Hon. Yusuf Abdulwaheed Ayinde Gbenga, representing Eesa/Shawo/Igboidun Constituency at the Kwara State House of Assembly today presented a giant trophy to the Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON), Offa chapter, for an annual football competition. While presenting the trophy at his Office, Assembly Complex, Hon. Abdulwaheed, who is the Chairman, House Committee on Energy explained […]
Ailing Obaseki thanks Akinwunmi, Dikko, SWAN, other stakeholders
Workaholic sports journalist and seasoned League Writer, Prince Anthony Obaseki has expressed appreciation to sports stakeholders across the country for the special care, concern and support towards his health challenges. Obaseki, who spoke from his treatment centre said he never knew he was so loved like the way people showed sympathy and rallied round to […]
Kwara Gov’s wife wins as Nigeria Baseball and Softball Association elects new Exco
A new executive members of the Nigeria Baseball and Softball Association (NBSA}, emerged Saturday after election in Abuja, as the wife of Kwara Governor, Mrs Olufolake AbdulRazaq emerges as 2nd Vice President of the body. In the new team are Dr William Boyd as Chairman, Alhaji Sani O (1st Vice President), Mrs Yemisi Monisola Makanjuola […]
Kwara FA Chairman harps on grassroots football development
The Chairman of Kwara State Football Association, Alhaji Idris Abdullahi Musa has said that the development of football at the grassroots can only be complete if young coaches, referees and administrators are also identified and groomed alongside potential young players. Answering questions on the popular WhatsApp platform, Nigeria Sports Center yesternight, the first democratically elected […]
Suarez: I was forced out of Barcelona because of Messi
Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez has claimed Barcelona forced him out of the club because of his close relationship with Lionel Messi. Suarez, 33, joined Atletico Madrid last month in a deal worth £5.5million after six successful years at the Catalan club. Barcelona justified his departure as something of a cost-cutting measure to reduce their wage […]
Abia Warriors promotes 18-year-old Youth Team goalkeeper
Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia has given one of her Youth team goalkeeper Chibueze Lambert his first professional contract, the club Sporting Director, Patrick Ngwaogu, confirmed. Abia Warriors posted the update on the club website, revealing that the 18-year-old had put pen on paper for his first professional deal for the Umuahia warlords. The […]
Kwara United promotes two youth team players
Kwara United Football Club has given two of its youth team players professional contract ahead of the new season, the Club’s Media Team confirmed. The duo, John Emmanuel a central defender, and AbdulMajeed Sulaiman, a right full back were among the team that won the silver in the 2019 NPFL/LaLiga U-15 Promises, after losing by […]
Kwara government approves renovation of KFA Hostel
As part of efforts at promoting sports and sporting activities, and also provide good Hostel accommodation, Kwara state government has approved the renovation of one of the Kwara Football Academy Hostels. According to information from the Ministry of Sports and Youth Development, Hostel B has been approved for renovation, among the three blocks of the […]
Friendly: Eagles lose by the odd goal to African champions Algeria
Nigeria, who capped four new players on the night, lost 0-1 to African champions Algeria in a fast-paced friendly game in Klagenfurt, Austria on Friday night, 11 months after the Super Eagles last gathered for any football session. Their last run-out was against Lesotho in Maseru in an AFCON qualifying game in Maseru, which they […]
KWSG to renovate KFA Hostel
As part of efforts at promoting sports and sporting activities, and also provide good Hostel accommodation, Kwara state government has approved the renovation of one of the Kwara Football Academy Hostels. According to information from the Ministry of Sports and Youth Development, Hostel B has been approved for renovation, among the three blocks of the […]