As Christians commence Lent and Muslims are in Ramadan period, Chairman of FlowFM 92.7 and head of Stefolga Group, Araba Olufemi Sanni, has extended goodwill to residents of Kwara State, urging that the spiritual discipline of the season be channelled into youth development and sports excellence. In a message mindful of his long-standing support for […]
SWAN decries hooliganism in Ilorin, urges justice with mercy for Kwara United
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara State Chapter, strongly condemns the acts of violence that marred the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 22 fixture between Kwara United and Rivers United at the Kwara State Stadium, Ilorin, on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Football remains a unifying force and a vehicle for sportsmanship, not […]
FEATURE: Hanging by a thread: Kwara United’s fight to beat the drop
By all standards, the alarm bells are ringing at the Rashidi Yekini Main Bowl in Ilorin. After two back-to-back home draws, Kwara United have plunged deeper into the murky waters of relegation in the ongoing Nigeria Premier Football League season. The decision of the NPFL to, among other sanctions, duck three points and three goals […]
Registration portal opens for 3rd National Para Games, as NSC outlines pre-DRM and DRM processes
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced that the 3rd National Para Games will hold from 26th March to 3rd April, 2026, as preparations intensify toward delivering another landmark edition of Nigeria’s premier para-sport competition. The official online registration portal for participating states opened on Wednesday, 17th February, 2026. The Commission urges all states and […]
Kwara United condemns violence after Rivers United clash, apologises to NPFL officials
Kwara United Football Club has strongly condemned the acts of violence that trailed its rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 22 encounter against Rivers United Football Club in Ilorin today, Wednesday February 18, 2026. The game, which ended in a 1–1 draw, was overshadowed by disturbing scenes after the final whistle, including an attack […]
Former Kwara United defender, Kabir Balogun opens new chapter in Tanzania
Kabir Balogun, the dynamic Nigerian defender and former player of Kwara United Football Club has sealed his switch to Mbeya Kwanza FC of Tanzania, in East Africa. Back in Ilorin, Balogun was more than just a defender. He was a symbol of resolve at Kwara United. Known affectionately by fans for his tenacious tackling, aerial […]
NSC congratulates Eniola Bolaji, BFN as Nigeria produces World No 1
The National Sports Commission (BFN) has congratulated Nigeria’s para-badminton star, Eniola Mariam Bolaji, for achieving the historic feat of becoming the World Number 1 in the Women’s SL3 category. Bolaji climbed to the summit of the global rankings with 63,950 points, displacing Indonesia’s Qonitah Ikhtiar Syakuroh, following her outstanding performance at the World Para Badminton […]
Nigeria’s Para-Badminton sensation, Eniola Bolaji rated World No 1
Nigeria’s para badminton star, Eniola Bolaji, has climbed to World No. 1 in the Women’s SL3 category in the latest rankings released by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) today Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Bolaji ascended to the top of the world rankings following her impressive silver medal finish at the 2026 World Para Badminton Championship […]
Kwara United’s league survival possible with collective backing– Adeyemi ENACT
A Board Member of TETFUND, representing the North Central, Engr Nurudeen Adeyemi Balogun, has insisted that rallying support for Kwara United Football Club at this critical period will pave the way for the club’s apex league sustenance. Engr Adeyemi made this known while speaking with journalists yesterday Sunday February 15,2026, in Ilorin, shortly after the […]
Sa’ad Jamiu nets on debut for Hapoel Beit Shean
Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin prodigy, Sa’ad Jamiu announced his arrival in Israel, scoring on his debut for Hapoel Beit Shean U19 in their emphatic 4–0 away victory over Maccabi Irony Kir Yat. The young forward found the back of the net in the 57th minute, scoring his side’s second goal as they cruised to […]