Kwara State government have been urged to invest in Kwara Football Academy, and also re-position the institution structurally and administratively, to meet the modern football and youth development trends in the footballing world. While featuring in the maiden edition of Kwara State Sports Writers Association of Nigeria talk-show platform, Hard Talk, today August 16th, 2023, […]
Nmanko Beach SC departs for Kebbi as NBSL final round kicks off Friday
The Nmanko Beach Soccer Club of Patigi have departed Ilorin for Kebbi, to participate in the final phase of the Nigeria Beach Soccer League, which gets underway in Kebbi, between Friday 17th to Sunday 20th of this Month. The contingent, which comprised of players, officials and newly elected Chairman of the Kwara Beach Soccer Board, […]
2023-2024 NPFL season kick-off postponed
The commencement date for the forthcoming 2023-2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has reportedly been shifted by two weeks. The season was earlier scheduled to kick-off on August 26th, 2023, but has now been shifted to kick-off on September 8-10th. According to the Organizers, reasons for the two weeks postponement was that the NPFL Live […]
Kwara United to play two friendly matches in Benin Republic, ahead 2023/24 NPFL season
In continuation of their preparations for the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Kwara United Football Club has been scheduled to engage two Benin Republic Premier League clubs in friendly matches, in Nikki, Benin Republic. Kwara United, under the tutelage of Coach Kabir Sulaiman Dogo lost out in the semi-finals of the just concluded 2nd […]
Sunshine Stars, Ijebu United kicks-off Optima Energy Gold Cup
Former champions, Sunshine Stars will battle debutant Ijebu United in a south West derby as the Optima Energy Gold Cup 11th edition kicks off 3pm today Friday, August 11, 2023, at the electrifying Remo Stars International Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State. Optima Energy Gold Cup, the nation’s prestigious pre-season tourney avail clubs in the three-tiers […]
Relegation playoff: ABS FC assure fans of quick return to NNL
Following the unfortunate outcome of results at the just concluded Nigeria National League (NNL) Relegation playoff at the Sani Abacha stadium Kano, the Management of Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC have assured its teeming fans that the club would make a quick return to the nation’s 2nd tier league. Speaking to Sports Journalists at […]
Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Sports appoints Media Aides
Towards ensuring quality information flow and the actualization of his mission and vision, the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Sports, Hon. Ekene Adams Abubakar, has appointed his Media Assistants. Hon. Ekene Adams confirmed Tunde Shamsudeen as head of his 4-man media team in an official letter dated 9th of August, 2023. According to him, […]
Kwara United players charged on discipline, dedication
Kwara United Football Club players have been charged to be more serious and disciplined, especially in the aftermath of the club’s ouster in the 2nd ValueJet Pre-Season tournament at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, Ogun State. Kwara United lost 4-3 on penalties to Beyond Limits Football Academy after playing out a two-all draw at regulation […]
NFF Committee membership: Kwara FA congratulates Prince Thompson
Kwara State Football Association has congratulated Prince Oladimeji Ladi Thompson on his appointment as member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Youth Football Committee. The former Kwara United Chairman was named alongside six others, as members of the Committee which will be chaired by Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi. Other members are Hon Silas Agara (Vice Chairman), […]
31 journalists, top stakeholders get appointment as Kwara inaugurates Sports Associations
In a move not seen for a while, no less than 31 jounalists and media practitioners in Kwara State were yesterday, Tuesday August 8, 2023, at the Kwara State Indoor Sports Hall were inaugurated as part of the 31 sports associations in the state by the Executive Chairman, Kwara Sports Commission, Coach Bola Mogaji. The […]