It is indeed heartwarming and good tidings to the sports industry in Kwara state for the approval of the renovation and upgrading of the Indoor Sports Hall of the State Stadium Complex by the state government. The edifice, which was constructed in 1977 by the then Military Governor of the state, Brigadier George Innih was […]
KFA Embark On Playing Tour of Lagos, Ibadan
The Kwara Football Academy (KFA) U-13 team will embark on a 4-day playing Tour of Lagos and Ibadan South-West Nigeria, from Wednesday 21st February through Saturday 24th February, 2024. While on the tour, the team will play 3 mini-tournament and a friendly match in Lagos and Ibadan respectively. The 25-boy contingent will be hosted by […]
South-South Continues Dominance at PwC U-17 Cricket
The fifth edition of the PwC National U-17 Championship wrapped up on Sunday, February 18th, 2024, at the twin Ovals of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, with the teen players representing the South-South region sweeping honors at the event. Like the previous editions, the boys and girls teams from the region were unbeaten […]
WBFN to select league officials from workshop in Ilorin
Ahead of the proposed wheelchair basketball league, successful officials at the National Workshop will be selected, according to the Wheelchair Basketball Federation of Nigeria. The Secretary General of WBFN, Aminu Sikiru made the disclosure during the arrival of officials for the National Technical Workshop which will commence tomorrow, Tuesday, February 20th, 2024, at the indoor […]
Sports Minister thrilled by rapid cricket growth as 100 youths arrive Abuja for U17 finals
Sen. Owan Enoh, the Honourable Minister for Youth and Sports, on Tuesday expressed delight with the country’s quick cricket progress. He was speaking to our reporter following the arrival of about 100 youngsters in Abuja for the Nigeria Cricket Federation, NCF/PwC U17 Boys and Girls finals, taking place from Thursday, February 15th to 19th, 2024. […]
NFF decries online attacks on Alex Iwobi
The Nigeria Football Federation has condemned in its entirety the cyber-attacks on Super Eagles’ midfielder Alex Iwobi, saying the virulent attacks on the player are uncalled-for given his commitment and dedication to duty for homeland over the years. “Alex Iwobi does not deserve these attacks. He has a record of utmost dedication to duty and […]
Sports Minister Expresses Gratitude to Tinubu for Bestowing National Honour on Super Eagles
*Says triumph is a beacon of hope for future generations of Nigerian athletes The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has extended profound gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for bestowing the esteemed Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) national honour upon members of Nigeria’s Senior Men’s National Team in […]
St. James, Kwara Ladies win 2nd First Lady six-a-side female football tourneys
St. James Secondary School and Kwara Ladies Football Club have won the Schools and Clubs competitions of the 2nd First Lady six-a-side female football tournament decided at the Kwara State Stadium Complex, Ilorin on Saturday February 10, 2024. Six Schools and six clubs participated in the two categories of the competition, which was Organised by […]
Coach Leke hails South-South Female Cricket League Organizers, admonish other zones to emulate
The current handler of Nigeria’s national female cricket team, the Female Yellow Greens, Coach Leke Oyede has poured encomiums on the Organizers and lead sponsor of the South-South Female Cricket Leagues, (SSFCL) for the measurable impact on the girls. “I have been here to watch the past two editions of SSFCL finals and I commend […]
Aremu commends Kwara First Lady, Alaya on 6-a-side female football tourney
Kwara State First Lady, Ambassador Professor (Dr) Mrs Olufolake Ajike AbdulRazaq has been commended for encouraging the development and empowerment of girl-child, especially through sports. The General Manager of Kwara State Broadcasting Corporation, Radio Kwara, Alhaji Tajudeen Kayode Aremu made the commendation after watching some of the matches of the ongoing 2nd First Lady six-a-side […]