The name Kingsley Kemakolam Iheme may not ring so much bell in many ears in Nigeria as far as football is concerned. From Owerri-North Local Government Area of Imo State, the 30-year-old centre forward plies his professional trade with Slovakian 3rd Division side, SKF Sered, a team he joined two months ago from ATSV Stadl-Paura […]
Arsenal Kiddies Football Academy retains Dr. Chukwudi Ogbolu U12 Kids Cup
Defending champions, Arsenal Kiddies Football Academy defeated hard fighting New Era boys 2-1 in a pulsating final yesterday to win the 3rd edition of Dr. Chukwudi Ogbolu U12 Kids Cup (CKC). The final match, which was watched by a capacity crowd at A-Division Police Playing Field, saw Arsenal Kiddies take the lead in the 8th […]
Sports Ministrer to bag Chieftaincy title in Daura
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Chief Sunday Dare will on Thursday, December 22, be conferred with the prestigious chieftaincy title of Seriki Wasanni (King/Leader of Games) by the Daura Emirate Council led by the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Farouk Umar. The historic event, which will hold at the Emir’s Palace in Daura, […]
Stakeholders advocate for the development of Karate sports to reduce crime
Stakeholders have advocated the need for a strategic approach for the development of Karate sports to reduce the level of crime in the society. This was the underlying message at the 22nd edition of grading exercise and end of the year programme of the Kwara State Karate Association which was held today, Saturday 17th December, […]
Talban Ebira Land supports Kwara karate grading exercise
The 22nd edition of the grading exercise that will determine the position and belt confirmation of all the Karatekas in Kwara State will hold on Saturday by 10am, at a Sports Center in Tanke Iledu area, in Ilorin. In an exclusive chat with newsmen, An Assistant Principal Coach of the Kwara State Karate Association, Coach […]
INTERVIEW: With adequate preparations, Kwara Falcons will make the difference at BAL –Jibril
Kwara Falcons Basketball Club recently won both the Bullet Basketball tournament and the NBBF Super 8 Championship, which qualifies the club for the 2003 BAL Championship. The team’s handler, Jibril Baba Abdulkadri spoke to The Head of the Sports Desk of The Herald, Jimoh Bashir on the challenges of doing so, what it means to […]
Toyin Saraki committed to development, growth of youth and sports
Barrister Toyin Ojora Saraki has pledged to continue to support sports and the support services associated with it, as it goes along with the philosophy and objectives of her foundation, the Wellbeing Foundation International, as well as been part of the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. Speaking during the exhibition match between Chapel […]
Kwara FA visits Emir of Ilorin, gets endorsement for first FA Chairman football tournament
It was yet another huge boost for the maiden edition of Alhaji Usman Mustapha football tournament after receiving the royal blessing of the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Sulu Gambari CFR. In a courtesy visit to his place by the Kwara State Football Association and the family of Alhaji Mustapha today Wednesday December 14, […]
Kwara FA set to stage football tournament in honour of pioneer Chairman
The Kwara State Football Association under the leadership of Mallam Idris Abdullahi Musa Thuraya has concluded plans to organize a befitting football tournament in honour of the pioneer Chairman of the association, Alhaji Shehu Usman Mustapha, who is the Wali of Ilorin. Speaking at the well attended press conference organized to herald the tournament today, […]
Kumbi promises better Kwara United next season, thank Gov, stakeholders
Overbearing interference and lack of interest from corporate Nigerians have been identified as part of the problems affecting the effective growth and development of the nation’s football, as well as the league system. While featuring on Kwara State Television Service programme, AM Drive this morning, the Chairman of Kwara United Football Club, Kumbi Titiloye said […]