He is Mallam Bolakale Adisa Mogaji, currently the Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission. He has been in sports from his primary school days, and has climbed the development ladder, graduating from been an athlete to a coach, major stakeholder and administrator. He spoke to sportsbash.com.ng on the challenges of running the Commission, […]
Egypt 2023: Bosso calls Nwosu, Daga, Bernard, 32 other players to camp
Isah Ladan Bosso, Head Coach of Nigeria’s U20 boys, has invited 35 players to resume camping in Abuja on Monday as preparations for this year’s Africa U20 Cup of Nations begins in earnest. Goalkeeper Nathaniel Nwosu, who is also number one choice for the Olympic Eagles, is at the top of the roster alongside midfielder […]
ABS renew Technical Adviser’s contract, to resume Tuesday
The management of Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC, have renewed the contract of its Technical Adviser, Jerome Igbankwe, for another year. The Club’s Director of Football, Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka disclosed this on Friday December 7, 2023, in Ilorin, while briefing newsmen after a management meeting. Chief Chukwuemeka said Igbankwe did very well last season, […]
Delta to host 7th National Youth Games
The Federal Ministry of Sports and Youth Development has awarded the hosting rights for the 7th National Youth Games to Delta State. The choice of Delta State was reached at a meeting of stakeholders for the Games, which held on the sidelines of the recently concluded 21st National Sports Festival. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry […]
Match Commissioners, referees must be above board – Gusau warns at inauguration
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has warned that it would no longer be business as usual for match commissioners and referees in the domestic game, as persons who fail to meet the high standards already put in place will be summarily ejected and sanctioned appropriately. The NFF President made this […]
Kwara FA Chairman pledges to justify consideration as NFF Committee member
The Chairman of Kwara State Football Association, Alhaji Idris Abdullahi Musa has pledged to put in his very best to justify his consideration as a member of the newly constituted Match Commissioners Committee, even as he commended the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for the opportunity. Mallam Idris, popularly known as Thuraya was […]
Kwara Amputee soccer team appreciates Governor AbdulRazaq
After receiving half a million naira as a reward for their outstanding performances at the first Para-National Sports Festival, which was held last year in Abuja, Kwara State Amputee Football Clubhas commended the state Governor, MallamAbdulRahmanAbdulRazaq. Players and officials with limb and hand defects known as Amputee Soccer, the most exciting non-regular football game, registered […]
Smart City will take NNL by storm – Authority
The President of Smart City Football Academy of Lagos, Mr Adeboye Anthony Adeyinka has said that the newly promoted Nigeria Nitional League (NNL) side will make a huge difference and impact in the second-tier system, as he pledged to make every opportunity count. While briefing newsmen in Oro on Saturday December 31, 2022, Mr Adeboye, […]
Maiden Esther Titiloye memorial U-14 Boys tournament gets date
The final of the first edition of Esther Titiloye memorial Boys soccer competition has been scheduled to come up on 9th April 2023 in Oro, as the sponsor, Kumbi Titiloye pledged to use to competition to establish youth football development project⁸ in the area. While briefing the press during the trophy presentation at his country […]
KFA wins Olagunju memorial trophy, as Administrator dedicates victory to Gov AbdulRazaq
Kwara Football Academy (KFA) on Sturday December 31, 2022 defeated MM Oil and Gas Football Club to win the 15th edition of late Michael Bolarinwa Olagunju memorial football competition decided at the Oloffa Stadium, Offa. The match ended goalless at regulathion time, and the heroics of goalkeeper Daniel Aiyenugba during the penalty kicks ensured the […]