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  Makamz Football Club, Ilorin has emerged Champions of the maiden Mohammed Amin Aluko Football Competition after beating Kelebe football club by a lone goal on Thursday . The Competition was organized by Badari Community Youth Forum Oja-Iya in Partnership with Babbi Bread in memory of Late Mohammed Aluko who died few months ago. The match which was played at ECWA Primary School Oja-Iya, of Taiwo Road, Ilorin saw Makamz team smile home with Ram as star prize and runners up went home with  goat in spirit of Eld Kabir Festival. Speaking at the event, a bossom friend of late Aluko and former GM of Radio Kwara, Alhaji Kayode Aremu commended all the participating teams for demonstrating the spirit of sportsmanship throughout the competition, noting that the tournament was put together by Badari Community Youth Forum to recognize immense contributions of late Aluko towards sports development in the state. He stressed that the competition will be an annual event and praised the organ...

Cherubim and Seraphim (C&S) Global Church Movements donated the sum of 100 million naira to C&S First Pishon Academy ahead of the 2023 Partille Cup in Sweden. The Chief Executive Officer, Pishon Sports Academy and Sports Equipment manufacturing, Jide Ojomu made the revelation to newsman after a novelty handball match held in honour of outgoing Commissioner For Police in Kwara State, AIG Paul Odama in Ilorin on Thursday. The ex handball player said there are plans by C&S to build a sports complex worth 15 billion naira in Galilee land. He said, "After winning the 2022 National U12 and U15 Handball Championship in Sokoto for Kwara State which qualified them for the Sweden tournament, the teams were in danger of missing out in the big handball event until C&S and private individuals came to their rescue. "The total amount being put together given the amount we gave to them is about N125 million. But they have coughed out between N70 million and N80 million; all f...

    … … as Team Odama defeats Team Magaji Cherubim and Seraphim First Pishon Handball Academy of Kwara have been tipped to be world beaters in Sweden by outgoing Kwara State Commissioner of Police, AIG Paul Odama. He made this remark at the Handball court of the Kwara State Stadium where he was hosted to a novelty match which marks part of the send forth package the teams organised in his honour after bagging new promotion as Assistant Inspector general of police. Team Paul Odama defeated Team Bolakale Magaji 11 to 10 goals at the outdoor handball court of Kwara State Stadium on Thursday. AIG Odama, a former national team handball player, himself, has been one of the sport team's few backers, buying them jerseys and other equipment for training. "With what I have seen of these teams, I can assure you that these boys and girls are world beaters. "Handball, over the years, has changed. In our days, it used to be about brute force. "These days it is more of technicaliti...

    ... .Congratulates Emir of Ilorin on Durbar Celebration  Ilorin based Engineer and Football Enthusiast, Engr Ahmed Olaide has Felicitated with the good People of Kwara state, particularly Muslim faithfuls on the occasion of the 2023 Eld Kabir Festival. Engr Olaide who is currently on Hajj in his Sallah Message on Wednesday, implored Kwarans to reflect on the teachings and lessons of the Eld- Adha, noting that Obedience, Patience and Perseverance is the Hallmark of the festival as exemplified and demonstrated by Prophet Ismail and his father, Prophet Ibrahim.  "I want to Congratulate Muslims across the state on the celebration of this year's Eld Kabir Festival, I also extend my greeting to the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Dr Ibrahim Sulu Gambari CFR and the entire Emirate on the  occasion of the Eld -Adha, praying for more years to celebrate inshallah" " We should not see Eld Kabir as a mere merriment but a festival for sober reflection and a period to rededicate o...

  By Olayinka Owolewa  Taiwo Michael Awoniyi, a young Nigerian footballer who play as a forward for Premier League Club, Nottingham Forest Football Club in England, has become a household name in Kwara State, Nigeria.  His passion for football and philanthropic activities have endeared him to the hearts of many people in the state. Awoniyi was born in Ilorin, Kwara State, some few years ago and started playing football from a tender age.  He developed his skills playing football on the streets of Ilorin, and soon joined a local football Unicorn Football Academy, where he was discovered by a talent scout who spotted his raw talent and potential. Awoniyi moved to Imperial Academy where he made his professional debut and soon became a key player for the club.  His impressive performances caught the attention of top football clubs in Europe, and in 2015, he was signed by Liverpool FC in England. Since joining Liverpool, Awoniyi has been on loan to several football c...

