Debutants Gombe United got their Ogunjobi Gold Cup campaign off in a flying start after they put two goals past FC Ebedei in the opening game of the nation’s prestigious pre-season tourney which kicks off in Ilorin, Kwara State today. It took the Savannah Scorpions nine minutes to register their first ever goal in the […]
NSF 2020: Ekiti intensifies preparation, Inaugurates Committee
As part of efforts to boost sports development in Ekiti state, and to ensure a high-quality performance from the athletes at the National Sports Festival, Edo 2020, the Chairman of the State Sports Council, Dr. Isaac Ayodele has set up a Main Organising Committee (MOC) for the event. Inaugurating the Committee in Ado Ekiti, Ayodele […]
Gov AbdulRazaq, Ministry of Sports boost Kwara handball, tennis teams
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq paid an unscheduled visit to the on-going Prudent Energy handball league on Wednesday evening, watching one of the most exciting game of the tournament between Plateau Peacocks and Edo Dynamos Expectedly the Governor used the opportunity to visit his team, Kwara Adorable Angels, who are currently 3rd on the […]
Kwara FA: Gold Cup to be played behind closed doors
The Kwara State Football Association has confirmed that the 2020 edition of Ogunjobi Gold Cup will be played behind closed doors. A statement by the FA Chairman, Malam Idris Abdullahi Musa today, through his Special Adviser on Media, Bolaji Lawal, said the FA are leaving no stone unturned to ensure maximum compliance with guidelines on […]
GAC Motor becomes Official Automobile Partner of NFF
At a simple but telling and historic event in Lagos on Tuesday, the Nigeria Football Federation and GAC Motor signed a partnership agreement that had all the components of a groundbreaking relationship. The union confers on GAC Motor the title of Official Automobile Partner of Nigeria Football Federation. The momentous signing ceremony at the GAC Headquarters […]
Kwara Scrabble Association ready for Edo 2020 -Chairman
The Chairman of the Scrabble Association of Kwara state, Mr. Olumayowa Kabir Aliyu has spoken of his player’s readiness to participate and do the state proud at the forthcoming national Sports Festival in Edo state. Speaking to newsmen during the 25th Scrabble Retreat at Olufoda Resort and Hotels Limited, Awolowo road, Ilorin on Sunday, he […]
INTERVIEW: Why I formed Abruka Queens FC -Alhaja Segilola Alaya
Alhaja Segilola Alaya is the Chairman of the Female Football Development Committee of the Kwara State Football Association, and the Proprietress, Abruka Queens Football Club of Ilorin. She spoke to sportsbash.com.ng on why she formed the Club, and how the journey started. Excerpts: How did you come into sports? It was a funny journey. I […]
AFCON Qualifier: CAF bars media, journalists from Nigeria, Sierra Leone match
The Confederation of African Football has categorically stated that no journalists or supporters would be allowed inside the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City for Friday’s 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone. In the guidelines communicated to the Nigeria Football Federation, CAF […]
NFF: Agents, coaches who engage in sharp practices will be prosecuted
The Nigeria Football Federation has issued a strong warning against sharp practices by player-managers, football agents, coaches and even parents of football players, saying the Federation would go as far as prosecuting those who are found culpable. NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, disclosed on Monday that the Federation has been inundated with tales of […]
Gov Wike Cup: Rivers United set to redeem image against Akwa United
Rivers United Football Club gets back to Governor Nyesom Wike pre-season cup action today, as they take on Akwa United Football Club of Uyo at the Sharks Stadium Port Harcourt this evening, from 4.00pm The “Pride of Rivers” will be hoping to bounce back to winning ways after a 0-1 defeat to Lobi Stars in […]