The management of one of the foremost academies in Nigeria, Arsenal Kiddies Football Academy, Ilorin, Nigeria will confer the ‘Special Most Valuable Father’ (MVF) award on Dr. Chukwudi Ogbolu on the 14th December, 2025. The award will be conferred at the grand finale of this year’s edition of Dr. Chukwudi Ogbolu Kids Cup (CKC) tournament […]
Chairman’s Cup tournament lights up Oyun Local Government Area, in promotion of unity, talent discovery
The atmosphere in Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State has been buzzing with excitement as the 2025 edition of the Oyun Chairman’s Cup, organized by the Oyun Football Council, under the dynamic leadership of its Chairman, Alhaji S. A. Fowomola, enters its decisive stages. The competition is being sponsored by Oyun Local Government, under […]
NFF celebrates ‘dedicated and humble leader’ William Ekong on his retirement
After a dispassionate evaluation of his 10-year stewardship with the Senior National Team of Nigeria (Super Eagles), the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) wishes to eulogize William Troost-Ekong following his announcement of immediate retirement from international football on Thursday, 4 December 2025. Captain Troost-Ekong was a dedicated, selfless and humble leader of the Super Eagles for […]
Ọjà Tuntun wins ITFA/KWAITA Unity Cup, as stakeholders praise initiative
Ọjà Tuntun FC emerged champion of the 2024 ITFA/KWAITA Unity Cup after a thrilling finale that underscored the tournament’s core message of unity, grassroots development, and cultural harmony. They defeated Baboko 6-5 on penalties, after a crucial goalless draw, in the match decided at Kwara Football Academy pitch on Sunday, November 30, 2025. The competition, […]
NFF bigwigs, football stakeholders storm Ilorin as Enebi, Super Eagles Secretary, buries mother
Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, was a convergence point for top football administrators, officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), and leading stakeholders in the country’s football ecosystem on Saturday as Enebi Achor, the Secretary of the Super Eagles, laid his late mother, Mrs Ruth Bola Achor, to rest. The solemn but well-attended ceremony drew […]
Gusau inspects, approves Kwara Stadium, pledges to bring international matches to Ilorin
*Commends Gov AbdulRazaq The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has commended Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for the ongoing renovation and upgrading of George Agbazika Innih Stadium. He equally commended the State FA, being led by Alhaji Idris Abdullahi Musa Thuraya, for showing quality leadership that is turning […]
Titiloye warns against misinformation, faults social media comment on Kwara Stadium pitch
Sports journalists have been advised to carry out their duties diligently, adhere strictly to professional ethics, and distinguish themselves from content creators in order to preserve the integrity of the profession. Chairman of Kwara United Football Club, Sir Kumbi Titiloye, gave the charge in his goodwill message at a mini reception held in honour of […]
Tinubu ‘deeply pained’ by Super Eagles’ World Cup exit – Adeboye
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was left deeply disappointed by the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after their playoff loss to DR Congo in Morocco, a top Presidential Aide has disclosed. Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye, Senior Special Adviser on Grassroots Sports Development to the President, revealed the President’s reaction in Ilorin […]
FOR THE RECORD: Prince Oladimeji Ladi Thompson: The ‘Quiet Architect’ of Kwara United’s stability
For years, Kwara United Football Club lived on the edge, oscillating between flashes of brilliance and seasons of uncertainty, often undermined by the instability that plagued its administration. In a league where boards change as often as jerseys, Kwara United’s history, easily moving from the elite and lower league owing to frequent call for, and […]
Kwara FA Chairman, Thuraya calls for support for Gusau-led NFF to rebuild Nigerian football
In the wake of Nigeria’s painful failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Chairman of the Kwara State Football Association, Alhaji Idris Abdullahi Musa Thuraya, has called on stakeholders across the country to rally behind the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, and his Board to chart a […]