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  Over seven hundred and fifty athletes and coaches from thirty states in Nigeria will jostle for glory in the 2nd Governor Diri wrestling classics in Yenagoa the Bayelsa State capital. President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation Chief Daniel Igali gave the hint at a press conference held in Yenagoa ahead of the championship. He said the championship would commence from 4th to 10th of August, 2023, teams would arrive on the 4th, 5th for accreditation of athletes and officials, while the event will officially start from 6th to 10th of August. The commissioner explained that about 800 athletes, coaches and officials from thirty states and twenty clubs are expected for the fiesta, noting that the military and Para military would also participate in the competition. Igali noted that the governor wrestling classics would help to select the wrestling team that would represent the nation in the 2024 Olympics games in Paris, France, adding that the first phase of the qualifiers would com...

  Nigeria women's beach volleyball team have emerged Champions of Zone III at the just concluded Paris 2024 Olympic Qualifiers in Cotonou, Benin Republic. Nigeria defeated Ghana 2-0 (21-15, 21-18) in an epic women's final played on Sunday. The pair of Esther Mbah and Naomi Yaro have qualified for the main round of the Paris 2024 Olympic Qualification series to be determined by the Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB). The coach of Nigeria beach volleyball team, Kayode Ajilore lauded the spirited performance of the team in the tournament and for maintaining its dominant posture. He said the girls have shown they are destined for greatness adding that the country will scale through the final stage. The ex International said, "Before we commenced the Zone III Paris 2024 Olympic Qualifiers, the young girls were ruled out by their opponents due to their sizes but I am happy they proved doubters wrong. "It was a good performance from the girls in the final; they playe...

  .....Hails Super Falcons On Women's World Cup R16 Qualification Chairman House Committee on Sports, Honourable Ekene Adams Abubakar will on Thursday August 3rd in Abuja, hold a session with critical stakeholders to pave a way for Nigerian sports. Honourable Ekene, a member representing Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency in Kaduna State made this known a few days after he was named Chairman House Committee on Sports in the 10th House of Representatives by Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas. The accomplished sports administrator, ex-KADA Stars Chief will meet officials of the Nigeria Football Federation, Presidents of all the 36 Sports Federations, the Nigerian  Olympic Committee, Premier League Club Owners, Nationwide League and other League Boards,  Referees, Ex Internationals, Players Union, The National Institute for Sports, Former Sports Ministers, Coaches, Lottery  Board, EFCC, ICPC and members of Corporate Nigeria in a parley billed for the Reiz Continental Hotel, Abuja....

  Alhaji Usman Danjuma, Gubernatorial Candidate of the Zenith Labour Party in this year's general elections in the state, has rejoiced with an elder statesman and Mutawali of Ilorin Emirate, Dr Alimi AbdulRazaq on the auspicious occasion of his 67 Birthday. Alhaji Usman Danjuma posited that Dr Alimi's immense contributions to the law profession, and his philanthropist gesture towards the development of his immediate community have earned him recognition by the Emir of Ilorin as the Mutawali of Ilorin.  In a statement from Usman Danjuma media aide on Monday, he Praised the exemplary leadership and sterling performance while in the public office was overwhelming, adding that Dr Alimi served as source of inspiration and role model to the present and up coming generations. "I congratulates our father and our mentor on the occasion of his Birthday celebration, for adding another year, it is a grace and blessings of Allah, my prayer for you is to witness many fruitful years ahea...

  The Umbrella body of Communities Youth Development Association in Ilorin Emirate, Ilorin Emirate Youth Development Association, IEYDA has warned sponsors and promoters of Ifa festival in the Ilorin Emirate Council to desist f henceforth , saying that traditional worshippers are alien to ilorin Emirate and such practice against the tenets, cultures and norms of the ancient city. It also noted the practice is a threat to the peaceful co-existence of Ilorin Emirate as appropriate Legal action will be taken on any Individual or group found wanting in jeopardizing the peaceful environment in the state capital. The Association added that ilorin is known for its tolerance and hospitality especially for non Indigenes, irrespective of their religion affiliations with high respect to its culture which has been adjudged as one of the safest cosmopolitan cities in the Country.  In a statement jointly signed by the National President of the association, Alhaji Abdullahi Babatunde Salau a...