    ....Congratulates Emir of Ilorin on Durbar Festival  The Gubernatorial Candidate of the Zenith Labour Party in the 2023 General Elections in the State, Alhaji Usman Danjuma has rejoiced with the good People of Kwara state, particularly Muslim faithfuls on the occasion of the 2023 Eld Kabir Festival. Alhaji Usman Danjuma in his Sallah Message, challenged Kwarans to reflect on the teachings and lessons of the Eld- Adha, noting that Obedience, Patience and Perseverance is the Hallmark of the festival as exemplified and demonstrated by Prophet Ismail and his father, Prophet Ibrahim.  "I want to Congratulate Muslims across the state on the celebration of this year's Eld Kabir Festival, I also extend my greetings to Etsu Tsaragi and the entire tsaragi Emirate on the occasion, praying for more years to celebrate inshallah" " We should not see Eld Kabir as mere merriment but a festival for sober reflection and a period to rededicate our lives to the cause of Allah, may h...

   ...... Sympathises shop owners over the sad incident.  Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Kwara State Chapter has expressed dismay over the security laxity in the surrounding of the state's stadium complex. Items worth millions of naira have been stolen and vandalized in the last four months at the state's sports edifice. In a statement jointly signed by the association's Chairman, Ayodeji Ismail and Assist Secretary, Sodiq Adebara, said the porous state of security in the stadium made it possible for some burglars to gain access to shops in the complex which one of them is owned  by a FIFA Accredited Photojournalist, Abdul Momoh. The thieves burgled Abdul Momoh shop, destroying some of his properties worth millions of Naira and studio light, speed light and standing fan were carted away, statement says. It described the incident as unfortunate which could jeopardize the commercial activities in the stadium if adequate security is not guaranteed. The sta...

 Feature: By Ayodeji Ismail  Elections into the Board of the Kwara State Football Association, Kwara FA, has come and gone while the lessons from it linger on.  It was a battle between the incumbent and the challenger; at the end of the contest, the incumbent, Mallam Idris Musa Abdullahi 'Turaya' emerged winner, polling 19 votes against the challenger, Engr Olaide Ahmad's four votes . It was a show of love and exhibition of spirit of sportsmanship immediately after the announcement of results seeing, Engr Olaide congratulating the winner and even pledging his unalloyed support for his programs aimed at developing football from the grassroots. There is no doubt that Engr Olaide fought a good fight and has made his mark as a force to be reckoned with in the administration of football in the state. That Engr Olaide could shake the status quo,  convince some delegates with his robust and intimidating manifestos to pitch tent with him in challenge of Mallam Idris Musa Tur...

      All is set for the finals of the second edition of Ilorin Emirate Durbar Football Competition holding on Monday in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. The final of the championship, which is at the instance of the Ilorin Emirate Durbar Committee, will kick off by 3:pm at the pitch of the Kwara Football Academy. The tournament is part of the activities lined up to herald this year's Ilorin Emirate Grand Durbar scheduled for Thursday. According a member of the organizing committee, Mallam Nurudeen Ibrahim, the football championship featured football clubs of traditional chiefs and District Heads within the Ilorin Emirate. Ibrahim, who is also the National Publicity Secretary of the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) urged the citizens of the Ilorin Emirate to troop out to the Stadium Complex for the finals of the football tournament.

  All is set for the finals of the second edition of Ilorin Emirate Durbar Football Competition holding on Monday in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. The final of the championship, which is at the instance of the Ilorin Emirate Durbar Committee, will kick off by 3:pm at the pitch of the Kwara Football Academy. The tournament is part of the activities lined up to herald this year's Ilorin Emirate Grand Durbar scheduled for Thursday. According a member of the organizing committee, Mallam Nurudeen Ibrahim, the football championship featured football clubs of traditional chiefs and District Heads within the Ilorin Emirate. Ibrahim, who is also the National Publicity Secretary of the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) urged the citizens of the Ilorin Emirate to troop out to the Stadium Complex for the finals of the football tournament.

