The Head Coach of the Flying Eagles of Nigeria, Coach Aliyu Zubairu, has declared that the team will approach their next group stage game against Kenya with all sense of positivity The gaffer disclosed this while fielding questions from journalists following the goalless draw against Morroco on Sunday. While noting that the main target of […]
Assault: NLO sanctions, fines Dohz FA, La Planet FC
Following a report of assault and display of hooliganism leveled against Dohz FA and La Planet FC in their Matchday 5 of the NLO at Ilorin centre, the league organising body has sanctioned and fined the two clubs. The NLO Secretariat has.equally awarded the abandoned match to La Planet FC. In the letters to the […]
Maigidansanma congratulates Kwara United on reaching Federations Cup semi-final
Former Kwara United Football Club of Ilorin, General Manager, Alhaji Mohammrd Haruna Maigidansanma has congratulated Coach Tunde Sanni and his boys for reaching the semi-final of the 2025 President Federation Cup. It would be recalled that Kwara United emerged victorious in the quarter-finals of the 2025 President Federation Cup, defeating Akwa United and securing a […]
AmuGold bets on football to boost brand, empower Kwara youths
In a strategic move blending sports development with brand marketing, AmuGold, a leading cosmetics company in Nigeria, has launched the inaugural edition of the AmuGold Football Competition, signaling its intent to make it an annual fixture. The competition, which kicked off today Sunday May 4, 2025 at the Kwara Football Academy (KFA), is more than […]
President Federation Cup: Thuraya appeals to govt, stakeholders on Kwara United
The Chairman of Kwara State Football Association, Mallam Idris Abdullahi Musa has appealed to the state Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to go extra miles in supporting and motivating the state’s darling team, Kwara United Football Club to win the ongoing President Federation Cup competition. He equally charged all stakeholders in the state and beyond, to […]
14 days to go: Ogun State ready to host Nigeria’s biggest Sports Festival Yet
Nearly two decades after making history in 2006, Ogun State is once again taking center stage. Back then, the Gateway Games left a lasting impression on the nation under the visionary leadership of the then Ogun State Governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel and then Commissioner for Sports, Hon. Bukola Olopade. The much-anticipated 22nd National Sports Festival […]
Bayour Issah bags Nigeria Babe Ruth League Sports Media Personality Award
Ace Sportscaster, Bayour Issah was yesterday, Wednesday April 30, 2025, presented with an award of Excellence by Nigeria Babe Ruth League, for his contributions to the development of the game. While presenting the award to Bayour Issah, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sportspro International in Ilorin, Asagunla James PhD, the Roster Submission Administrator for […]
NNL 25: Bolu Ajina the hero as ABS FC defeat Sporting Lagos in Ilorin
Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin Football Club secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Sporting Lagos FC in their Nigeria National League (NNL) Matchday 15 encounter, today Saturday April 26, 2025, at the Rashidi Yekini Main-Bowl of the George Agbazika Innih Stadium Complex, Ilorin, Kwara State. After a goalless first half, ABS Ilorin FC’s persistence paid […]
Francis Orbih elected into Badminton World Federation Council
President, Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), Francis Orbih, has been elected as a Council member of the Badminton World Federation (BWF). The election took place during the BWF Annual General Meeting held today Saturday, April 26, in Xiamen, China, where Orbih emerged victorious over top contenders from other African countries. He will join Cameroon’s Odette […]
Team Nigeria closes African Senior Weightlifting Championship with 13 gold, 4 silver and 1 bronze
Team Nigeria has wrapped up its participation at the 2025 African Senior Weightlifting Championship in Moka, Mauritius, with a stunning haul of 18 medals—13 gold, 4 silver, and 1 bronze, cementing its status as a continental powerhouse in the sport. Nigeria’s final day of competition saw Sarah Ovayioza deliver a show-stopping performance in the Women’s […]