  The Nigeria Pillar of Sports, Chief Donatus N.Agu-Ejidike (JP), has congratulated the Nigerian senior women national football team, the Super Falcons, on their well-deserved victory against the Matildas - the Falcons' Australian counterparts. This was contained in a press release from the Office of the Nigeria Pillar of Sports (ONPS), signed by its chairman, Prince Ajide Olayioye, and made available to the press on Thursday. The Super Falcons came from behind to record an emphatic 3-2 victory against the co-host, in front of a mammoth crowd of home supporters. Having not had the best of preparations, the Nigerian girls went into the match, as the underdogs,  against their better motivated opponents, who had the home crowd behind them.  The Aussies took the lead in the 2nd minute of the added time in the first half through Emily van Egmond, while the Randy Waldrum-tutored girls responded in the 6th minute of the added time, through Uchenna Kanu. The two sides, therefore,...

  Ex players of Kwara United and Officials have commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for approving the release of five million naira through the sports commission to clear parts of the debt owed them by the past management of the club. Captain and spokesperson of ex Kwara United players, Akeem Onigbari who spoke to Journalists in Ilorin, hailed the magnanimity of Governor AbdulRazaq, stating that he demonstrated the spirit of a true Leader. They commended him for taking responsibility even though the debt were incured by past governors. Onigbari explained that over two hundred players and officials both present and ex were benefited from the first tranche of the money and it was a relief to some of them who have retired from active football. "It was a cheering news and good development to our members, for the sports loving Governor to have approved five million to us, its shows Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is a listening Governor with full of empathy. we will forever remain ...

  Point of Sales, PoS, operators in Kwara State under its registered umbrella body, Kwara Association of Professional Point of Sale Agents, KWAPPSA, have pegged transaction costs for various money related services at not more than N250 per N10, 000 transaction. Explaining this resolve in a press release attached with a list of its new transaction costs and signed by its president, Mr Ridwan Opakunle, the operators stated that the move was in deferens to the appeal of the state governor and Chairman of the Nigerian Governor's Forum, NGF, Mall. Abdulrahaman Abdulrazak, who recently called on patriotic Nigerians to avoid needless price hike in cost of commodities and services. Other transaction charges as listed by KWAPPSA are N100 to N1000 attracts N50 charge; from N1, 100 to N3,000 attracts N100 charge. Others are transactions from N3, 100 to N5000 will attract N150; N5,100 to N8,000.attracts N200; N8, 100 to N10,000 will attract N250.  Also, transaction of N10,100 to N15000 wi...

Count down to the Much talked about Retirement Prayer from the active Service and fund raising for the Completion of Arabic School of Chief Imam of Radio Kwara, Sheikh AbdulSalam, Olayiwola Al-Imam has Commences .  5 Days to the Programme. Saturday, 29th July 2023 Radio Kwara Central Mosque, 2 Police Road, GRA, Ilorin  Time: 10:am Prompt . Below are the details of the event

  Ahead of the second Group Game of the Nigeria's Super Falcons against the host, Australia, at the ongoing FIFA Women's World cup, players and officials of the team have been encouraged to redouble their efforts and play as a team to guarantee maximum points. A board member of the Nigeria Women Football League, Hajia Segilola Alaya gave the charge while reacting to the performance of the girls in their opening game against Canada Hajia Alaya who lauded the team's spirit, resilience and determination in the game against Canada last Friday, implored falcons not to be intimidated with the antics of the fans of Australia as a co-host, rather they must work towards winning the match to stand a chance of progressing in the world biggest women football show piece. "I'm imploring our players to remain resolute, focus and determine as they play one of the hosts in their next game, victory for falcons in the match will pave way for progression in the competition" Hajia...

  Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has reinstated full commitment and support for the state's darling club, Kwara United FC, stating this support underscores his entire commitment not just to see sports grow, but also grow soccer as business. Kwara United is competing in the country's elite league billed to commence in August as tentatively fixed. Several clubs in the same elite cadre in the country have over the last few days embarked on intensive recruitment of club managers after the flamboyant and relatively money spinning league finales last season.  Fittingly, the state governor returned Kumbi Titiloye, giving him both administrative and financial autonomy ahead of the season. Making this known, the governor, through his Chief Press Secretary, Mallam Rafiu Ajakaye on Thursday at the 37th Media Parliament of the Kwara Council of NUJ, also itemized steps his administration has been taking to strengthen soccer in the state. Kwara United escaped relegation last...