  Oyo and Delta states’ men and women have emerged champions of the 2023 BetKing 3x3 Wheelchair Basketball National Championship which was held at the outdoor Sports Hall of Alake Sports Centre in Abeokuta, Ogun state. Oyo state defeated Lagos state 10-1 to lift the trophy in the men's category while Delta state defeated Oyo state 3-2 to win the women's category. Osun state came down from three points to beat Abuja 7-5 to seal third position in the men's category while Imo state pummeled Kwara state 5-1 to settle for third position in the women's category. Speaking at the closing ceremony, President of Wheelchair Basketball Federation of Nigeria, Mr Seyi Johnson said the championship was an opportunity for the players to get an opportunity to represent Nigeria at the African Para Games in Ghana next September. He said the current board is working round the clock in ensuring Nigeria returns to its rightful position in Africa. Johnshon said, "The current board plans ...

  Former President of the Wheelchair Basketball Federation of Nigeria (WBFN), Chief Bukola Olopade revealed that winners of the BetKing 3x3 Wheelchair Basketball National Championship will pocket the sum of N2.2 million naira. The Former Commissioner for Youths and Sport made the pronouncement during the Wheelchair Basketball National Championship taking place at the Alake Sports Centre on Friday. Olopade said the Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun is a passionate lover of sports and also supports persons living with disabilities. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nilayo Sports Management Limited said his partnership with the current board led by Seyi Johnson will produce positive results. He said, "I do not know what the prize money for this championship is but from my pocket, on behalf of the Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency Dapo Abiodun I will support this event with the sum of 2.2 million naira. "First position in the men's and women's c...

  The Kwara State Stadium Badminton Veterans will on Saturday 24th June, 2023 stage a Badminton Relay Competition for it's members who retires from civil service and one bestowed with award. According to the statement from the MOC, the competition is aimed at Celebrating Members of the club who have retired after their Meritorious Service and to also thank God for sparing their lives. The Competition which will hold at the at Indoor Sports Hall, will feature active Players court 3 and court 4 members is put together to Celebrate, Engr Kamila who was recently bestowed with the Prestigious award of the fellowship of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering, Alhaji Amosa Adedeji Fregene who was promoted to the peak of his career as the state's Permanent Secretary and Pharmacist Lanre Alege who just retired as the Deputy Director, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital. Members of the Club are enjoined to attend promptly as reception for the guests and dignitaries follows after the Comp...

Adesiyan Isaac Opeyemi, a FIFA licensed agent has stated that agent and scouting activities for soccer could be used to save young people from going to crime like online scamming. The agent said this while gushing with delight and excitement at passing the recent global soccer ruling body's exams for agents/scouts, promising that he is all set to do more in scouting for raw talents needing exposures. Opeyemi made the statement in Ilorin, at the Kwara State Football Academy, venue of the Amapro Bet9ja playoffs. He was in the company of Shogo Shodunke, CEO, Amapro sports promotion outfit and leading consultant in soccer related promotions.  " There are lots of talents in this country and my own job as an agent is to find them wherever they are, prepare them and showcase them so that they can become a star in future. "FIFA has done a lot in terms of managing age related matters in talent hunt. They have trained us a great deal and there are going to be other trainings. He fu...

The  Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Mallam Bolakale Magaji has urged Offa VC Coach, Mr Suleiman Ajeigbe to bring his wealth of experience into the state owned teams Mallam Bola Magaji stated this on Monday  while receiving in audience of Offa Volleyball Club in his office ahead of the 2023 Nigeria Volleyball Premier League in Abuja next month  Mallam Magaji  admitted that volleyball has a strong root in Offa and it has been noticed with the series of grassroot programmes. He advised the professional players to be disciplined and be a pathway for other young players to play professional volleyball outside the shores of Africa. Earlier, the coach of Offa VC, Mr Suleiman Ajeigbe said Offa VC is ready to make the state proud by lifting a double at the 2023 Nigeria Volleyball Premier League. He commended the Executive Chairman of the Commission for playing a fatherly role in the team. The National U17 Coach said, "Offa VC have come to seek for yo...

