Former Secretary of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara State Chapter, and media practitioner Dare Kuti has been appointed Media Director of the Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria (GFN). The appointment was contained in a letter dated September 27, 2026, and signed by the GFN President, Prince Kelvin Erhunmwunse. According to the Federation, Kuti’s […]
Guinea-Bissau humble Super Eagles 3–0 in AFCON 2027 Qualifier
Nigeria’s Super Eagles suffered a heavy 3–0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau today Tuesday September 29, 2026, in their second Group L fixture of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. The defeat at the Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro in Bissau represents a major setback for Eric Chelle’s side, who had opened their campaign with […]
Kwara SWAN hails Coach Busari, celebrates Flamingos’ WAFU-B U17 Girls cup triumph
The Kwara State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has congratulated Coach Akeem Busari, who hails from Igbo-Owu in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, on leading Nigeria’s U17 Women’s National team, the Flamingos, to victory at the WAFU-B U17 Girls Cup in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire. The Flamingos defeated Togo 4-0 […]
Amira Mohammed wins Sapetro Junior Tennis Tournament, adds to growing trophy haul
Kwara State tennis has recorded another promising success with young sensation Amira Mohammed, daughter of the Chairman of the Kwara State Tennis Association, ACP Tunde Mohammed Magaji Nda, emerging champion of the 2026 Sapetro Junior Tennis Tournament in Lagos State. Amira clinched the U-12 title at the tournament, further underlining her growing reputation as one […]
Kwara United clears air on Akanni, says club operates open-door policy
The Chairman of Kwara United Football Club, Kumbi Titiloye, has reiterated the club’s commitment to transparency, accountability and an open-door management policy, assuring supporters and stakeholders that the management remains accessible and willing to provide clarification on issues concerning the club. Titiloye, who was reacting to matters raised on Akanni’s whereabout by stakeholders in a […]
JK Yusuf Foundation backs 5th JAFAK Cup, urges youths to embrace meaningful engagement
The JK Yusuf Foundation has thrown its weight behind the 5th edition of the Joseph Aranloye Fakayode (JAFAK) Memorial RingoNG Cup, describing the grassroots football competition as a commendable initiative capable of positively impacting young people and the wider community. Speaking on the sidelines of the draw ceremony for the competition, Mr. Muyiwa Yusuf, a […]
22nd CNS, 14th NOWA Cup ends with commitment, objectives redefined
From the school fields and neighbourhood playgrounds where young Nigerians first discover their passion for football to the national and international arenas where the country’s finest talents eventually represent Nigeria, the journey of football development has always depended on one essential ingredient, a sustainable grassroots development system. For more than six decades, the Youth Sports […]
Kwara SWAN urges govt to sustain State Sports Festival
The Kwara State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has urged the state government to sustain the Kwara State Sports Festival as an annual or biennial event. The association made the call in a communiqué issued at the end of its cCongress held on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at the Taiwo Awoniyi […]
Kwara All Stars felicitate AbdulRazaq on Sarduana Ngeri honour
The entire Kwara State All Stars Football Family has congratulated the Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on his conferment as the Sarduana Ngeri of Ilorin Emirate. In a congratulatory message signed by the President of the Kwara State Allstars, Alhaji Idris SMO, the football family described the prestigious traditional honour as a well-deserved recognition […]
Kwara All Stars felicitate AbdulRazaq on Sarduana Ngeri honour
The entire Kwara State All Stars Football Family has congratulated the Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on his conferment as the Sarduana Ngeri of Ilorin Emirate. In a congratulatory message signed by the President of the Kwara State Allstars, Alhaji Idris SMO, the football family described the prestigious traditional honour as a well-deserved recognition […]