It was yet another huge boost for the maiden edition of Alhaji Usman Mustapha football tournament after receiving the royal blessing of the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Sulu Gambari CFR. In a courtesy visit to his place by the Kwara State Football Association and the family of Alhaji Mustapha today Wednesday December 14, […]
Kwara FA set to stage football tournament in honour of pioneer Chairman
The Kwara State Football Association under the leadership of Mallam Idris Abdullahi Musa Thuraya has concluded plans to organize a befitting football tournament in honour of the pioneer Chairman of the association, Alhaji Shehu Usman Mustapha, who is the Wali of Ilorin. Speaking at the well attended press conference organized to herald the tournament today, […]
Kumbi promises better Kwara United next season, thank Gov, stakeholders
Overbearing interference and lack of interest from corporate Nigerians have been identified as part of the problems affecting the effective growth and development of the nation’s football, as well as the league system. While featuring on Kwara State Television Service programme, AM Drive this morning, the Chairman of Kwara United Football Club, Kumbi Titiloye said […]
OPINION: Habu Gumel An Achiever Worth Celebrating, Not To Be Bullied
Successful people mostly face criticism because they are famous and they become easy targets. Engineer Habu Gumel is not left out of this. His success is no accident; it is hard work, perseverance, sacrifice and love of what you are doing. Habu Gumel has surely paid his dues, but critics are bent on tarnishing the […]
Sports officials meet to appraise Delta 2022
As the 21st National Sports Festival tagged “Delta 2022” sets to end today, December 10, 2022, members of the Main Organising Committee (MOC), Directors of Sports from the 36 States of the Federation including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja as well as other officials have met to appraise the successes and challenges experienced during the […]
Kwara United wins Maracana Football Tournament
Kwara United Football Club this evening defeated Lagos state Selected side, named Ajegunle United 1-0 in the final of the Maracana Football Tournament organised by the Local Government Area Chairman of Ajeromi Ifelodun, Hon. Fatai Adekunle Ayoola. Kwara United started the competition by with a one-all draw against Eagles wings, beat Nath Boys 4-0, before […]
Kwara United unveils 22Bet partnership ahead of new season
Kwara United Football Club today, Friday December9th, 2022, signed a one year trial partnership deal with 22Bet, in an attempt to complement the huge investment of the state government towards the development of the club. Speaking after signing the deal at the Club’s Secretariat in Ilorin, the Chairman of the Club, Clement Kumbi Titiloye said […]
Adams Josiah: The young, energetic shot stopper and his tall dreams
Most African players started playing the game from the streets, where they sweat it out running after the round leather object on sandy or hilly, rough and patchy surfaces, from where most of them gradually rise to prominence and stardom. For Adams Josiah, it’s not a different story, as he started to demonstrate his love […]
Senator Rafiu throws weight behind Toyin Saraki Baseball and Softball Tournament
The second edition of the Barrister Toyin Ojora Saraki International Baseball and Softball competition has received a huge boost with the latest support coming from Distinguished Senator Rafiu Ibrahim. Playing host to the organizers of the tournament today Monday December 5th, 2020 in his country home, the PDP Senatorial candidate for the Kwara South District […]
NSF: Mogaji hopeful of good performance, slams host for poor facilities, logistics
The Executive Chairman of Kwara State Sports Commission, Mallam Bola Mogaji has expressed hope that Kwara will perform well in the ongoing National Sports Festival in Asaba, Delta state. Mogaji, while fielding questions from journalists yesterday at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba explained that more medals are expected for team Kwara coming as the festival […]