  The  Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Mallam Bolakale Magaji has urged Offa VC Coach, Mr Suleiman Ajeigbe to bring his wealth of experience into the state owned teams Mallam Bola Magaji stated this on Monday  while receiving in audience of Offa Volleyball Club in his office ahead of the 2023 Nigeria Volleyball Premier League in Abuja next month  Mallam Magaji  admitted that volleyball has a strong root in Offa and it has been noticed with the series of grassroot programmes. He advised the professional players to be disciplined and be a pathway for other young players to play professional volleyball outside the shores of Africa. Earlier, the coach of Offa VC, Mr Suleiman Ajeigbe said Offa VC is ready to make the state proud by lifting a double at the 2023 Nigeria Volleyball Premier League. He commended the Executive Chairman of the Commission for playing a fatherly role in the team. The National U17 Coach said, "Offa VC have come to seek...

  Embattled Head Coach, Kwara Athletics Association, KAA, Adeniyi Awe, has explained that disgraced former head coach of the association, Hammeed Muritala, deceived him into joining Kwara's athletics contingent to Benin for the AFN Golden League, saying he regrets the entire outcome of the saga. Speaking to journalists in Ilorin on Monday, Awe said he only allowed the banned coach to join them in the bus after he pleaded that he needed to be in Benin for further hearing on his case. Coach Muri, as he is popularly called, is currently serving a 10 year ban from Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN, after admitting to have force fed a youth athlete with banned substance two years ago in Ilorin. By implication, all affiliates of AFN are to cease all forms of athletics related fraternity with him. The ban also precludes him from being anywhere near young athletes. But Awe said he only showed compassion to Muritala and that he had nothing to do with the team or athletes immediately afte...

  ….. Queries Implicated Athletics Association Staff Executive Chairman, Kwara State Sports Commission, (KSSC), has promised swift retribution to athletics management staff who are directly or vicariously responsible for Athletics Federation of Nigeria, (AFN), sanction on the state. Magaji disclosed this during a World Press Conference in Ilorin on Monday while also indicating that moves are in top gear to have the AFN review their stance on Kwara. "We have the future of young outlets to think about and officers responsible for the lapse resulting in the sanction will face the music," he said. AFN placed indefinite ban on Kwara State Athletics Association, after it got evidence showing that the association was still engaging Coach Hammid Muritala in athletics activities. Coach Muri, as he is popularly called, is currently serving a 10 year ban after admitting to have force fed a youth athlete with banned substances two years ago in Ilorin. Rather than stay off athletics activ...

  The Group Stages of the Dickalo U 17 Scouting Football Competition have Concluded on Sunday in Ilorin . In the early kick off of the match day three, Marcon of Ogbomosho defeated Patigi by two goals to nil, Ilorin South and Ilorin West played a goalless draw, Ilorin East walloped Okaa Sports by three goals to nothing while Edu was a goal up against Flash Bombers. Other results showed, Ultimate Bomber lost by three goals to nil to Ilorin South, Ifelodun thrashed Ilorin West by three goals to nil, Flash Bombers beats Patigi by three goals to zero and Moro lost by two goals to one against Isin in the final game for Day . Dates for the Quarter final, Semi final and final of the Competition will be announced by the organizers next week and same will be communicated to the teams who have their place in the stage of the Championship. *FT*: *Marcon* 2-0 Patigi  *FT*: Ilorin South 0-0 Ilorin West  *FT*: Ilorin East 3-0 Okaa Sports  *FT: Edu* 1-0 Flash Bombers  *FT*: Is...

  Head Coach of Kwara Nmanko Beach Soccer Club, Lawal Oloyede has vowed to consolidate on the impressive run of the club in the ongoing Nigeria Beach Soccer League which enters third phase as from next month. The Organisers of the Nigeria Beach Soccer League NBSL, last week, revealed Lagos as the host for the third phase and holds from 20th to 23rd July, 2023 in Badagry axis of the state. Coach Oloyede while speaking with the sports writers in Ilorin, reiterated the zeal and determination of the players and officials to improve and ensure the sustainability of their winning mentality. "Our players are currently in camp, preparing for the Lagos show down, we will not rest on our oars in picking the playoff ticket at the end of the league. Our fans should keep supporting us with prayer and we will surely do the Job in Lagos to their satisfaction" He confirmed no injury worry in the camp and that the players are in high  spirit and battled ready to clinch the playoff ticket. Whi...