  Kwara State Chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN has congratulated  Clement Kumbi Titiloye on his reappointment as the Executive Chairman of Kwara United Football Club.  In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman of the Association Ayodeji Ismail and Assistant Secretary Sodiq Adebara, said there is no doubt that the seasoned sports administrator will continue to justify his reappointment through his laudable efforts in ensuring that the Kwara United attained international status within short period of directing the affairs of the club. The statement says his quality managerial skills, confidence, exposure, experience, and trust made Governor AbdulRaman AbdulRazak reappoint him again. The Association charged Mr Kumbi to redouble his efforts by building on his track records and milestones in the first term as the club earned global recognition for playing in the continent and participation in the major pre-season completions. Kwara SWAN called on the ...

  Barely two weeks after the dissolution of Kwara United Football Club Board, under Clement Olakumbi Titiloye, the Oro-born seasoned Sports Administrator has been re-appointed, now as the Executive Chairman of the club. In a letter dated July 18, 2023, and signed by the Permanent Secretary, General Services at the Office of the Secretary to the Kwara State Government,  Mallam Abdulrahman Ameen Babatunde, the appointment taked effect from Tuesday July 18th, 2023. "I am pleased to convey the approval of His Excellency, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the Executive Governor of Kwara State on your appointment as the Executive Chairman, Kwara United Football Club,  Ilorin, with effect from July 18, 2023", the letter read in part. "This approval is based on your excellent record of your loyalty, steadfastness, and favourable disposition to the course of this administration. It is my expectation that you will bring all these sterling qualities to bear on your assignment in a way...

  Experienced Nigerian gaffer Aliyu Zubair has left his position as the coach of Gombe United after four seasons in charge of the team. His contract at Gombe United expired at the end of the outgone Nigerian Professional Football League season, and the former Kwara United coach decided to walk away. It will be recalled that Aliyu Zubair won the heart of the people of Gombe when he promoted the club back to the top-flight and he's leaving the Savannah Scorpions with their status kept in the NPFL. While reacting to his departure at Gombe United, Coach Aliyu Zubair thanked the people of Gombe, fans, management and the players he had working relationship with. "For everything that has beginning must have an end and I want to use this medium to thank the people of Gombe state for the enabling environment they gave me to work over the years. "Appreciation to the fans of the club, lovers, management and players for the maximum support they gave to me. "One person I will spe...

The Gubernatorial Candidate of the Zenith Labour Party in Kwara state in the 2023 General Elections, Alhaji Usman Danjuma has Congratulated Muslims across the state on the beginning of new Islamic year, Hijrah 1445AH. Alhaji Danjuma in a statement on Wednesday, enjoined the adherents of Islamic faith to imbibe the teachings and lessons of Hijrah which is tolerance and Perseverance to accelerate the development of the state.  "I joined Millions of Muslim faithfuls across the state and the country as a whole in the celebration of this year's Hijrah, I implored them to reflect on the lessons of the celebration, Prophet Mohammed's migration from Mecca to Medina symbolizes positive turn around, emulating it will also bring about positive changes in the state and nation at large " He Charged President Ahmed Bola Tinubu to  work towards implementing a sustainable policy which aimed to providing succour to the less privileged and poor masses, badly affected by subsidy removal...

  Kwara State G overnor Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq has approved the observance of every Muharram 1 as a work-free day in the state, a policy pronouncement that fulfils longstanding yearnings of the Muslim community in the state.  “The Governor has thoroughly considered the longstanding requests from various quarters of the state. He has therefore approved that the day be observed henceforth (annually) as work-free in Kwara State, as is obtainable in many other states of the country. Consequently, Wednesday July 19, 2023, which is equivalent to the first day of Islamic lunar calendar (Muharram 1445), shall be observed as a public holiday in the state,” according to a Government House statement on Tuesday. “History says the first of Muharram heralded the migration of Prophet Muhammad, peace of God be upon him, from his birthplace Mecca in search of a peaceful and conducive atmosphere to practice Islam. This brings to mind the need for everyone to imbibe the lessons of patience, pers...

