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* Incumbent Chairman, Kwara State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Mallam Abdul-lateef Lanre Ahmed of Herald Newspapers Chapel has been re-elected for second term of 3 years Declaring the results of Kwara State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ election, Chairman 2024 NUJ Credentials Screening Committee, Mr Abdul-Hameed Funsho Alaiye said Mallam Lanre Ahmed polled 100 votes to defeat his sole challenger, Abdullahi Dare Akogun of Sobi FM  who scored 51votes Hajia Binta Abubakar-Mora of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Radio Nigeria Harmony FM, Idofian was re-elected unopposed while Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus of Correspondents Chapel was elected unopposed Mahmood Olayinka Alaya of Kwara State Broadcasting Corporation, Radio Kwara Chapel clinched the position of Council Secretary with 93 votes fiercely beating  Mansurah Amuda-Kannike of State Information Chapel, Ministry of Communications who garnered 57 votes Also, Madinah Olayinka-Yusuf of Kwara State Broa...

 Kwara United Mourns Ifeanyi Ubah, Emmanuel Inwuanyawu Kumbi Titiloye, the chairman of Kwara United Football Club, has expressed profound sorrow at the passing of esteemed sports administrators and businessman, Sen Ifeanyi Ubah and Emmanuel Inwuanyawu, who departed this world on Thursday and Saturday respectively. Sen (Dr) Ifeanyi Ubah acquired Gabros International of Nnewi, a prominent football club in the Nigerian League, rebranding it as FC Ifeanyi Ubah, thereby marking his entrance into the realm of professional football business in the country.Ubah passed away at the age of 52. Chief Emmanuel Inwuanyawu was the proprietor of Iwuayanwu Nationale, a club that garnered attention in the 1980s but ultimately succumbed to death at the age of 82. In a message of condolence to the families of the departed, Titiloye, conveyed through the General Manager of the club, Bashir Badawiy, expressed that Sen Ifeanyi Ubah and Emmanuel Inwuanyawu departed at a juncture when their wisdom and expe...

  Iwuayanwu A Trailblazer, Instrumental in Remo Stars' Success Hon. Kunle Soname, the owner of Remo Stars and a prominent entrepreneur, has characterized the late Emmanuel Iwuayanwu as a trailblazer in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL.  He emphasized that his club's current success can be attributed significantly to the groundwork laid by the late politician and leader through his stewardship of Heartland FC of Owerri, previously known as Iwuayanwu Nationale. Iwuayanwu passed away on Thursday after a brief illness, plunging the nation into mourning.  In addition to being a billionaire tycoon, the late President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo was also the publisher of Champion Newspapers. "Chief Iwuayanwu, may he rest in peace, was a trailblazer. "I deeply admired him in my youth. "This admiration stemmed from his decision to invest his wealth in the realm of football," expressed Hon. Soname He further elaborated that Remo Stars' accomplishments in t...

Two Kwara Nmanko beach soccer players to feature for Supersand Eagles* As the Supersand Eagles gear up for the second leg of their AFCON Qualifiers set for this afternoon in Kaduna, two distinguished players from Kwara Nmanko Beach Soccer club, Elijah Blessing and Samuel Agemo, are poised to take the field with the Supersand Eagles as they face Mauritania in Kaduna. Despite being privately owned, Kwara Nmanko Beach Soccer club has been thriving and excelling, standing out among other Beach Soccer clubs in the country, notably due to their consistent participation in the NBSL. In response to this development, the Chairman of Kwara Nmanko Beach Soccer club, Engr Jibril Idris, has expressed confidence in the capabilities of the players invited from Kwara Nmanko, affirming that their selection has further highlighted Kwara Nmanko as a dynamic Beach Soccer club. "The inclusion of our players in the national team is a positive development, showcasing Kwara Nmanko BSC as a prominent club...