  Action Continues in the ongoing Dickalo U-17 Scouting Football Championship on Saturday at the Kwara Football Academy Pitch with eight matches played on match day two. In the early kick off, Kingshood lost to Okaa Sports by a lone goal, Asa defeated Moro by three goals to nil, Ultimate Bombers settled for a goalless draw against Ilorin West, Ifelodun and Ilorin South also played a goalless draw. In the afternoon, Kingshood defeated Ilorin East by a goal to nil, in the Kwara north derby, Patigi lost to Edu by a lone goal, Marcon of Ogbomosho defeated Flash Bombers by two goals to nil while in the last match for the day, Ifelodun and Ultimate settled for a goalless draw. The Championship Continues on Sunday with the following fixtures Marcon vs Patigi (8am) Ilorin South v Ilorin West (9am) Ilorin East v Okaa Sports (10am) Edu v Flash Bombers (11am) Isin v Asa (noon) Ultimate Bomber v Ilorin South (1pm) Ilorin West v Ifelodun (2pm) Patigi v Flash Bombers (3pm) Moro v Isin (4pm)

   Italian Series A top scorer and Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen celebrated the Nigeria U20 men's national team by inviting the captain of the team, Daniel Bameyi into Super Eagles camp in Lagos. Osimhen, impressed by the leadership quality of the captain on and off the pitch invited the utility player to appreciate what he has done for the country at the just concluded World Cup in Argentina and also encourage him to remain focused as his future remain bright. "I want to appreciate and celebrate the Flying Eagles for making Nigerians happy and proud at the FIFA U20 World Cup in Argentina.  "I invited you to Super Eagles to show my appreciation and celebrate you and the before team. I want to also seize this opportunity to let you know that the World saw your quality and leadership skill on and off the pitch.  Bameyi, Big Engine as nicknamed by Flying Eagles coach, Ladan Bosso following his ability to play as right back, left back, central defender and also as...

  The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), has pointedly accused Bola Mogaji, chairman, Kwara State Sports Commission, KSC, of sheer negligence, weak oversight capacity which both led to the indefinite ban of the state from athletics activities in the country on Saturday . AFN, in a news release, said that Kwara State Athletics Association, Kwara AA, is banned from all athletics activities in the country, following its association with banned athletics coach Hammid Muritala. The sanction carries severe implications from Kwara State as almost an entire generation of sports men and women may never have opportunities of making it big in athletics. Coach Muritala was banned 10 years for admitting to doping junior athlete Fatimah Abdulazziz with banned substances during the National Youth Games held in Ilorin Kwara State. Rather than give the disgraced coach a wide berth, Magaji, according to insiders, allegedly incorporated his services in the grooming of athletes in Kwara State. As ...

  Kwara State's Under 15 and Under 12 handball teams are set for an international tourney in Sweden, but may require funding and sponsorship from the state government whose teams beat other states in Sokoto to qualify for the tournament in July. The handball competition, Partille Cup in Gothenburg, Sweden is an annual championship which the teams' chief coach believes would give needed exposures to the young players. "I can tell you that these teams I have good players that could get better deals abroad if properly exposed," explained Emeka Joseph Nnamani, Chief Coach, National Under 18 handball team. Nnamnai is a Staff Sergeant of the Nigerian Army. Speaking on the drive to get sponsors, Mrs Monisola Yemisi Makunjola, board member, Kwara State Sports Commission, KSC, and member Handball Association Kwara State explained to news men at the Kwara State Stadium Ilorin that much of what has been accomplished so far has been through private sponsorship. She especially tha...

  The Dickalo U 17 Football Competition kicked off on Friday in Ilorin with two matches decided at  the Kwara Football Academy Pitch. Performing the ceremonial kick off, the founder of Dickalo Football Academy and CEO Dickalo Nigeria Limited, Architect Olubunmi Komolafe Dickalo said the tournament is solely aimed at scouting for talents from the grassroots for onward transferring to Dickalo Academy. Dickalo expressed confidence in the ability of the competition to achieve the target for which it was organised. He noted  that the organisation will soon take shape as the championship progresses. In the match day one, Ilorin East walked over Irepodun Local Government,  Edu and Marcon of Ogbomosho played out a one all draw while Flash Bombers defeated Kingshood by two goals to nil. Actions continue on Saturday with the following fixtures Kingshood vs Okaa Sports (8am) Asa vs Moro (9am) Ultimate Bombers vs Ilorin West (10am) Ifelodun vs Ilorin South (11am) Kingshood vs Il...

