The Kwara State Football Association has been described as the centre, signpost and landscape for football organisation and operation in Nigeria. The reaction came during a solidarity visitation by Ekiti State Football Association to the Secretariat of Kwara State Football Association today. A wide range of discussion were raised which hinged mainly on collaboration, exploring […]
DIRECT KICK: Nigerian League and continental competitions: Are we really ready?
Just as expected, it’s a season of excuses for both Plateau United and Kano Pillars, following their ouster from the continental competitions by Simba FC of Tanzania and ASC Jaraaf of Senegal respectively in the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederations Cup Head Coach of Plateau United, Abdul Maikaba believes his team was cheated in […]
Real Madrid Academy ready to rival big European facilities – Rohr
Super Eagles’ coach, Gernot Rohr says the Real Madrid Academy in Port Harcourt can be compared to any of the best academies across the world. This is just as the Special Adviser to Rivers State Governor on Real Madrid Academy, Barrister Christopher Green, says the state government remains fully resolute in their quest of making […]
Pinnick presents mini-stadium, volleyball court to Hussey College
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick signed off his 50th birthday celebrations in grand style at the weekend with the presentation of a brand new football pitch (complete with a 250-seater pavilion), a volleyball court, and two blocks of classrooms to his Alma Mater, Hussey Model College, Warri, Delta State. The […]
WAFU U-20: Flying Eagles tackle Ghana for semi final spot
Nigeria’s U20 Boys, Flying Eagles will seek a place in the semi finals of the ongoing WAFU B U20 Tournament in Porto Novo on Wednesday when they confront West African arch rivals, Ghana’s Black Satellites at the Stade Charles de Gaulles. With only three teams in Group B and having drawn their first tie against […]
Okoromi David: I am ready for Niger Tornadoes’ challenge
The Highest Goal scorer at the Ogunjobi Gold Cup and Abubakar Bukola Saraki Football Club striker, Okoromi David has said that he is ready for the challenges ahead of the Nigeria National League (NNL) season in the colours of Niger Tornadoes. The former Arsenal Kiddies player is on the verge of penning a deal with […]
Dare, Tallen, Sanusi to storm Lafia for NWFL League opener
Just as history was made a couple of years ago when two serving cabinet Ministers attended the NWFL Super 4 in Lagos, history would again be made in Lafia, the Nasarawa state capital as two cabinet Ministers and the General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), have all confirmed their presence to watch the […]
We hope to create opportunities for female footballers in Kwara state -Chief Mrs. Olaoye
The Proprietress of Abimbola Queens Football Academy, Oke-oyi, Ilorin, Chief Mrs. Abimbola Olaoya has reiterated her commitment to the development of female football in Kwara state as Olabim 6-a-side female football tournament kicks off today. Olaoye made the disclosure on Monday, while speaking at the seminar organised as a precursor to the second edition of […]
Second phase of Tokyo Olympics camping begins
In line with the promise made by Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, to begin early preparation for next year’s Tokyo Olympics, the second phase of camping begins today in three centers across the country. According to the Acting Director of Field and Elites Athletes, Dr. Simeon Ebhojiaye, the athletes will be […]
Michu/MK Boys wins maiden Honourable’s Cup, as sponsor pledges to sustain tourney
Michu/MK Boys of Offa yesterday defeated Taofoland FA from Ibadan on penalties, to win the maiden edition of Honourable’s Cup soccer competition organised by the Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON), Offa chapter, and sponsored by Hon.(Engr) Abdulwaheed Gbenga Yusuf, JK, who is representing Eesa/Shawo/Igboidun at the Kwara State House of Assembly. Nurudeen Balogun scored […]