 Kwara United Showcase Soccer Artistry Against Remo in Valuejet Cup It was a magnificent exhibition by Kwara United Football Club against Remo Stars at the second match of the 2024 Valuejet Cup Competition in Group B despite the game ending in a goaless draw. Kwara United, showcasing a blend of seasoned and new players, demonstrated a captivating style of football that captivated the spectators in Ikenne. Despite their skillful display, they were unfortunate not to find the back of the net, with Shola AbdulRaheem and Ifeanyi Ogba being thwarted by the Ghanaian goalkeeper, Emmanuel Ofori, in the 32nd minute. Maintaining possession and executing precise passes with fluidity, Kwara United encountered obstacles in converting their opportunities into goals due to the resilience of Remo Stars. The substitution of Wasiu Alalade, Ibrahim Deinde, and Victor Adeoye for Ifeanyi Ogba, Joshua Ogbole, and Oladayo Gbolaga in the 53rd minute injected renewed attacking prowess into the team, intens...

  Al Merikkh Coach Says Super Eagles Keeper Must Work As Extra Defender  Geovanni Solinas, Italian coach of Al Merikkh FC of Sudan, has praised the sharp reflexes of Ojo Olorunleke, Super Eagles goal keeper but currently plying his trade with the Sudanese team. The coach added however that the former Enyimba keeper still has much to learn in the overall philosophy of the club. "But I am confident because the guy has good reaction. "I want him to play from the start, with build up from the goal keeper. " I want him to put his mind in this philosophy. He is an extra defender. He has to play like extra defender.  "We need time to put this philosophy into play because it is not easy," Solinas said on Wednesday in Ikenne, where his team defeated 3SC by a lone goal in the ongoing Value Jet Preseason tournament. But the coach had words of praise for his opponent at their opening match. "Our opponents are good, very good because I did my research and learned that ...

Football Clubs Need Efficient Training Equipment Curators To Perform Well, says Jabulani Mallam Hussein Garuba, a curator with Kwara United Football Club, says that  football clubs may underperform if they poorly recruit their training equipment managers. Fondly called Jabulani, the back room staff of the club said that few people realize that the job of being an equipment curator calls for the highest level of professionalism. He insisted that keeping the Club's equipment safe and promptly providing them at the point of need makes for efficient, result driven training and peactice for any football team. Jabulani is a twin, born in Offa and has been in football business for over a decade. He joined Kwara United FC nine years ago.  "I have worked with Bosco and Okin Biscuit, but my experience here at Kwara United is amazing and wonderful, all thanks to the Chairman, Kumbi Titiloye for believing and supporting me in discharging my duty with the club effectively, Jabulani" a...

  SWAN Secretariat: Awoniyi set to redeem pledge ... Work begins at 1st Sports Media Center Super Eagles of Nigeria player, Taiwo Awoniyi has mobilised resources aimed at completing the abandoned sports media centre and secretariat of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara State Chapter. The Vice Chairman of Kwara SWAN, Mallam Toyin Saheed gave the hint during his visit to the abandoned building at the Kwara State Stadium on Wednesday. Speaking on behalf of Mallam Ayodeji Ismail, Chairman Kwara SWAN; Mallam Saheed revealed that the site Engineer, Timilehin Oroye has been given the marching order to complete before September 2024. He said the various meetings held with the former U17 football star is becoming a reality. The veteran broadcaster said, “I want to confirm to the world that Super Eagles star, Taiwo Awoniyi has given the marching order for the construction of SWAN abandoned secretariat.  “The Engineer visited the site this morning (Wednesday) on the orde...

  2024 Valuejet Cup: We are in Ikenne to make impact, says Coach Dogo Ahead of the commencement of the 3rd edition of the Valuejet Preseason tournament on Wednesday, Kabir Dogo, the technical advisor of Kwara United, expressed the team's determination to exceed their previous performances in the competition.  Kwara United was placed in a group with Remo Stars, Rivers United, and Ijebu United during the draws in Ikenne. Coach Dogo highlighted that the tournament serves as a valuable opportunity to gear up for the upcoming season, evaluate their level of readiness, and identify areas for enhancement.  "Our participation in the Valuejet Cup is geared towards fortifying our squad and solidifying our preparations for the 2024/25 NPFL season while aiming to compete fiercely,"he stated. Emphasizing the team's unwavering commitment to clinching victory for the state, Coach Dogo stressed the meticulous approach being taken in their preparations. In a warm welcome to Kwara Unit...