           The Gubernatorial Candidate of the Zenith Labour Party in the 2023 General Election in Kwara State, Alhaji Usman Danjuma has sympathized with the good people of Patigi and it's environs over the unfortunate incident of boat mishap which claimed many lives. According the report, the boat was said to have conveyed about 250 passengers from Gboti village through Patigi to Ebu village and Dzakan village, all within Patigi Local Government area after a wedding ceremony. In a statement released newsmen in Abuja, Alhaji Usman Danjuma said " I received the news of the incident with shock and pain. It is more devastating to learn that the boat mishap occured and killed many people after a wedding ceremony. "I sympathize with the families and communities involved, may our state and communities never witnessed such a tragic event again"  Alhaji Danjuma applauded the courage and tenacity of Etsu Patigi, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Ibrahim Umar Bologi II ...

  Mallam Idris Abdullahi Musa today, June 13, 2023, defeated Engr Abdullateef Olaide Ahmed 19 votes to four, to win the 2023 Kwara State Football elections.  While declaring the result after the elections, the Chairman of the Kwara State Electoral Committee, Mr. Emmanuel Dada Obafemi said that the elections was transparent enough, right from the processes. The election was supervised by Alhaji Mohammed Aminu for the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Bashorun Kayode Bankole was elected unopposed as the Vice Chairman, returning to that position for the second term period. Other Board members, all of whom emerged unopposed, are Hajia Segilola Alaya, Adeshina Bello, Wasiu Lawal, Tunde Sanni, Manzuma Maliki, Abubakar Ahmed and Salaudeen Jimoh. All the 23 Delegates voted in the election that was conducted at Pisio Hotel, Central Kaiama, in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara state, the first time that Elective Congress will be held outs

    The Gubernatorial Candidate of the Zenith Labour Party in Kwara state in the 2023 General Elections, Alhaji Usman Danjuma has poured Encomium on the Nigeria's Hero of Democracy, Late MKO Abiola for Sacrificing his dear life to towards the Emancipation of the Nation's Democracy . Alhaji Usman Danjuma in his message to mark this year's Democracy Day, said, late MKO Abiola will continue to remain the father of democracy, considering his positive roles in returning the country to democracy, despite series of military detterance and forceful hijacking of governance. While appealing to Nigerians to bear with the Present administration over the removal of subsidy, He called on President Ahmed Bola Tinubu to ensure effective palliative to for citizens to ameliorate and cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal, noting the expectations of Nigeria is soaring . He Urged the Country's Citizens to remain resolute, focus and determine in the project of one Nigeria, stressing tha...

    The organizers of Amapro Football Championship has announced a staggering sponsorship deal with foremost Nigerian betting company, Bet9ja. Shogo Shodunnke, CEO of Phreestyle Sport and AMAPRO made the announcement of the deal with Bet9ja on Sunday. According to Shodunnke, “This is a great step for AMAPRO Football Championship as Bet9ja is coming on as a sponsor. We are ready for this partnership to help build and discover football talents across the country. “It’s a different pattern this year and it is solely because of our sponsors. Bet9ja is the biggest betting brand in Nigeria.” Shogo said. Bet9ja representative and Grand Master Super Agent, Alhaji Al-Amin Lukman Walter highlighted the reason the leading gaming company in Nigeria decided to partner Amapro. “We are impressed with the AMAPRO project and decided to seal a partnership with the brand. We are partnering with Amapro to give hope to the hopeless and helpless through football.

  By Ojomu Idowu, sportspro news Super Eagles striker and Nottingham Forest reliable attacker Michael Taiwo Awoniyi has exclusively revealed to Sportspro News publisher Bayour Issah that the motivation behind his good look and hair style was the pact he signed with Nigeria's leading beauty house, Chongchin Exclusive Salon. In a video and photos released to the Publisher of Sportspro News in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital where Taiwo Awoniyi resides before joining the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of the Nation's Cup clash next weekend against Sierra Leone in Monrovia, Liberia, Awoniyi confessed that the salon has always treated his hair to the admiration of his teeming fans across the globe. The simple style haircut is always handled by a team of experts at the famous Chongching Exclusive Salon located along the most popular Taiwo Road in Ilorin, where services like manicure, pedicure, weaving, facial treatment,spa, make-up,permered lashes, and haircut, among others, are avail...