  The Nigerian Army's Acting Director of Physical Training, Brigadier General Abdulrahman Bello has hailed Chief of Army Staff Major General Taoreed Lagbaja for his tremendous transformation in sports since assuming office. Brig General Bello made the remarks on Sunday after the COAS Spikers volleyball team won their various matches on Day 4 of the on-going 2023 Nigeria Volleyball Premier League in Abuja. Bello stated that the results obtained can be due to appropriate preparations prior to the start of the league. "We give glory to God and Major General Taoreed Labaja, Chief of Army Staff, for giving us this opportunity to present the Nigerian Army (NA) team to the nation," he stated.  "All of this was possible because of the financial assistance and support provided by Army headquarters. "These volleyball league players have been in camp and have been training for it." So the success is not surprising to me since they trained for it and we got it. "A...

  Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Kwara State, Rafiu Ajakaye, is billed to feature on the 37th Media Parliament of the Kwara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ ). Ajakaye will speak on the theme "Unleashing Kwara Economic Potentials: AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's Magic Wand for the next Four Years" on Thursday, 20th July, 2023 at NUJ Press Centre, Offa Road, GRA, Ilorin at 11am. A statement issued in Ilorin by the Chairperson and Secretary of Kwara NUJ Media Parliament Committee, Fatimah Rasheed and Babajide Fadeyi respectively, said the theme of the parliament was borne out of the need for Kwarans to be enlightened on the programmes and policies of the state government, particularly in the area of economy in the next four years of the administration of Governor AbdulRazaq. It noted that Ajakaye, who has worked closely with the Governor for the past four years and re-appointed as Chief Press Secretary, is a...

  Football stakeholders in Kwara State have been hailing Mallam Bola Mogaji for appointing Wale Obalola as the Secretary of Kwara United ahead of the announcement of the new board . Obalola replaces Hamidu Olowo who was not competent enough in the discharge of his duties. Football lovers have however urged the Executive Chairman of Kwara Sports Commission to make sure that the next Kwara United Chairman will be someone who is friendly with fans, supporters and   everyone in football. It is no longer news that the Sports Commission is in charge of everything Sports in Kwara and whoever will become next Kwara United Chairman must pass the Screening of the Executive Chairman. The Executive Chairman has however reiterated his commitment and readiness to revamp Kwara United and make the club one of the best in Nigeria.

  ..... Says Aggrieve members will be genuinely reconciled Newly Elected President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria SWAN, Mr Benjamin Isaiah has vowed to reconcile all aggrieve members, even as he promised to run a transparent administration.  Mr Benjamin Isaiah was elected on Thursday in Omoku at the Triennial National Delegates Conference of the Association where he polled 16 votes to defeat his main challenger, Mallam Sodiq Moyoyo who garnered 6 votes. Mr Benjamin who appreciated NEC and SWANECO for an unbiased Electoral Process, explained that his administration will consolidate on the gains and achievements of his predecessors in an attempt to build and sustain the vision of its founding fathers.  He noted that the confidence repose in him by members across the Country will be justified and the Association will improve on the already achieved milestones. Other Elected officials were Ikenna Okonkwo, General Secretary, Frankie Omokhua, vice president South ...

  Ahead of the final phase of the Nigeria Beach Soccer League in Lagos, Kwara Nmanko Beach Soccer team's skipper, Figo Ogunlana has reaffirmed his determination to ensure Kwara Nmanko Beach Soccer team clinch ticket for the playoffs which will determine the overall winner of the League. Nigeria Beach Soccer League NBSL final round is scheduled for Badagry, Lagos, South West Nigeria, between 20th to 23rd, July 2923.   Figo as he fondly called, spoke to journalists in Ilorin, that the team is battle ready to consolidate and sustain the spirit of winning mentality as witnessed in the previous rounds of the competition.  "I'm ready and the team is also ready as well to qualify for the playoffs this year, we only implored the management and officials to provide all the necessary logistics, for us to have effective prosecution of the matches in Lagos" Figo who called on his team mates to redouble their efforts and commitment, explained that winning all the three matches in...