  -- Team To Have First Work Out Today Alison Institute, Ireland, trained Psychologist, Abayomi Joseph Olatunbosun, has effectively taken over as team psychologist of Kwara United, according to club's media office. According to a news release from the club, Olatunbosun is also a Sociology graduate of University of Ilorin, and has closely worked with the club in different capacities in the past. The position has been vacant since the exit of Mr Gbenga Akinola from the club and the coming of Abayomi Joseph to fill the vacuum will add value to the team. Confirming the appointment, the club Chairman, Kumbi Titiloye said the management believes in his ability and experience to deliver for the team, stating that the impact of a functional psychologist in the team cannot be over emphasized.    "I want to congratulate our new psychologist on his appointment and I also implore him to bring his wealth of experience to bear on the team as we continue our preparation for the new seas...

 Kwara United Football Club Embarks On Valuejet Tournament Journey Kwara United Football Club departed from Ilorin to Ikenne, Ogun State on Monday to participate in the esteemed 2024 Valuejet preseason tournament. The Valuejet Preseason Football Competition is scheduled to kick off on Wednesday at the magnificent Remo stadium, with draws and media Parley set for Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024. In a dialogue with the Club's media, the General Manager, Bashir Badawiy, representing the chairman, Kumbi Titiloye, conveyed the team's enthusiasm to make a lasting impact at this year's event. The club advanced to the semi-final stage of the competition last year. He stressed that the team is resolute in upholding their previous achievements in the tournament. "As previously indicated, Kwara United is determined to harness its potential to the maximum and capitalize on it. "We consider the preseason as an opportunity to train and prepare for the upcoming season, as evidenced by ...

The Chief Executive Officer of Zeems Sports Arena in Offa, Aare Musbau Olalekan Olaniyi, has vowed to continue his steadfast backing for the harmony boys as the new NPFL season kicks off. Kwara United underwent training at Zeems Sports Arena in Offa on Saturday, following an official invitation from the owner in preparation for the 2024/25 NPFL season. Aare Musbau Olalekan expressed to journalists that the decision to invite Kwara United for training stemmed from the initiative to bring top teams from NPFL, NNL, and NLO to Offa to experience the facilities at the arena, with the aim of enhancing the socio-economic development of the community. "I have encouraged the club to build upon last season's performance and strive for a continental ticket this season. As I have always been there for the club, I am determined to maintain my support by the grace of God,"he affirmed. "I eagerly anticipate welcoming the club back to Offa following their preseason in Ikenne,"h...

Kwara United FC Markets Zeems, Urges Government To Approve Facility For Close Camping Kwara United Football Club on Saturday underscored its branding potentials while working out ahead of next season's campaign after it tested the Zeems Sports Arena in Offa for its ongoing preparations. The Club management after a workout session at the place, hailed the establishment of the facility, calling it a laudable initiative. "It's a world class sporting complex," said Bashir Badawi, General Manager, GM, Kwara United, speaking in representative capacity for Mr Kumbi Titiloye, the club chairman. "Facility here is like the ones clubs in Europe use.  "There is seven aside, eight aside pitch to train, we adopted the idea to test the fitness of our players here and for real, the owner has done well for putting this structure in place" "Assessing the  performance of the  players, Mallam Badawiy said the players are young and ready to blend with old ones, their m...

 Handball: COAS Shooters wins 2024 National Division 1 League  … gains promotion to 2025 Ardova Handball Premier League  COAS Shooters have been crowned champions of the 2024 National Division 1 Handball League in the men's category. COAS Shooters beat Osun United 21 to 16 goals in the final of the men's category played at the indoor sports hall of Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City on Friday. The team Coordinator Brigadier General AR Bello strengthen the team and effectively monitor there training. The team was relegated about three years ago.   An elated Brigadier General Bello revealed that it took the special intervention of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed  Lagbaja through timely logistics for the team to get the desired results. Bello stated that anything short of the trophy would have not been accepted due to the commitment of the Nigeria Army in supporting the team. He said, “I want to thank God Almighty for using the Coaches ...

