As part of the efforts to complement the numerous developmental strides of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as regards sports development in Kwara State, plans are under way to have a Wrestling Gymnasium built in the state. This came following the resolutions of the Board of the Kwara State Wrestling Association, to contribute the association’s quota to […]
LMC impressed by NPFL Clubs’ infrastructure Renewal
The League Management Company (LMC) has expressed satisfaction with the efforts of NPFL clubs to upgrade their stadium infrastructure in compliance with a recent directive of the league body pursuant to the CAF and NFF Licencing Regulation infrastructure requirements. Chairman of LMC, Shehu Dikko read the scorecard after a review of works at the affected […]
Eagles, Leone Stars share points in Freetown
The Super Eagles delayed picking their 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying ticket as they could only share points in a scoreless draw with the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone in Freetown on Tuesday. Spurred on by a special incentive of a blank cheque made by President Julius Maada Bio should they defeat the Super […]
Ahead NPFL 2020/2021: Redstrike to visit Nigeria for operations evaluation
A delegation of Redstrike, United Kingdom, new commercial partners of the League Management Company (LMC) are expected to arrive Nigeria before the commencement of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) 2020/2021 season. The development points to anticipated busy schedule as the LMC is poised to announce the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) […]
Ogunjobi Cup: Remo Stars tackle Gombe Utd, as ABS FC hosts Kwara Utd in Semis
Favorites Remo Stars will tackle Gombe United in the first semi-final match of the 8th edition of the Ogunjobi Gold Cup pre-season tournament holding in Ilorin, Kwara state. The Savannah Scorpions set up a clash with Group B leaders, Remo Stars after they beat Ekiti United 2-1 in their last Group A game today. The […]
AFCON Qualifier: Super Eagles land in Freetown
Nigeria’s delegation to Tuesday’s 2022 AFCON qualifying match against Sierra Leone arrived in Freetown on Monday afternoon aboard a chartered flight that flew the team from Benin City, and after a 30-minute ferry ride on the Atlantic from the International Airport in Lungi to the Sierra Leonean capital. The chartered aircraft touched down at the […]
Kwara United players charged on discipline, as team departs Ilorin for Dapo Abiodun tourney
Players of Kwara United FC have been charged to embrace professionalism and remain focused, as they enter the last phase of preparations for the forthcoming Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season. Speaking to the players and the technical crew this morning ahead of their departure for Ijebu-Ode for Prince Dapo Abiodun Pre-Season football competition, the […]
Kwara Youth League Super Six tournament get resumption date
The League Management Committee (ALMC) of the most prestigious youth league in the country, Kwara Youth League has announced the commencement of the league’s Super Six tournament. Although the league was placed on hold because of the outbreak of coronavirus earlier in the year, the first round of matches has been concluded with Kwara Football […]
Rivers United are Gov Wike Pre-Season tournament champions
Rivers United Football Club were crowned champions of the 2nd edition of Governor Wike Pre-season tournament after they defeated Bayelsa United FC 5-4 on penalties. Christian Mizo silenced the home fans at Sharks Stadium with the curtain raiser while substitute Chika Godwin weaved past his man and sent the ball to the roof for the […]
Late Justice Ajanah’s dream for sports development shall be kept alive – Fatimat
Poised on the need to keep the legacy and dream of late Justice Nasiru Ajanah towards sport development and talent discovery alive, the chairperson of Kogi state Athletic Federation, Mrs. Fatimat Yusuf has sponsored a Secondary School Track and Field championship. Speaking to sport writers via phone call at the end of the championship, Fatimat […]