  Governor Abdulrahaman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State has stated that the state has more talents like Taiwo Awoniyi, Nottingham Forest FC of England and Super Eagles striker also adding that his administration is fully committed to unearthing, polishing and marketing such athletes to the world. The governor made this comment through Mallam Bola Mogaji, executive chairman, Kwara State Sports Commission, KSC, in Ilorin at a colourful final of 'Never Stop Dreaming' youth soccer tournament sponsored by Awoniyi. The championship was held at the grounds of Sheikh Abdulkadr College, Ilorin were Awoniyi was discovered. Magaji commended Taiwo Awoniyi's laudable initiative of engaging youths in a useful venture, noting that his gesture of giving back to his alma mata is unprecedented Mallam Magaji who appreciated Taiwo Awoniyi on behalf of the State Government, challenged players and other athletes that have passed through the state to emulate Awoniyi's style of contributing positive...

  Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN), Kwara State chapter, have insisted that a recent court retraining the Kwara Football Association be respected and that it's right to vote as critical stakeholders in the round leather game be respected. The association filed a suit at an Ilorin upper court which has since restrained the FA from conducting the June 13 election to be held in Kaiama local government area of the state, meant to usher in new administration for the soccer administrative body in the state. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, June 10,  the Chairman of the PFAN, Kwara State chapter, Coach Ashifat Sulyman accused the Chairman of Kwara FA, Mallam Idris Abdullahi of arrogating  powers that he doesn't have to himself by his decision to deny player's union from participating in the elective congress.  Sulyman maintained that the players are the most important entity of football and the union will not succumb to any form of pressure ...

     The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board, UBEB, Professor Raheem Adaramanja has disclosed that Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has graciously approved full implementation of School sports programme in Primary and Secondary Schools across the sixteen Local Government Areas of the state. Professor Raheem Adaramanja stated this on Thursday in Ilorin at the grand finale of the 2023 Kwara SUBEB Spelling B on Radio for Primary and Junior Secondary Schools  Professor Adaramanja explained that arrangements are being perfected by SUBEB to distribute sports materials to schools in the state, noting that fund is already approved by Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's administration and available to access by the school heads without delay so as to achieve the purpose.  "We are fully going for the implementation of School sports programme this time around, and Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved funds to harness potentials in sport...

  The President of Wheelchair Basketball Federation of Nigeria (WBF), Mr Seyi Johnson has announced a sponsorship deal with Sports betting company, BetKing . The deal was brokered by world renowned sports marketing company, Nilayo Sports Management Limited on Tuesday. According to details of the deal, the Wheelchair Basketball Federation sealed a three year multi-million Naira sponsorship contract with BetKing. Speaking on the deal, President of the WBF, Mr Seyi Johnson said the deal which is a major one will definitely help in the rebranding efforts of the WBF new board.   Johnson hailed BetKing for coming to the aid of the Federation in terms of sponsorship adding that the athletes will be the greatest beneficiary. He believes the Federation will ride on the crest of partnership to bring joy to the faces of Nigerians at the forthcoming African Para Games in September and other International Championships. The sports marketer said, “This deal has opened a new chapter in the g...

     By: Bolaji Aladie Tomorrow, June 8th 2023 marks the termination of the tenure of the 9th National Assembly, as the elected lawmakers across the 469 districts and constituencies of Nigeria will bow out after four years of representing their people's interests and advancing democracy through the lawmaking arm of the country's government. The days, months and years ahead will allow the electorates to appraise the performances of these lawmakers, especially, those amongst them who lost their return bids, since they won't have the opportunities to perfect their inadequacies and rectify the errors in their representation, unlike their returning colleagues who have the chance to rewrite their stories for another four years. Over 70 per cent of the 9th Senate lawmakers lost their returning bid due to their defeat in either intra-party or inter-party elections while others sought other positions away from the legislative Chambers. The result of those aspirations also would en...