Category: Football

*Says proactive and progressive steps must be taken immediately The Hon. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has demanded that the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) urgently put in place the necessary framework to ensure Nigeria qualifies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in addition to addressing issues that have hindered high performances and […]

Amidst raging controversy on the maintenance of the grass of the pitch of the Main-Bowl of the Kwara State Stadium Complex, Ilorin, the State Football Association has officially declared the withdrawal of the services henceforth. Speaking with newsmen after Kwara United defeated Kano Pillars 2-0 on Wednesday June 12, 2024, in the Matchday 36 of […]

Newly appointed Coordinator of Abubakar Bukola Saraki Football Club, (ABS FC) Ilorin, Jimoh Bashir has assured that the structure of Club, which has produced a lot of football talents across the country and beyond would be sustained with a renewed vigor of winning mentality to produce more talents. He spoke today, Saturday June 8, 2024, […]

In a move to get the youth engaged, united and also empowered, Kwara South Football Association is staging the maiden edition of ‘Ileya Football Competition’ for teams in Kwara South. The competition, which debuted on the 2nd of June 2024 is being played at the football pitch of Government Secondary School, Omu- Aran. The competition, […]

*Calls for total concentration, passion, and unity With the FIFA World Cup qualifiers in full swing, the Hon. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has called on the Super Eagles to shift their focus from their recent African Cup of Nations (AFCON) and concentrate on the crucial task of securing a spot in […]

In an exciting turn of events, Benin Republic side, ASVO has appointed Fatai Osho as the new head coach, signing a multi-year contract. The team, led by its majority shareholder, Dele David, father of Nigeria U23 striker Promise David welcome Osho to the reigns Coach Osho, who previously led the club and brings a wealth […]

…Donates N1m for publication of Kwara United history Kwara United Football Club today, Sunday May 26, 2024, defeated Remo Stars 3-2 in the Matchday 33 encounter of the ongoing 2023-2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), decided at the Main-Bowl of the State Stadium Complex, Ilorin. Kwara United opener came few seconds into the game, contending […]

Youth from Kwara South will be kept busy by football stakeholders next month, as the maiden edition of Ileya Football Competition has been scheduled to hold between Sunday June 2nd, and Monday June 17th, 2024. The proposed competition, which is open to only interested teams from Kwara South will be sponsored by Hon. (Chief) Raheem […]

Kwara State Football Association has congratulated Barrister Abdulhakeem Uthman Mustapha SAN on his recent appointment as Pro-Chancellor/Chairman of the Federal University of Education, Kano state, by President Bola AhmedTinubu. The Kwara-born legal luminary, who was former Chairman, Appeals Committee of the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF), excels in the legal profession, and general admistration. In […]

Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi paid a courtesy visit to the office of the Hon. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, today Wednesday, May 14, 2024. Accompanied by his Manager, Yahaya Atom, and Mr. Yemi Idowu, Ndidi engaged in discussions with the Sports Minister on various matters pertaining to Nigerian football. During the […]