Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC, have been drawn in Group A2, of the abridged 2020/2021 Nigeria National League (NNL) as the league organisers set Saturday January 30 as the kick off date. This was revealed on Friday after the NNL Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Abakaliki, Eboyin State. In the draws released at the […]
Kwara Basketball Chair refutes Covid-19 as cause for Onisola’s death
The Chairman, Kwara State Basketball Association, Dr.Joseph Adeyemo has refuted claims that the late veteran basketball coach, Steve Onisola died from Covid-19 pandemic complications. Speaking on Thursday during the well attended wake-keep ceremony for late Coach Onisola at Basketball Court of Kwara State Stadium Complex, Dr.Adeyemo described the claim as unfounded and baseless saying he […]
Kwara SWAN set 2021 agenda, as completion of Secretariat, capacity building tops priorities
Members of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara state chapter has been tasked on the need for unity of purpose as a way to regain their critical and strategic place in achieving a sustainable growth in the sports industry. Speaking at a party organised by the association on Wednesday and hosted by it’s Patron, […]
U-17 AFCON: Kwara United congratulate Eaglets, three Kwara indigenes in the team
The entire management, coaching crew and staff of Kwara United rejoice with three Kwarans who have made it to the final of the 2021 WAFU Championship with the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria.Golden Eaglets on Friday night defeated Burkina Faso 1-0 in the first semifinal encounter thanks to brilliant goal by Emmanuel Michael which condemned the […]
Coach Steve Onishola buried, as tributes pour in
Late Kwara basketball Coach, Steve Onishola was today laid to rest in his home town, Aranloye Compound, Isin Local Government Area of Kwara state. Steve Onishola’s died on 7th January 2021 at age 72, following a brief illness, and his demise has sparked both mourning and celebrations of an icon who was a player, coach […]
Golden Eaglets qualify for WAFU final, U-17 AFCON
Five-time world champions Nigeria zoomed into the final of the WAFU U-17 Cup Tournament in Lome, Togo today, following a 1-0 win over Group A winners Burkina Faso at the Stade Kegue. Victory means the Golden Eaglets are now not only eligible to battle for the tournament’s diadem on Wednesday, but have also joined the […]
Nwanze’s own goal denies Kwara United a win against Akwa United
Kwara United on Wednesday afternoon, January 13, had a disappointing day at home as Akwa United forced the Harmony Boys to a 1-1 draw in NPFL week 4 encounter. Abdullahi Biffo and his men went into this game against Akwa United with the hope of winning it having lost in Port Harcourt against Rivers United. […]
Kwara basketball families to honour late Coach Steve
Members of the Kwara state basketball family have mapped out plans to honor late basketball icon, late Coach Steve Onishola, who died on the 7th, January 2021. The basketball family, including Basketball Veterans Club and other individuals are dedicating a basketball tournament, powered by Basketball Hounds Academy and being played under the auspices of the […]
ABS FC players, officials undertake Covid-19 test
No fewer than 29 players and 11 officials of Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC on Friday under go Covid-19 tests. The team, led by its Coordinator, Andulmalik Olasunkanmi, had the test at the Sobi Isolation Centre, Ilorin. Addressing journalists at the Kwara Stadium Complex, Ilorin after the tests, the ABS Coordinator said what happened […]
First ever Kwara Marathon holds in Ilorin on January 23
The stage is set for the first ever Kwara State Marathon, billed for Saturday, January 23rd, 2021. According to the Vice Chairman of the Organising Committee of the Marathon, Mallam Bello Mubaraq, the race is the first in the North Central and was initiated to engage youth positively. He also said that it was introduced […]