 NPFL2024/25: Kwara United Skipper expresses determination to compete for title Newly appointed captain of Kwara United FC, Musa AbdulAfeez said the team is a title contender in the 2024/24 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season. Musa AbdulAfeez, while speaking with the club Media officer after Thursday's training sessions at University of Ilorin (mini campus pitch), is confident the team can surpass the 2020/21 NPFL season, urging fans to support their ambition. AbdulAfeez popularly known as Olororo promised to maintain team unity and improve player relationships to drive development. He said, “Kwara United FC is not a small team, we are going to contend for the title next season. Four years ago, Kwara United FC finished fourth position after the end of the season due to boardroom points; we equally finished third position three years ago and we played the CAF Confederation Cup.  “This time around, we are aiming for the title because I believe the team is ripe to ...

  Kwara United: No management interference in my job-- Coach Kabiru Dogo Head Coach of Kwara United Football Club, Kabir Dogo, has once again emphasized his complete autonomy in managing the club as a technical advisor, highlighting the player recruitment process for the upcoming 2024/25 NPFL season.  Coach Dogo made these assertions during an interaction with sports journalists following a pivotal meeting with the club's management on Thursday at the club headquarters in Ilorin. The team's strategist elucidated that the management has granted the technical staff full authority to select high-caliber players going forward. "We have been instructed to maintain transparency in the player selection process and foster unity within the technical department to ensure our objective of securing a top three finish,"he articulated. Coach Dogo pledged to the ardent football enthusiasts of Kwara to meticulously select top-tier players and solicited their unwavering support in ach...

Kwara United Chairman Clarifies Situation Regarding Departed Players, New Signings Kumbi Titiloye, the chairman of Kwara United, has provided additional insights on the 22 players who were recently released from the club, emphasizing that their departures occurred under varying circumstances. "The process of transfers and player acquisitions at the commencement and conclusion of seasons can be rather intricate. "Players depart for a multitude of reasons; some due to more enticing opportunities overseas, others because they were deemed surplus to requirements, while a few left through mutual agreement,"Titiloye elucidated. He also expressed the club's ambition to secure a top position in the league in order to embark on a continental campaign. "We are no longer content with being underestimated. Contrary to popular belief, Kwara United stands as one of the top five clubs in the nation,"he asserted. Furthermore, the chairman implored the club's supporters...

  Kwara United FC Partners with Fancified Apparel Distribution The management of Kwara United Football Club has officially announced a strategic partnership with Fancified, a distinguished apparel distribution and licensing platform.  This collaboration aims to amplify the club's brand visibility and effectively penetrate the market in anticipation of the upcoming league season. As part of this partnership, Kwara United's replica jerseys and other exclusive merchandise will be available on the prestigious Fancified marketplace. This initiative is designed to provide fans, enthusiasts, and supporters of Kwara United with convenient access to the club's iconic jerseys, allowing them to proudly sport their team colors. Chairman Kumbi Titiloye expressed his enthusiasm regarding this recent development, emphasizing that Kwara United is committed to elevating its brand presence and ensuring that its high-quality replica jerseys are readily accessible to its loyal fan base.  Wit...

 NPFL 2024/25: Kwara United To Kickoff Season At Home Against Niger Tornadoes Kwara United Football Club will Kickoff the  2024/25 NPFL season at home against Ikoh Allah boys, Niger Tornadoes of Minna when the league gets underway on August 31st 2024. In the fixture released by the league body on Tuesday evening, Harmony boys will play their second game against the President Federation  Cup Champions, Elkanemi Warriors of Maiduguri in an away tie and battle Ikorodu City in the match day three at home.  Reacting to the draws, the General Manager of Kwara United, Mallam Bashir Badawiy on behalf of the Club Chairman, Mr Kumbi Titiloye said the team is ready to battle it all from the beginning to the end. He reiterated the determination of the management to ensure a hitch free league season by making adequate provision of  logistics.    "We are battle ready for the NPFL, the club, this time around, is also aspiring to end the season as one of the top three...