  … Sports Commission Acted Professionally, Says Sports Writers Body Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Kwara State Chapter says that the appointment of Wale Obalola, Stadium Manager, Kwara State Sports Stadium, and seasoned sports administration as Acting Secretary of Kwara United Football Club can only be too fitting and professionally done by the Kwara State Sports Commission (KSSC). Obalola, also Vice President, Nigerian Creket Federation (NCF) was appointed by the State Sports Commission after the dissolution of the Kwara United FC board by the governor a few days ago. According to a release form the office of the Commission, Obalola will take charge of running of the Club till a substantive board is put in by the state government. The Commission urged all relevant stakeholders in the state to give the Acting Secretary  the needed  support in the  task ahead. There had been worries by sports stakeholders over the timing of the sack of the Kumbi Titiloy...

  The Out-gone National President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Dr Honour Sirawoo has stated unequivocally that he has positively moved the Association higher than he met it in 2015. Sirawoo who was addressing Delegates at the Triennial National Conference of SWAN in Omoku, Rivers State on Thursday said activation of effective database, securing a befitting secretariat in Abuja and easy online registration to harvest more qualified members were some of his achievements in the last eight years.   He acknowledged the immense contributions and undiluted support of groups and individuals, particularly, former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike and Chief Felix Obuah for identifying with him with a robust financial support while in office, confirming that history of his tenure will not be completed without recognizing their huge support. According to him, "SWAN will forever remain grateful to Former Governor Nyesom Wike and Chief Felix Obuah for ensuring ou...

   Kwara state Sports Commission has appointed Mr. Wale Obalola as Acting Secretary of Kwara  United Football Club till a substantive board is put in place for Club  This action became necessary following the dissolution of the Club's management board by the government and with the 2023/ 2024 NPFL season drawing closer. With this appointment, Mr Obalola will take charge of running of the Club till a substantive board is put in by the state government. All relevant stakeholders in the state are therefore implored to give the Acting Secretary  the needed  support in the  task ahead. His appointment takes immediate effect  as the former Secretary, Mr Amidu Olowo has been  recalled to the Commission.

  Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) named Chief Felix Ogbuah has its National Patron. The out-gone National President of the Association Honour Sirawoo made the announcement at the National Triennial Delegates Conference of SWAN in Omoku, Rivers State, south south Nigeria on Thursday. Sirawoo who heaped praises on Felix Obuah for his unwavering support and positive contributions to the development of the association, said naming him Chief Felix Obuah as SWAN National Patron is a reward of Excellence in his sterling and great Contributions to the growth of Association. Earlier, the newly appointed national Patron of SWAN, Chief Felix Obuah appreciated SWAN for the recognition and honour done to him, pledging not to relent in his unalloyed support to the sports writers professionals in the Country. Obuah who has served as council chairman of Ogba–Egbema–Ndoni local government area of Rivers State, advised Contestants to accept the outcome of the results in good fate and wo...

The Executive Secretary of the Football club owners Association of Nigeria, Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka has officially quit his position as the Executive Secretary of the Association.  He told Journalists at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena venue of the ongoing Naija Super 8 championship that he had since given notice of resignation to the exco of the Association. According to him " I think I am Happy leaving the position now, having served for almost twelve years. Presently I am there as a placeholder just like Arsenal until the next meeting when I will finally handover" he said. Chief Chukwuemeka accordingly to a letter dated 31st May 2023 and addressed to the Chairman of the club owners Association of Nigeria,  said his resignation was due to his commitment to new educational pursuits as well as other sundry personal matters.  He thanked the Association for the opportunity to have served in the last eleven years as well as the cooper

  The Kwara state Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq has donated  the sum of N1.5m to Offa Volleyball Club as the team depart for Abuja tomorrow for the Nigeria Volleyball Premier league which holds July 12 to 23 at the Mashood Abiola stadium.  The Executive Chairman of the Kwara state Sports Commission, Mallam Bola Mogaji made the announcement today when  the Coach  Suleiman O B Ajeigbe led the team to the office of the Executive Chairman to seek his  support and blessings ahead the competition. Mogaji while announcing the donation explained that the Governor appreciated Offa Volleyball Club because it is a being run privately. The Executive Chairman charged the team to put in the best and retain the title. He advised them to consider playing for Kwara state during the Festival since they are Kwarans instead of playing for other states. Earlier, Coach Ajeigbe, appreciated the state  government for the support  the club received  in 2019 which ...

