The inaugural AMAPRO Community Shield has been fixed to take place on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at the Government Day Secondary School, Karumo, Akerebieta. In this exciting Sallah football showcase, the Nigeria Premier Football League All-Stars will go head-to-head with Kwara Selected, a team made up of both foreign-based and homegrown talents from Kwara State. […]
Super Eagles: ABS FC celebrates double delight, Fredrick, Olakunle
Former Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin Football Club defender, Benjamin Chiemela Fredrick debuted for the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles in final match of the 2025 Unity Cup, which the team won after beating the Reggae Boyz of Jamaica 5-4 on penalties, after playing out a two-all draw at regulation time. He helped the […]
Kwara YSFON victorious CNS U-14 team earns spot in Norway World Youth Cup
The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Mallam Bola Magaji has commended the Kwara State chapter of the Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON) for their outstanding performance in winning the 21st edition of the Chief of the Naval Staff U-14 Football Championship held in Kaduna State. In a statement, the Executive Chairman […]
Olakunle Olusegun: The new credible addition to Super Eagles forward
Krasnodar Club of Russia forward, Olakunle Junior Olusegun will be among the 23 Super Eagles players listed to represent Nigeria in an international friendly match against Russia national team on Friday. Following a number of withdrawals and injuries to some players ahead of Friday’s international friendly match in Moscow, from the original list drawn up […]
International Friendly: Injuries, withdrawals alter Chelle’s army to face Russia on Friday
A number of withdrawals and injuries to some players have combined to alter the list of players who will appear for Nigeria in Friday’s international friendly match in Moscow, from the original list drawn up by Super Eagles’ Head Coach Eric Chelle. The goalkeeping sector is unaffected as first choice Stanley Nwabali was not listed […]
Unity Cup Tournament: Super Eagles and Reggae Boyz to light up London
Nigeria, winner of the only previous edition in the year 2004, will seek to retain their title against the Reggae Boyz of Jamaica in a potentially-explosive Unity Cup Invitational Tournament final match at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium in west London on tomorrow (Saturday) evening. This year’s tournament has delivered handsomely on the sporting, cultural and […]
24th FIFA U20 World Cup: Santiago hosts draw for tournament as host cities prepare for finals
The draw ceremony for this year’s FIFA U20 World Cup finals will take place in Santiago, the capital city of Chile, on Thursday, with the event scheduled for Chilevision’s Machasa studios from 6pm Chile time (1pm Nigeria time). Chilean journalist Javiera Naranjo will host the event. FIFA’s Director of Tournaments, Jaime Yarza will conduct the […]
Kwara FA celebrate Chief of Naval Staff soccer victory, NSF silver
*Says victories, result of doggedness and commitment Kwara State Football Association has praised the footballing successes recorded in youth football in both Kaduna and Ogun State, describing the victories as a celebration of dedication and sacrifice. Kwara team, represented by Kwara Football Academy on Saturday defeated their Enugu state counterparts to win the 2025 Chief […]
NSC DG shows dazzling display in SWAN Novelty Match at Gateway Games
*Doles out financial incentives to Sports journalists The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Chief Bukola Olopade, was the cynosure of all eyes at the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Novelty Match, at the ongoing 2024 Gateway Games in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The novelty match, organized by SWAN, brought together media professionals, […]
Kwara wins YSFON/Chief of Naval Staff soccer tournament
*Kaduna finishes 3rd Kwara State has emerged champions of the YSFON/Chief of Naval Staff U-14 National Soccer tournament after, edging out Enugu State with a narrow 1-0 victory in the final match. The highly competitive encounter was held at Pitch A of the PCK Stadium in Kaduna, where the Kwara boys displayed excellent teamwork and […]