  * Kwara United Mourn Late Ekene Abubakar Adams * The Management of Kwara United FC have expressed sadness over the death of the Chairman, House Committee on Sports, Hon Ekene Abubakar Adams, who died in the early hours of Tuesday. They also sympathized with the Leadership of the National Assembly and Sports fraternity. Hon Ekene Abubakar Adams, representing Chikun/Kajuru federal constituency of Kaduna state was confirmed dead Tuesday morning by the wife after a brief illness. Kwara United in a statement by the general manager, Mallam Bashir Badawiy on behalf of the Chairman, Kumbi Titiloye, expressed grief and pain over the demise of the committed and industrious House of representatives member. "The death of Hon Ekene Abubakar Adams was a huge loss to the sports fraternity in the country, he will be remembered for the reform and innovation brought to the sports sector within a short stint in the House of representatives. "We will also remember his doggedness and comm...

Kwara United: Unpaid ex players sign on fees cause for worry, but we 'll work something out-- Titiloye The Management of Kwara United have said  that it is aware of the unpaid entitlements of ex players of the club, saying that the chairman, Mr Kunbi Titiloye, has taken up the matter with relevant stakeholders. Mr. Titiloye made this disclosure while reacting to a viral story of management owing some ex players  of the club.  The club chairman explained that the unpaid entitlements which are sign on fees of the affected players mostly predates the current management of the club. "That, regardless, club management is a continuum and we looking towards solving the problem," He further appealed to Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, to assist in settling the debts once and for all. "We are aware of your unfortunate situation and we believe our sports loving and workaholic Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq will sort the issues very soon", he added. Kwara United ...

  Kwara United FC Layoffs 22 Players, Recruits Top Stars For New Season No less than 22 players of Kwara United Football Club have been laid off ahead of the incoming season, according to the management of the club. Speaking on this, Bashir Badawiy, General Manager of the club said that an additional 23 top stars from the Nigerian Premier Football League, NPFL, have been recruited to fortify the club ahead of the 2024/25 NPFL season. Addressing players and coaching crew of the club on Monday, the General Manager  said top quality players have agreed to join the team, some which are  Abayomi Samuel from 3SC, Jimi Iteji from Plateau United, top class goal stoppers, National team U 17, U 20 U 23 and Chan Eagles, Kazeem Badmus and Adamu Abubakar as well as Ifeanyi Ogba from NPFL Champions, Rangers International are all on their way to join Kwara United.   He also called on the players to eschew indiscipline and work inline with the philosophy of the club and target ...

  KWSG Praises YUCATECO Boxing Promotion for Promoting Grassroots Sports The Kwara State Government has heaped praises on the organisers of the 2024 Yucateco boxing trials for promoting the game of boxing from the grassroots. The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Mallam Bolakale Mogaji gave the commendation on Sunday while speaking with sports writers at Queen Elizabeth School, Ilorin, venue of the trials exercise . The Sports Commission Chairman, who revealed that Kwara State is home of boxing, having produced former world champions in the past. Mogaji also appreciated the Senator representing Kwara Central, Senator Saliu Mustapha for supporting the trials, as he called on other stakeholders to invest in the game of boxing to rid the society out of societal vices. He as well hailed the Yucateco Promotion, Kwara State Boxing Association and various boxing clubs in the state, as well as Peteru Sports for bringing the boxing trials to the state of Harmony. Earl...

  Scouting: Football talents in Kwara huge, ready for UK, Spain market-- Farouk AbdulRazaq  Farouk AbdulRazaq, son of Kwara State governor, Mall. AbdulRahaman Abdulrazaq, says that the abundance of soccer talents in the state is incredible, explaining also that the idea of exploiting them informed the ongoing Kwara State/FA Sports Talent Hunt. The talent hunt taking place Monday and Tuesday has 14 states taking part in the program with two from Lagos and Ghana. "We have abundance of talents here in Kwara and we want to put an eye on to it," explained Mr Abdulrazaq. Kwara State has in recent times witnessed upsurge in investment in sporting talent hunt which, largely has been as result of the state government's huge investment in the sporting sector. Mr Abdulrazaq said that he to leverage on his UK contact and FA Sports to start in earnest talent sporting and exploiting program for the youths in Kwara. "Fortunately I have some friends in the football circles.  "W...