  The timing of the dissolution of the board of Kwara United by HE Abdulrahman Abdulrasak is wrong and should be faulted. Barely few weeks to the start of the new NPL season, who takes charge of this team, players' recruitment and camping? Knowing fully that this team had a poor outing last season and only escaped relegation by a stroke of luck, putting them into this shambolic situation shouldn't have happened. We heard that the running of the club is now in the hands of  the Kwara State Sports Comission but well I have reservations that this can bring out results. Apart from the problem of playing all their home games away from home last season, here is another issue already created for our darling club. Even, there is no state cabinet on ground yet, let alone the constitution of new board of Kwara United. This is a call to all Sports enthusiasts in the state to appeal to the state government to act fast or else, perhaps relegation is a sure bet for us before a ball is even ...

  Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has dissolved the management board of the state football club, Kwara United FC. The board, led by Kumbi Titiloye, were served letter of dissolution on Monday. In telephone chat with the Executive Chairman of Kwara State sports Commission, Coach Bola Mogaji, he confirmed the development, adding that the management of the team has been dissolved.

Organizers of the 2023 AMAPRO Bet9ja Football Championship have expressed their sincere thanks to the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam Abdulrazaq Abdulrahman, Kwara State Sports Commission, Bet9ja, Hon. Kunle Soname, Kwara Football Academy, partners, media and participating clubs following the successes recorded in the 8th edition of the tournament. Abraysports won the 2023 edition after beating KFA 1-0 in a colorful final played on Sunday. The boys of Coach Sarafa Usman held on to an 11th minute penalty converted by Olabode Sholabi to win the coveted title they missed in 2021 when they lost on penalties to NNL All Stars.  According to BrainBehind of AMAPRO, Shogo Shodunnke, the Championship was able to meet its target of hastening the gap between amateur and professional players with the support of all and sundry, especially Bet9ja through their Super Agent in Kwara State, Alhaji Alameen 'Water' Lukman. Shodunnke noted that the Championship has also given hope to some...

   Nigeria defeated Ghana to lift the women’s trophy at the ongoing 2023 African U21 Nations Volleyball Championship Zone 3 in Niamey, Niger Republic on Sunday. Team Nigeria went through the entire tournament without dropping a single set to be crowned champions while beating Ghana twice in the mix. The girls eased past local rivals Ghana in their first match of the tournament with a 3-0 (25-11, 25-15, 25-8) win. They continued their winning run in their second match against hosts Niger, winning 3-0 (25-4, 25-11, 25-4).  Coach Rakiya Mohammed’s team swept aside Benin Republic with a dominant display in their third match, claiming a 3-0 (25-15, 25-15, 25-9) win to secure a rematch against Ghana in the final. The final was one-sided like the previous meeting between both sides as Team Nigeria prevailed with a 3-0 (25-10, 25-15, 25-10) win to secure the title in Niger. Nigeria’s Aliyat Usman was voted MVP of the Match. Head coach of Nigeria U21 women’s team, Rakiya Mohammed ...

  ... Seeks Continuous Support for Kwara United. Kwara United Supporters Club on Sunday Inaugurated New Executives to run the affairs of the association for another three years. Speaking at the Ceremony, the Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Mallam Bola Magaji acknowledged the unwavering support of the supporters club towards the development of the team, asking the new leadership to sustain the spirit. Magaji reaffirmed the commitment of the present administration of Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to consolidate on the gains of the state's football development policy to accelerate it's growth across the 16 Local Government Areas .  Earlier, the Chairman of Kwara FA, Mallam Idris Musa Abdullahi Turaya challenged Kwara United supporters club to work as a team to bring back the lost glory of the club. Mallam Turaya who was represented by a newly appointed board member of the Nigeria Women Premier League, Hajia Segilola Alaya congratulated the new Leadership ...

      The Chairperson of Female football Development Committee of the Kwara State Football Association, Hajia Rukayat Segilola Lola Alaya has pledged to justify her consideration for the position, even as she called for support of all. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) yesterday appointed Board members for the Nigeria National League (NNL), Nigeria Nation-Wide League One, and the Nigeria Women Football League, with Hajia Alaya named among the seven members to run the Nigeria Women Football League. The newly constituted Nigeria Women Football League will be led by Mrs Nkechi Nneka Obi as Chairman. Others are Hajiya Hussaina Suleman (Vice Chairman); Alhaja Rukayat Segilola Lola Alaya (Member); FIFA Hadiza Musa (Member); Mr. Ayodele Thomas (Member); Ms Henrietta Ehiobor (Member) and Mr. Danny Nazzal (Member). Nkechi Nneka Obi is a renowned Marketing Expert. Hajia Alaya, who is Kwara State Chairperson of the Female Football Interest Group (FFIG) and Founder of Abruka Fema...

