By Jimoh Bashir Abubakar Bukola Saraki Football Club just concluded its nationwide Players’ Talent Hunt and Development Programme in Ilorin, which was the North Central exercise in its search for the next generation of soccer stars in football. The initiative, which is being executed by one of the best privately managed football clubs in Nigeria, […]
New Kwara Squash Courts to host 5th Ex-Pro tournament
Uniquely built as the first of its kind, Kwara Squash Courts, a distinctive project spearheaded by Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the Governor of Kwara State, was officially inaugurated yesterday, Thursday August 15, 2024, to host the prestigious squash championship organized by the Ex Squash Players Association of Nigeria (Ex-Pro). The championship, dubbed as the 5th Ex-Pro […]
5th First Lady U-14 Inter-Local Government table tennis tourney holds in Oke-Oyi
The fifth edition of Kwara First Lady, Ambassador Professor (Mrs) Olufolake AbdulRazaq U-14 table tennis championship has been scheduled to hold at Oke-Oyi, Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State. The competition, tagged “Mummy Olufolake Catch them young, Ilorin East 2024” will hold between Tuesday September3rd to Thursday September 5th, 2024. The grassroots table […]
Saraki thrilled with ABS FC/PTDP Nationwide Scouting Programme
The Proprietor of Abubakar Bukola Saraki Football Club (ABS FC), Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki has expressed his excitement and delight at the successful conclusion of the team’s nationwide Players Talent Development Program (PTDP) talent hunt, held from July 25 to August 11, 2024. In an official statement posted on his social media platforms, Senator Saraki […]
What next for Nigeria, after Paris 2024 Olympics?
By Dare Kuti It’s no longer news that Nigeria returned empty-handed from the just concluded Paris 2024 Olympic Games with several of our medal hopefuls failing to make the podium finish. Many Nigerians expressed displeasure in Team Nigeria and wondered how the Federal Government of Nigeria would release the sum of 12 billion naira for […]
We are repositioning Kwara for sports tourism, service economy -Gov AbdulRazaq
Kwara State Government has stated plans to diversify its economy beyond agriculture, focusing more on sports tourism and a service-based economy. Rafiu Ajakaiye, Chief Press Secretary to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq made this known, and emphasized that significant investments in sports are intended to complement other infrastructure developments in the capital. “The Governor’s vision is to […]
ABS FC celebrates Taiwo Awoniyi on 27th Birthday
Abubakar Bukola Saraki Football Club (ABS FC) has joined the football community in celebrating Nigerian Super Eagles striker, Taiwo Awoniyi on his 27th birthday today, August 12, 2024. The 2013 FIFA U17 World Cup winner, who currently plays for Premier League club Nottingham Forest and the Nigeria national team has consistently impressed fans with his […]
Kwara United, SWAN send birthday greetings to Taiwo Awoniyi
The management of Kwara United Football Club extends their warm wishes to Taiwo Awoniyi, the talented Super Eagles and Nottingham forward, on the occasion of his birthday. Taiwo Awoniyi, a distinguished figure known for his remarkable contributions to football development, particularly at the grassroots level, celebrates his 27th birthday today. Equally, the Sports Writers’ Association […]
9th LGAN Western Zonal Ladies Golf Championship tees-off in Ilorin Thursday
The 9th Western Zonal edition of Ladies Golfers Association of Nigeria (LGAN) Ladies Golf Championship, with the theme, ‘Queen of the Greens’ has been scheduled to tee-off on Thursday August 15th, 2024, at the Ilorin Golf Club. The three-day event will have over 70 Ladies from Golf Clubs all over Nigeria participating, with lots of […]
ABS/PTDP North Central Zonal Talent Hunt ends in Ilorin
The ABS Player Talent Development Program (PTDP) Nationwide Talent Hunt, a comprehensive scouting program aimed at discovering and nurturing young football talents across Nigeria, has come to a successful conclusion in Ilorin, Kwara State. The programme, which kicked off on July 26th in Kaduna, traversed the six geopolitical zones, making stops in Bauchi, Calabar, Owerri, […]