The Management of Kwara United on Monday presented a replica jersey of Kwara United FC to the son of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Faruq AbdulRazaq, who is in Ilorin for FA Sport  Scouting Programme 2024. Faruq AbdulRazaq is the brain behind the first Kwara state FA Sport scouting programme where twelve teams in the state are participating and two others from Lagos and Ghana are also part of scouting programme.  Mallam Bashir Badawiy, the general manager of Kwara United presented the souvenirs on behalf of the club and also took time to watch the opening game between KFA and Star Builders as the programme continues.  Kwara United will officially start their training today ahead of the commencement of the 2024/25 NPFL season at the club's training pitch by 4:pm. Media Officer  Kwara United FC

  The organizers of YUCATECO Boxing League has revealed that their target is to discover and nurture talented boxers that will represent Nigeria in the 2028 Olympic. Mr Adeolu Adeagbo, the director of operation, YUCATECO Boxing Promotion, said the trials in Lagos, Rivers and now Kwara have revealed talents in all categories which  must be nurtured and developed to full  professional boxers in the country. Mr Adeolu stated this at a one day boxing trial, put together by a sportscaster with Sobi  FM, Peter Odelana Olaoluwa in conjunction with the Kwara State Boxing Association and YUCATECO Boxing Promotion at Queen School, Ilorin. He explained that Mr Peter Odelana has provided the right  platform for boxers from the grassroots to showcase their potentials and talented Boxers from the trial will be selected to be part of the season two YUCATECO boxing League, scheduled for 26th of this month while seminar preceding the League is fixed for 19th and 20th of July in ...

Nigerian born former US number 2 squash champion, Moses Olubo, has described the spanking new Squash Court in Kwara State Stadium in Ilorin as one out of top four best of such facility in the world, commending Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq for undertaking the project. The facility is one of courts of a game cluster of Table Tennis, Tennis and Squash at the stadium. “I have seen so many courts in the US, Poland, Egypt and Pakistan, but I can tell you that what you have in Kwara belongs to the best four, globally,” explained Olubo who has lived the last 36 years of his life in the US where he won numerous squash opens in DC, Miami, Heuston, Omaha and in all together 36 states in the US. Before living for the US, he was a Nigerian Champion, winning Milo Squash Open and many others like The Elephant Cement Open, Bendel Open, Aba Open, Kano Open, Enugu Open and many more. Lamenting the poor fortunes of the game over the years after military government who appear to have a better record of...

  Edun Development Association has joined other well-wishers in celebrating one of its sponsors, Alhaji Dr Abdulkadir Tunji Nagode on the auspicious occasion of his birthday. Dr Tunji Nagode, head of finance NNPCL, who adds a year today is one of the pillars of the association and has been consistent in the sponsorship of the community based association's programmes and activities. In a statement endorsed by Mallam Waheed Abdulmutalub, EDA recognized the unwavering contributions of the celebrant to the development of Ilorin Emirate, particularly in the areas of assistance and support to aged, widows, widowers and students is unquantified.   The statement while  beseeching Allah to grant him long life and divine guidance in all his endeavours, noted Edun community is proud to be associated with him

  llorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU), the umbrella sociocultural organisation of the good people of Ilorin Emirate in Kwara State, has felicitated with the Executive Director, Finance, Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) PLC, Dr Abdulkadir Tunji Nagode, on the occasion of the anniversary of his birthday. The Union, in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Nurudeen Ibrahim, on behalf of the National President, Alhaji Abdulmumini Ayo Abdulmalik, described Dr Nagode as a shining patriot and a distinguished professional who has done and is still doing very well for himself, Ilorin Emirate and the nation at large. The statement quoted Alhaji Abdulmalik as thanking Dr Nagode for his numerous selfless contributions to the peace and progress of Ilorin Emirate over the years and for always presenting himself as a model to his contemporaries and younger ones, saying that the community needs more of such individuals to ensure its all-round tra...

