The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara State Chapter has declared its readiness to support the newly elected members of Irepodun Local Government Football Council, Olayinka Owolewa. Olayinka Owolewa was the immediate past Secretary of the Association in the State. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman and Secretary Kwara SWAN, Ayodeji Ismail, […]
Ojibara tasks new Football Council Chairmen, members on effectiveness
The Chairman of the Electoral Committee of Kwara State Football Association, Mallam Salihu Ojibara has tasked the newly sworn-in Chairmen of Local Government Football Councils in the state to develop and growth football from the grassroots to guarantee effective nurturing of talents. Mallam Salihu Ojibara gave the charge today, Tuesday March 21, 2023 after the […]
Kwara FA conducts Football Council elections in 10 LGs, charges them on performance
Elections into offices in 10 Kwara Football Councils were held today at the Kwara State Football House, with the elected members charged to develop the round leather game at their respective areas. The affected Local Football Councils are Edu, Ekiti, Ilorin East, Ilorin South, Irepodun, Isin, Offa, Oke-Ero, Oyun and Patigi. Handing members their certificates […]
Kwara Pillar of Sports congratulates Gov. Abdulrazaq on his election victory
The Kwara State Pillar of Sports, Sir Prince Oladimeji Ladi Thompson has sent a congratulatory message to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq over his election victory. Prince Oladimeji, in a statement on Monday March 20, 2023 described the victory as the true reflection of the citizens, adding that it’s a call to do more. “I want to […]
FIFA President, Infantino, rains encomiums on late Ismaila Mabo
President of world football-governing body, FIFA Mr. Gianni Infantino has described the former Super Falcons’ Head Coach, Ismaila Mabo who died recently as “one of the best coaches of his generation.” In a letter of condolence that he personally signed and addressed to President of NFF, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau on 20th March 2023, Infantino […]
NFF explains situation in Super Eagles’ technical crew, says nobody was sacked
The Nigeria Football Federation has issued a statement decrying media reports that it sacked two members of the Super Eagles’ technical crew, Messrs Finidi George and Ike Shorounmu from the team. The statement read: As part of cost-cutting measures instituted at the beginning of the new administration, we established a rotation policy among the assistant […]
Kwara FA congratulate Gov AbdulRazaq, other elected officers on election victories
Kwara State Football Association has sent congratulatory messages to the State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq, and other elected officers to the State and National offices, on their victories at the polls. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq was last Saturday March 18th, 2023 elected for a second term in office, after defeating Shuaib Yaman Abdullahi of the PDP, […]
Kwara United congratulate Gov AbdulRasaq, others on election victories
Kwara United Football Club has congratulated the Executive Governor of the state, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on his victory at the polls on Saturday March 18, 2023. Governor Abdulrazaq won in all the 16 Local Governments Areas of the state, having defeated his major contenders, Shuaib Yaman Abdullahi of the PDP, Hakeem Lawal of the SDP […]
SWAN congratulates Governor Abdulrahman, tasks him ahead fresh mandate
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara State chapter has tasked Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Governor of Kwara State, on the need to see his re-election as a reward for excellent performance in all sectors, most especially in sports, in the last four years, while also looking ahead to consolidate on the gains made so […]
Maldivian President hails Sunday Dare’s impact on African, Nigerian sports
The President of the Republic of Maldives, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, over the weekend, showered encomiums on the Minister of Sports, Sunday Dare, for his huge impact on Nigerian sports since he assumed the ministerial position. The Maldivian President said Dare’s giant strides in sports were a big plus to Nigeria and the African region. At […]