The Kwara State Police Command has once again, pledged her commitment to continue to support youth development through sports. The Commissioner of Police, CP Emienbo Tuesday Assayomo made this declaration in his office on Friday 25th March, 2022, when the Chairman and members of Kwara YSFON paid him a courtesy visit, in preparation for the […]
2022 WCQ playoff: Balele charges Ministry, NFF to make Ghana match free
A foremost football stakeholder and Chairman of Katsina State Football Association, Alhaji Aminu Balele Kurfi has identified that fans will play a crucial role in the decisive 2022 World Cup Qualification encounter between the Super Eagles and the Black Stars of Ghana in Abuja on Tuesday. Speaking to newsmen on the aftermath of the first […]
NUGA22 Games: Unilorin beat OAU to claim soccer gold
The University of Ilorin, yesterday defeated Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) at the finals of the 26th Nigerian University Games (NUGA) on penalties, to win gold medal in the male football event, after ending the regulation time with no goal to neither side. University of Ilorin had the match under control for the entire duration of […]
Sports Ministry/media relationship waxing stronger as Dare continues to show love to pen pushers
Fifteen of Nigeria’s finest pen pushers joined the long list of sports writers to benefit from the magnanimity of the Sports Ministry, under the able leadership of Chief Sunday Dare. Never in history have sports writers enjoyed such cordial relationship with the apex sports governing body in the land. In the recent past, a selected […]
INTERVIEW: KFA will continue to produce quality materials for world football market – Bako Ibrahim
He was a teacher, and arguably one of the most successful School Sports Officers in the state. Mallam Bako Oladele Ibrahim’s association with the round leather game began at a tender age, and he rose to become a grassroots coach, and a teacher, Sports Officer and State Executive member of the Youth Sports Federation on […]
Kwara United reaffirms chase for continental ticket, seeks support of all
Kwara United Football Club has again, re-affirmed it’s resolve to fight for a continental ticket this season, despite the challenges that seem to have limited it’s desires. Speaking with the Media Team of the club in his office today, the Chairman of the club, Kumbi Titiloye said that all identified challenges will be tackled during […]
Qatar 2022 Playoff: Eagles begin training for Black Stars in Abuja, Maduka Okoye out
Nigeria’s army for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 playoff battle with Ghana on Tuesday started their preparations in the Federal Capital, Abuja ahead of departure to Kumasi on Thursday. Three –time African champions Nigeria and four –time African champions Ghana tango at the 40,000 –capacity Baba Yara Stadium on Friday evening, in the first […]
Sports Ministry doles out half a million naira to late Justice Christopher’s family
The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, under the leadership of Hon. Sunday Dare gave out five hundred thousand Naira to the late family of Justice Christopher. The Media Aide to the Minister, Kola Daniel made the pledge during the funeral ceremony in Jos. According to the ace sports journalist, “I’m here to represent the […]
2022 WCQ Playoffs: Ghana High Commissioner visits Nigeria, assures of warm reception in Kumasi
The governments of Nigeria and Ghana have assured of hitch-free 2022 FIFA World Cup playoffs between both countries later this month. The Sports Minister of Nigeria, Sunday Dare and the Ghana High Commissioner to Nigeria, His Excellency, Rashid Bawa gave these assurances in Abuja today. Mr. Bawa had paid a courtesy visit on the Sports […]
Okumagba inaugurates Kwara SESC, appreciates stakeholders for acceptance
The Kwara state chapter of the Super Eagles Supporters Club (SESC) was today inaugurated in Ilorin, with a charge to members to be proactive and shun any act capable of tarnishing their image to guarantee togetherness and unity of purpose. Performing the inauguration today at the Conference Room of the Kwara State Sports Commission, the […]