  Ahead of the kickoff of the 2024/25 NPFL season, Kwara United Football Club will officially resume training on Monday 15, July 2024 at the training pitch of the club by 4pm. Kwara United finished last season as the 13th best team in the country. To better their lot and further maximize their potential in the upcoming league season, the club decided on early preparation. The Management of the club led by Kumbi Titiloye have been working assiduously to fortify the team with the best legs and quality players in anticipation of the new NPFL season, while top notch players have signified interest in joining the club. Details of the new signings will be officially communicated to the public in a few days time. The Kabir Dogo led technical crew of the club have also expressed their  readiness to work towards hunting for the title in the coming season. Ayodeji Ismail Media Officer Kwara United 13th July, 2024

  Kwara State Football Association, KWSFA, on Thursday, reiterated its stand against unsanctioned competitions and incidents of 'street football' happening in the state, warning coaches, clubs and referees from partaking in such tournaments. Hon. Idris Abdullahi Musa, aka Thuraya, KWSFA chairman, told selected journalists at the FA House in the Kwara State stadium, Ilorin, after a crucial meeting with the state branch of coaches association, while also warning that soccer regulatory bodies like the NFF, CAF and FIFA intends to monitor the game more closely at the grassroots. "FIFA is very much concerned about soccer development in the grassroots and the need to protect young talents from exploitative agents, avoidable accidents and need to steer football from needless controversies," he said. FIFA has expressed concerns over soccer tournaments happening without proper security and safety measures being put in place "No referee with an official badge dares step in...

Massive food production with mechanized farming has been identified as a panacea to the current and persistent hunger and other untold hardship in the land. A fellow of the Kwara State Association of National accountants of Nigeria ANAN, Mrs Eunice Wemimo Abolarin stated this on Wednesday while delivering paper on "Can Nigeria be a better nation ?"  at a monthly meeting of the Association, held at Radio Kwara Mandate Hall, GRA, Ilorin. Mrs Eunice Wemimo explained that the only chain that can reduce inflation is to grow food and building green farms in the  compound, adding that another way to meet high demands of food across African is by massive production. She stressed that Nigeria will be a better nation if we harness the opportunities for rebuilding a new economy in the areas of oil and gas, technology, agriculture, security services and social media influencing . A fellow of ANAN was of the opinion that socioeconomic, good leadership, Individual behavioural attitude and ...

  The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara State Chapter has called on football stakeholders in the state to rally round Kwara United FC ahead of the 2024/25 Nigeria Professional Football League Season. Kwara United finished 13th position with 12 wins, 15 draws and 11 losses at the 2023/24 Nigeria Professional Football League season. In a statement signed by the Vice Chairman of the Association Mallam Toyin Saheed  said Kwara United FC has the capacity of finishing in the top three next season as well as qualifying for continental football. He said, “I am calling on football stakeholders in the state to rally round and support Kwara United FC next season. From Ex Kwara United players to the supporters, fans, okada riders, cab drivers, market women, commissioners, Special Advisers to the Governor and Executive Chairman of Kwara State Sports Commission to pray for the success of the club. We want to see more spectators fill the stadium next season in order to give...

  A Chieftain of the ZLP, Kwara State and Abuja based business tycoon, Alhaji Usman Danjuma has rejoiced with Muslim Ummah across the world on the occasion of 1446 Hijrah which is the beginning of Islamic New Year. Alhaji Danjuma in a statement on Saturday, said Hijrah offers another golden opportunity to refrain from bad and negative things to guarantee Allah's divine blessing at all time  . "As we are celebrating 1446 Hijrah, the beginning of Islamic New Year, I'm calling on all and sundry to reflect on the teachings and lessons of Hijrah and shun any act capable of undermining the unity of the nation" he stated. "We should use this Hijrah to also pray for the nation to overcome her economic hardship and other challenges as country is currently witnessing turbulence" He congratulated the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari and Etsu Tsaragi on successful beginning of the Islamic lunar year, praying Allah to witness many more to celebrate End

  · Association Asks For Police Collaboration In Deadline Enforcement An estimated  N1.5 billion in deposits intended for point of sale (PoS) operations in Kwara could be at risk, impacting an near 10, 000 operators in the grassroots financial services sector if the Federal Government proceeds with implementing the July 7 deadline for all PoS agents to register with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), as highlighted by the Kwara Association of Professional Point of Sales Agents (KAPPSA). The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has set a July 7, 2024 deadline for PoS operators to finalize their registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission. With the deadline elapsing, CBN may freeze deposits of PoS operators. However, representatives of the PoS agent umbrella body voiced concerns to journalists in Ilorin on Wednesday in joint statement, emphasizing that the CAC registration process is intricate and time-consuming. They appealed to the CBN and the federal government to extend...