The Federal Ministry of Sports and Youth Development has awarded the hosting rights for the 7th National Youth Games to Delta State. The choice of Delta State was reached at a meeting of stakeholders for the Games, which held on the sidelines of the recently concluded 21st National Sports Festival. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry […]
Match Commissioners, referees must be above board – Gusau warns at inauguration
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has warned that it would no longer be business as usual for match commissioners and referees in the domestic game, as persons who fail to meet the high standards already put in place will be summarily ejected and sanctioned appropriately. The NFF President made this […]
Kwara FA Chairman pledges to justify consideration as NFF Committee member
The Chairman of Kwara State Football Association, Alhaji Idris Abdullahi Musa has pledged to put in his very best to justify his consideration as a member of the newly constituted Match Commissioners Committee, even as he commended the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for the opportunity. Mallam Idris, popularly known as Thuraya was […]
Kwara Amputee soccer team appreciates Governor AbdulRazaq
After receiving half a million naira as a reward for their outstanding performances at the first Para-National Sports Festival, which was held last year in Abuja, Kwara State Amputee Football Clubhas commended the state Governor, MallamAbdulRahmanAbdulRazaq. Players and officials with limb and hand defects known as Amputee Soccer, the most exciting non-regular football game, registered […]
Smart City will take NNL by storm – Authority
The President of Smart City Football Academy of Lagos, Mr Adeboye Anthony Adeyinka has said that the newly promoted Nigeria Nitional League (NNL) side will make a huge difference and impact in the second-tier system, as he pledged to make every opportunity count. While briefing newsmen in Oro on Saturday December 31, 2022, Mr Adeboye, […]
Maiden Esther Titiloye memorial U-14 Boys tournament gets date
The final of the first edition of Esther Titiloye memorial Boys soccer competition has been scheduled to come up on 9th April 2023 in Oro, as the sponsor, Kumbi Titiloye pledged to use to competition to establish youth football development project⁸ in the area. While briefing the press during the trophy presentation at his country […]
KFA wins Olagunju memorial trophy, as Administrator dedicates victory to Gov AbdulRazaq
Kwara Football Academy (KFA) on Sturday December 31, 2022 defeated MM Oil and Gas Football Club to win the 15th edition of late Michael Bolarinwa Olagunju memorial football competition decided at the Oloffa Stadium, Offa. The match ended goalless at regulathion time, and the heroics of goalkeeper Daniel Aiyenugba during the penalty kicks ensured the […]
Samad Kadri rejoins Kwara United
Former Kwara United Football Club striker, Samad Kadri has rejoined the club ahead of the commencement of the 2022/2023 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season. The player completed his medical in Ilorin on Thursday December 29, 2022, as well as other registration requirements for the league, and is expected to join up with the club […]
KWSG splashes 8.5m on athletes as stakeholders pour encomium on Gov AbdulRazaq
The Kwara State Government today Saturday, December 31, 2022 splashed the whooping sum of eight million, five hundred thousand naira and award of excellence on Kwara Athletes who have done the state proud in 2022 to climax the year. Speaking at the occasion, the Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Mallam Bola Magaji […]
Sports Minister Sunday Dare mourns Pele’s death
The Hon. Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Sunday Dare has joined the world sports community to mourn the exit of one of the greatest football icons in history, Edson Arantes Do Nascimento globally known as Pele. Sports Minister Sunday Dare said Pele was more than just a footballer, describing him as a gift to […]