  Tonight, I played host to and had a very fruitful engagement with Nigeria's Super Eagles Star and Nottingham Forest's talented striker, Taiwo Awoniyi. A great son of Kwara State, Awoniyi has proven to be a worthy ambassador of our state not just with his impressive football skills that underscore the talents from our state but also with his commitments to the growth of our state through his many humanitarian services and investments.  Repeatedly, he has contributed hugely to the growth of local football talents by helping young people to shine like him. Similarly, he has continued to give back to the communities that raised him in various areas, including education and healthcare. That typifies good leadership and a great connection to his roots. That is the hallmark of philanthropy and human greatness that defines this inimitable international player. We are proud of you and all that you do for our community, Awoniyi. Keep the flag flying! AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq  Gover...

  .... Promises Continuous Support for Teqball's awareness  A Major Sponsor of Teqball in the state and Chairman Ramsak Nigeria Limited, Alhaji Yunus  Saliman has again renewed his commitment and determination to promote the game of Teqball in the grassroots to enhance it's awareness. Alhaji Yusus Saliman stated this on Tuesday in Ilorin while hosting three Kwara Teqball players who represented Nigeria at the just concluded Hammamet Africa Beach Games in Tunisia. Alhaji Saliman while expressing satisfaction with the performance of the players, stressed that the game of Teqball has come to stay, hence the need to support it to stand shoulder to shoulder with football and other sports.  "I'm satisfied with the performance of our boys in the Teqball event of the just concluded African Beach Games in Tunisia and I want to encourage them not to relent in their efforts to guarantee their place in the national team" Alhaji Saliman who is the founder of Ramsak FC Abuja, c...

  Begins renovation of classrooms  Super Eagles of Nigeria and Nothingham Forest of England striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, on Monday visited his alma maters, Adetunji Nursery and Primary school, Alfa Yahaya, Ilorin and Government Day Secondary School, Airport, Ilorin .  Awoniyi who was received by the Proprietor of Adetunji Nursery and Primary school, Mr AbdulRahman Adetunji, was conducted round the school premises.  The Nothingham Forest forward who was welcomed to the school premises to a large scream from the pupils later addressed them.  The Super Eagles marksman urged the pupils never to stop dreaming of becoming whatever they desired to become in the future.  "This man (Adetunji) standing beside me is a huge inspiration, he made me the Games' Prefect while I was in primary 4. "He was always encouraging us, his support then was a driving force and I am where I am today because I listened to the teachers.  "You need to listen to the teachers and follow th...

    In recognition of his indelible contributions to the development of the Budo-Egba town and Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State, members of the Budo-Egba community under the leadership of the Alangua of Budo-Egba, Malam Issa Ishola, on Sunday, bestowed a chieftaincy title on the immediate past Senator of Kwara Central, Dr. Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe. The recognition was part of the event organized to celebrate the exceptional contributions of illustrious sons and daughters of the community towards the socio-economic and sociopolitical development of Budo-Egba town. Oloriegbe, honored with the title of "Akorede of Budo-Egba Land" was recognized for his numerous impacts and interventions in the community, significantly, the facilitation of the first-ever Neuropsychiatric Hospital in the whole of the North Central geopolitical zone, sited in the community. The health facility, also the only Federal government institution in the whole of Asa Local Government Area has since ...

  Ahead of the commencement of the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League, Kwara United Gaffer, Kabir Dogo has assured football loving Kwarans of his team's readiness to work assiduously to avert putting the club in the tight corner as experienced in the last season. Kabir Dogo who spoke to sports writers on Saturday at the final of the 1st Elado Football Competition, explaining that recruitment of best players and their continue encouragement and motivation by the management is the panacea for the club to bring back it's lost glory . "Best legs and motivation is what we need in the team next season, I believe in the ability of the management to recruit quality players ahead of the League and we will continue to make Kwarans happy again"  He advocated for the reintroduction of feeder team for the club as an avenue to monitor and nurture talents discovered from various organized grassroots football competition in the state, He believes it will serve as an avenue for t...