By Olaide Ahli Football, often referred to as the world’s most popular sport, holds a special place in Nigeria. Since its introduction to the country in the early 20th century, football has grown into a national passion, uniting people across diverse backgrounds. Nigeria’s rich football history is adorned with memorable achievements, such as the Super […]
Kwara United congratulate El-Kanemi, Coach Ali on season’s successes
Kwara United Football Club has congratulated El-Kanemi Warriors Football Club and its Technical Adviser, Coach Aliyu Zubair, for winning the 2024 President Federation Cup competition. Kwara United equally congratulated the far Northern Club and its handler, Coach Zubair, for the numerous successes recorded this season. Against all expectations, Coach Ali Zubair steered an unheralded team […]
ABS Ilorin FC pays condolence visit to Saraki family over mother’s demise
The management team of ABS Ilorin FC, led by the Director of Football, Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka, today, June 29th, 2024, paid a condolence visit the Proprietor and Founder of the club, Senator (Dr.) Bukola Saraki at his Lagos residence. The team was also in Lagos to offer last respect and condolences to the family on […]
Considering environmental factors, Kwara United need to celebrate escaping relegation this season –Thuraya
Alhaji Idris Abdullahi Musa, popularly known as Thuraya is the Chairman of Kwara State Football Association. He spoke to sportsbash.com.ng on the challenges being faced by Kwara teams in the league, on the way forward. Q: Kwara United fought to escape relegation again. What are the lessons learnt, and what are the challenges? I want […]
Kwara Kiddies YEG League signs sponsorship deal with Super Eagles star, Taiwo Awoniyi, Unicorns FC
In what could be described as a new dawn for grassroots football development in Nigeria, the Kwara Kiddies YEG league has signed a four year sponsorship deal with the Nigeria Super Eagles Striker, Taiwo Awoniyi and Unicorns Football Club. The sponsorship was formally sealed at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the […]
ABS FC mourns as Club’s Proprietor, Saraki loses mother
ABS Ilorin FC is in mourning following the passing of Chief (Mrs) Florence Morenike Saraki, the mother of the Club’s Proprietor, Senator Bukola Saraki. The Matriarch of the Saraki family passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at the age of 88. Senator Bukola Saraki announced his mother’s passing on social media, expressing his profound […]
Why we are holding off Gov’s Cup, other finals- Kwara FA Boss
Chairman of Kwara State Football Association, Mallam Idris Abdullahi Musa has revealed that the FA has intentions of inviting the State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as well as other Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) bigwigs to grace the final of the Governors Cup and other finals. According to Abdullahi, this explains why the finals of the […]
Sports Minister demands swift action towards fixing World Cup qualification challenges
*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 […]
Kwara FA hands off maintenance of Main-Bowl pitch amidst controversy
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 […]
We will sustain ABS FC structure with winning mentality and robust talent hunt -Jimoh Bashir
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, […]