football Club in […]
Barrier Football Academy gets new Chairman
Kwara state Amateur League side, Barrier Football Academy (BFA) has announced Prince Ahmed Tunji Sulu-Gambari as new Chairman of the club. The club had been without a Chairman for a while, with the First Vice Chairman, Engineer Laide Ahmed holding forth. Speaking with newsmen in Ilorin, the Club’s Technical Director, Coach Taofeek Babatunde said that […]
Kwara expresses readiness to host National U-18/21 Handball Championship in March
Kwara state Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed the readiness of the state to host the National U-18/21 Championship. Governor AbdulRazaq revealed this when he inspected the renovation of handball court in Ilorin, Kwara state on Tuesday. Governor AbdulRazaq said the renovation of the handball court will be ready before the xhampionship, in order for the […]
Gov AbdulRazaq gives hope to Kwara para athletes
Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has promised to attend to the plight of Para Athletes in the state. Governor AbdulRazaq gave the hint during his unscheduled visit to Kwara State Sports Council. After listening to the plight of Felix Oyadinrin, board member Nigeria Paralympic Committee North Central, he instructed the Director of Sports, Alarape […]
Governor AbdulRazaq inspects squash and handball courts in Ilorin
Kwara state Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed satisfaction over the level of work done at the ongoing squash court at the Kwara State Stadium Complex yesterday. The Governor disclosed this during his visit to the construction site of the squash court and renovation of handball courts in Ilorin, Kwara state. Governor AbdulRazaq told sports journalist […]
Kwara Gov passes vote of confidence on Kwara United board
Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has passed a vote of confidence on Kumbi Titiloye-led Kwara United board. The Governor made the disclosure when he paid a visit to the ongoing construction of the squash court and renovation of the handball court at the Kwara State Stadium Complex, Ilorin. Mallam AbdulRazaq said his administration will […]
Edo ready to host National Sports Festival but lacks funds – Obaseki
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said the state is ready to host the National Sports Festival but expressed fear of lack of funds to host 11, 500 athletes and officials at the 20th edition of the sports meet. Obaseki disclosed this when he received members of the Main Organizing Committee (MOC) from […]
NNL to hold Emergency Congress
The Nigeria National League (NNL) is to hold an Emergency Congress come Saturday 30thJanuary, 2021. The decision for the Congress has become critical following the inability of the forty six (46) clubs to meet requirements for registration. Only one club from the lot, has met the registration conditions for the 2020-2021 season, as at the […]
2020/2021 NPFL: LMC reschedules three Matchday 7 fixtures
The League Management Company LMC has rescheduled three Matchday 7 Fixtures of the 2020/2021 Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL slated for this weekend. In a letter sent to all the six clubs affected by the adjustment in the fixtures, LMC did not state why the changes were affected. The affected matches are Plateau United Vs […]