The National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko has commended the successful hosting of the inaugural National School Board Games, describing it as a significant step in the advancement of school sports in Nigeria. The event, which featured chess in its pilot phase, was organized by the Nigeria School Sport Federation (NSSF) in collaboration […]
Former C’wealth champion, Atanda Musa appreciates Gov AbdulRazaq for naming Table Tennis Arena after Him
Former Commonwealth Table Tennis Champion, Atanda Musa has appreciated Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for naming the Ultra Modern Table Tennis Arena after him. The Table Tennis Legend expressed the appreciation when he paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman, Kwara State Sports Commission, Mallam Bolakale Adisa Mogaji. The former African Champion and Olympia said he […]
Gesinde Fregene appointed Vice Chairman, Kwara YSFON
The Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON), Kwara State branch, has appointed Alhaji Gesinde Adedeji Amosa Fregene as its new Vice Chairman. His appointment was announced in a statement signed by the State Chairman, Prince Ademola Kiyesola, and released through the association’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Yusuf Feruke, following a recent Executive meeting held in […]
President Federation Cup: Kwara teams begin fight for honour February 13
The 2025 President Federation Cup competition in Kwara state is expected to kick off on Thursday February 13, 2025, with seven male clubs and two female teams. The seven male clubs are the main and U19 teams of Kwara United Football Club, Kasam FA, Foresight FA, Unicorn FC, Ka’ah FA and Abubakar Bukola Saraki Ilorin […]
See NSC as your home, Dikko tells Nigeria Deaf Sports Federation
National Sports Commission Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko Friday welcomed a delegation of Nigeria Deaf Sports Federation (NDSF), led by its President, Alhaji Dagbo Suleiman Saka and his members across the states, on a working visit. His message to them during the visit was, “See this place (NSC) as your home”. The meeting availed the Chairman […]
National Sports Commission in capable hands- Aluko
The Chairman of the Association of Former Female Athletes in Nigeria (AFFAN), Dr Toyin Aluko, has expressed confidence that the National Sports Commission (NSC) is now in the hands of competent sports administrators. Dr Aluko made this statement after a closed door meeting between AFFAN members and the Director General of the National Sports Commission, […]
Sar’dauna of Ilorin Cup: Gov AbdulRazaq to grace final as Baruten, Asa fight for ultimate prize
Kwara State Governor and the Chairman of Governors’ Forum in Nigeria, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is expected to grace the final of the 1st edition of Sar’dauna of Ilorin football competition tomorrow, Wednesday February 5th, 2025. The final match between Baruten Local Government team and their Asa counterparts will hold at the Rashidi Yekini Main-Bowl of […]
Saka Eletu Unity All Stars Football competition final holds February 22
The grand finale of Eletu Unity All-Stars Football competition has been scheduled to hold on Saturday February 22, 2025, at the Rashidi Yekini Main-Bowl of the George Agbazika Innih Stadium Complex, Ilorin, beginning from 9.00am. The competition is being sponsored by Hon. Yusuf Eletu Saka, through his Foundation, Saka Eletu Foundation. Excel All Stars are […]
1st Sar’dauna Cup: Asa shocks Ilorin West, as Offa, Oyun, Baruten reaches semi-final
Asa Local Government team today, Monday February 3, 2025, defeated favourites, Ilorin West team 3-1 on penalties in the first quarter-final match of the ongoing Sar’dauna of Ilorin Cup competition, to advance to the semi-final. Asa team scored an early goal, but conceded late equaliser, and were lucky to scale through after the penalties. Also, […]
ABS Ilorin FC players, officials arrive Ilorin after vehicle accident
Players and officials of Abubakar Bukola Saraki Football Club, who were involved in a road accident along the Ogbomoso-Ilorin expressway, have been safely evacuated to Ilorin. The team was returning from Lagos when their bus collided with a trailer, resulting in damage to the vehicle and minor injuries to a few players and officials. A […]