Another feather was added to the growing cap of the ace Sportscaster and CEO of Sportspro News, Bayour Issah, as he was today appointed the Special Adviser on Media by Kwara United Supporters Club, Ilorin. In the letter of appointment, the Supporters Club noted that the appointment was sequel to his “astute, vibrancy and unblemished […]
Kebbi rumbles as construction begins on FIFA Mini-Stadium
The ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of a mini-stadium in Birnin Kebbi, capital of Kebbi State on Monday turned out a very colourful event, as Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu led top officials of his administration to the site of the project powered by world football –governing body, FIFA and enabled by the Nigeria Football Federation. […]
Rohr lists Musa, Ekong, 23 others for Cote d’Ivoire, Tunisia friendlies
Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr has called up 25 players ahead of next month’s friendly matches against the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire and the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia, scheduled for Austria. Five other players have been put on standby. In the three –time African champions’ first games this year, as a result of the […]
NPFL: Kwara United FC pledges to fulfil all Licensing Regulations
In compliance with the Club Licensing Regulations of the League Management Company (LMC), players and officials of Kwara United Football Club on Thursday, underwent Covid-19 tests, ahead of the 2020/2021 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season in line with the protocols and guidelines of the NCDC. The tests are part of the numerous processes put […]
Pillar of sports charges governments at all levels on grassroots development
Governments at all levels have been charged to provide basic sports infrastructure to assist the development of sports, especially from the grassroots. The Pillar of Sports in Nigeria, Chief Donatus Agu Ejidike who made the call while presenting jerseys to five Kwara teams that did the state proud at various competitions said that the provision […]
Kwara United Players, officials undergo Covid-19 test
Kwara United players and officials yesterday underwent Covid-19 test. The decision to conduct the test is in line with the protocols and guidelines stipulated by League Management Company (LMC), ahead of the new 2020/2021 football season. The test, according to reports, is aimed at confirming the health status of the players and officials as they prepare […]
Ministry pays for Oshonaike surgery
Tennis star, Funke Oshonaike has commended the Minister of Sports, Mr Sunday Dare after months of going through agonising pains due to a tooth tumour. The Queen can smile again, following the intervention of the Minister, who footed part of the bill for the surgery. Oshonaike had appealed for financial assistance from the Minister to enable her undergo the […]
1st Honourables’ inter-state soccer competition holds in Offa
Entries have been opened for the maiden edition of Honourables’ Cup, an inter-state male soccer competition, which will be staged by the Offa Local Government Areas chapter of the Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON). The competition will be sponsored by Kwara House of Assembly member representing Shawo/Eesa/Igoodun Constituency, Hon. Engr. Abdulwaheed Gbenga Yusuf, popularly known […]
Pinnick restates NFF’s support for Nigeria Pitch Awards as seventh event moves to November
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick has restated the Federation’s support for, and endorsement of, the Nigeria Pitch Awards as the seventh edition of the glamorous awards has now been scheduled for the month of November in Asaba, Delta State. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday, Pinnick extolled the assiduity, creativity and […]
Covid-19: Every African nation seeks help from FIFA’s Covid fund
Every single country in Africa has applied to FIFA to access a grant through the world governing body’s Covid-19 Relief Plan. Formally approved in July, the FIFA fund is making US$1.5 billion available to its 211 member associations and six Confederations. On Wednesday, FIFA announced that it believes the coronavirus pandemic has cost the global […]