In a sterling performance that earned a 3-2 win over co-host nation Australia in Brisbane on Thursday evening, Nigeria enhanced her chances of reaching the FIFA Women’s World Cup Round of 16 at the biggest-ever tournament in history. The Super Falcons’ feat at the Lang Park, which was made colourful by 49,156 spectators, meant that […]
Gusau inaugurates, advises NPFL Board to take Club Licensing requirements as priority
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau on Wednesday inaugurated the new board of the NPFL – the elite division of Nigeria’s domestic football league – while advising the board to take seriously and without caring whose ox is gored, the issue of enforcement of Club Licensing requirements. “Club Licensing is a […]
Offa football stakeholders seek leagues harmonization, support for Nationwide League teams
Football stakeholders in Offa Local Government Area of Kwara state have called for the unification of the various league competitions in the town, stepping it up with the planned setting up of a Committee for the harmonization. The decision, among many others were contained in a communique drawn at the end of the meeting of […]
Essence of exercise stressed at 22nd monthly keep fit for MINILS’ staffers
The Director-General of the Michael Imuodu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Comrade Issa Aremu has said that the monthly keep fit exercise introduced for members of staff of the institute has impacted positively on staff fitness, and is equally reflecting on productivity. The Comrade, who led other staffers of the institute to observe the […]
Kumbi Titiloye returns as Executive Chairman of Kwara United
Barely two weeks after the dissolution of Kwara United Football Club Board, under Clement Olakumbi Titiloye, the Oro-born seasoned Sports Administrator has been re-appointed, now as the Executive Chairman of the club. In a letter dated July 18, 2023, and signed by the Permanent Secretary, General Services at the Office of the Secretary to the […]
Brig. Gen Bello hails Chief of Army Staff for transforming sports
The Nigerian Army’s Acting Director of Physical Training, Brigadier General Abdulrahman Bello has hailed Chief of Army Staff Major General Taoreed Lagbaja for his tremendous transformation in sports since assuming office. Brig General Bello made the remarks on Sunday after the COAS Spikers volleyball team won their various matches on Day 4 of the on-going […]
Nigeria’s Justice Harriman elected President of CAF Appeals Board
On the margin of the Ordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria’s Justice Roli Harriman has been elected President of the CAF Appeals Board. Harriman, a 62 – year old High Court judge, former senior lecturer at the Nigerian Law School and an Alternative Dispute Resolution Judge in […]
KWSG assures Kwara United FC of adequate support ahead 2023/2024 NPL
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has assured the state’s darling team, Kwara United Football Club of adequate support as they step up preparations for the 2023/2024 Nigera Premier League (NPL) which has been scheduled to commence next month. While addressing the technical crew and the players after their training this evening, Friday June 14th, 2023, at the […]
Kwara United charges technical crew, staff on 2023/2024 NPL, seeks support of SWAN
The new Secretary of Kwara United Football Club, Mr Tajudeen Oyewale Obalola has charged the technical crew members and staffers of the team, to step up preparations ahead of the commencement of the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier League (NPL). In separate deliberations with the technical crew, the staffers and members of the Sports Writers Association of […]
Kwara FA calls for entries for 2023 State League
The Kwara State Football Association has called for entries from all interested football clubs and academies, for 2023 State League. According to a release signed by the FA Secretary, Kashim Agaka, registration for the State League starts from Saturday 15th July, 2023, and ends on 21st July, 2023. Interested Football Clubs are to register at […]