Ọjà Tuntun FC emerged champion of the 2024 ITFA/KWAITA Unity Cup after a thrilling finale that underscored the tournament’s core message of unity, grassroots development, and cultural harmony. They defeated Baboko 6-5 on penalties, after a crucial goalless draw, in the match decided at Kwara Football Academy pitch on Sunday, November 30, 2025. The competition, […]
NFF bigwigs, football stakeholders storm Ilorin as Enebi, Super Eagles Secretary, buries mother
Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, was a convergence point for top football administrators, officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), and leading stakeholders in the country’s football ecosystem on Saturday as Enebi Achor, the Secretary of the Super Eagles, laid his late mother, Mrs Ruth Bola Achor, to rest. The solemn but well-attended ceremony drew […]
Kwara Stadium scoreboard reinstalled after seven years, a testament to Gov AbdulRazaq’s commitment
After more than seven years of inactivity, the iconic scoreboard at the George Agbazika Innih Stadium Complex, Ilorin, has finally been remounted, as the process of restoring and remodeling it to meet modern standards begins. The scoreboard, once a proud centerpiece of the stadium, was violently brought down by a heavy storm in 2018, and […]
Gusau inspects, approves Kwara Stadium, pledges to bring international matches to Ilorin
*Commends Gov AbdulRazaq The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has commended Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for the ongoing renovation and upgrading of George Agbazika Innih Stadium. He equally commended the State FA, being led by Alhaji Idris Abdullahi Musa Thuraya, for showing quality leadership that is turning […]
Bayelsa, Kaduna states to host National Sports Festivals as NSC secures host states for 2028 and 2030 Games
In what will go down as another milestone for the Country’s Sports development, the National Sports commission, NSC, has secured host states for the 2028 and 2030 National Sports Festivals. The 2028 Games will be held in the beautiful South South state of Bayelsa, located in the core of the Niger Delta while the 2030 […]
Thuraya charges SWAN to showcase Kwara’s potentials, attract sponsors to sports
Chairman of the Kwara State Football Association, Mallam Idris Abdullahi Musa Thuraya, has called on the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara State Chapter, to rise to the challenge of repositioning the state’s sporting image by constantly showcasing its vast potential, talents, and unique brand identity. Thuraya made the call while addressing sports journalists […]
Titiloye warns against misinformation, faults social media comment on Kwara Stadium pitch
Sports journalists have been advised to carry out their duties diligently, adhere strictly to professional ethics, and distinguish themselves from content creators in order to preserve the integrity of the profession. Chairman of Kwara United Football Club, Sir Kumbi Titiloye, gave the charge in his goodwill message at a mini reception held in honour of […]
Tinubu ‘deeply pained’ by Super Eagles’ World Cup exit – Adeboye
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was left deeply disappointed by the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after their playoff loss to DR Congo in Morocco, a top Presidential Aide has disclosed. Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye, Senior Special Adviser on Grassroots Sports Development to the President, revealed the President’s reaction in Ilorin […]
NSC opens Technical Session of 2nd National Council on Sports in Calabar
The National Sports Commission (NSC), under the leadership of its Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, and Director-General, Honourable Bukola Olopade, on Tuesday opened the Technical Session of the 2nd National Council on Sports in Calabar, Cross River State. The Technical Session forms a major component of the wider Council activities being steered by the Commission toward […]
FOR THE RECORD: Prince Oladimeji Ladi Thompson: The ‘Quiet Architect’ of Kwara United’s stability
For years, Kwara United Football Club lived on the edge, oscillating between flashes of brilliance and seasons of uncertainty, often undermined by the instability that plagued its administration. In a league where boards change as often as jerseys, Kwara United’s history, easily moving from the elite and lower league owing to frequent call for, and […]