President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has commended the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for sponsoring the Chairman of the Kwara Football Association, Mallam Idris Abdullahi Musa (Thuraya), to Morocco for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 World Cup play-off fixtures. Gusau described the Governor’s gesture as “a clear and […]
Biffo pledges cash rewards for Kwara United, ABS FC Man of the Match awards
Former Kwara United Head Coach, Abdullahi Usman Biffo, has pledged to constantly reward outstanding players of Kwara United and ABS FC with cash prizes, beginning this weekend. Biffo announced the gesture on Friday in a phone chat with the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) from his base in USA. According to him, the Man […]
GSL Network Eyes Africa As Next Football Powerhouse, Partners Dolly P Academy
The representative of GSL Global Network, a leading football talent scouting and management firm, Fillip Stanoyevich, has said that the future of global football lies in Africa, with Nigeria playing a central role in shaping tomorrow’s stars. Stanoyevich made this known in Ilorin at the end of a joint scouting exercise organized by GSL Network […]
ITFA/KWAITA Unity Cup enters semi-finals, as stakeholders laud the tournament’s impact
This year’s Igbo Traders Football Association (ITFA) organized Kwara Igbo Traders Associations (KWAITA) Unity Cup competition entered the semi-final stage over the weekend, marking another milestone in the fast-rising grassroots football tournament that has continued to unite Igbo communities in the state, and showcase budding talents across Kwara. The competition has produced thrilling encounters, unexpected […]
Kwara United stretch unbeaten run with hard-fought draw in Lafia
Kwara United today, Sunday November 9, 2025, held table-toppers, Nasarawa United to a 1–1 draw in a Matchday 12 clash of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) at the Lafia City Stadium, extending their unbeaten streak. The hosts took an early lead just one minute into the game through Yusuf Anas, sending the home crowd […]
Inside the Inner Caucus of Football Legends: The Veterans keeping the game alive
In the heart of Ilorin, where football remains more than just a sport but a communal passion, stands a unique fellowship, the Inner Caucus of Football Legends. Yet, within this vibrant family of ex-players, administrators, coaches, and football lovers, there exists a driving force that keeps the group grounded, purposeful, and progressive — the Inner […]
2026 FIFA World Cup Playoffs: Chelle picks Ekong, Osimhen, Moses, 21 others for big battles
Captain William Ekong, ace forward Victor Osimhen, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, and defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Calvin Bassey have been included in Nigeria’s 24-man list for next week’s 2026 FIFA World Cup African Play-off Tournament in Rabat, Morocco. Super Eagles’ Head Coach Eric Chelle has also included 89-cap midfielder Alex Iwobi, exciting young defender Benjamin Fredericks, midfielders […]
El-Lado mourns Veteran Journalist Yusuf Feruke
The death of veteran journalist, Mallam Yusuf Feruke, has continued to draw an outpouring of grief from colleagues and admirers across the country, with Alhaji Olatunji Mohammed El-Lado describing the development as a monumental loss to the Nigerian media and sports community. In a condolence message issued in Ilorin today Friday, November 7, 2025, Alhaji […]
Maigidansanma mourns Veteran Journalist, Mallam Yusuf Feruke
Alhaji Mohammed Haruna Maigidansanma has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of veteran journalist, Mallam Yusuf Feruke, describing his death as a monumental loss to the Nigerian sports fraternity and the journalism profession. In a condolence message made available to journalists in Abuja, Alhaji Maigidansanma of the National Sports Commission said the late Feruke was […]
Kwara United set for tough NPFL road tests in Lafia and Maiduguri
Kwara United will this weekend, and next weekend embark on double away fixtures in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchdays 12 and 13, taking on league leaders Nasarawa United in Lafia and El-Kanemi Warriors in Maiduguri. The Harmony Boys are keen to consolidate on their impressive form, having recorded two home wins and two […]