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 A.A Youth Wing to Host Leadership Fitness Retreat in Kwara The A.A Youth Wing, under the leadership of Ambassador Shola Ilyas Akanbi and with the support of the Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has announced plans to host its inaugural Leadership Fitness Retreat aimed at uniting youths across Kwara State for health, unity, and leadership development. The event is scheduled to hold on Tuesday, 31st December, from 8:00am to 12:00pm at the Kwara State Stadium. According to the organisers, the retreat is designed to inspire and empower young people to take responsibility for their physical well-being while nurturing leadership qualities and strengthening social cohesion among youths in the state. Activities lined up for the programme include fitness sessions, interactive workshops, and motivational talks by selected leaders and fitness experts. Ambassador Shola Ilyas Akanbi explained that the initiative aligns with the broader vision of the state government to prom...

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Will Keep Improving — SWAN President The National President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Mr. Isiah Benjamin, has expressed confidence that the Super Eagles of Nigeria will continue to improve as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) progresses in Morocco, urging Nigerians to sustain their unwavering support for the team. Mr. Benjamin made this known while speaking with journalists in Fez, Morocco, shortly after Nigeria’s hard-fought 3–2 victory over Tunisia. According to him, although the Super Eagles showed dominance for most parts of the encounter, some lapses were noticed towards the end of the game following a few substitutions. He, however, stressed that such moments are part of tournament football and will be addressed by the technical crew as the competition advances. “We won the game despite some inadequacies in the dying minutes. These things happen in football, especially when substitutions are made. The important thing is tha...

Awoniyi Tips Kwara Kiddies League as Model for Youth Football Development As the 2025 Kwara Kiddies League season draws to a close on Sunday in Ilorin, part-owner of the league and Super Eagles forward, Taiwo Awoniyi, has assured football stakeholders of a more standardised and properly structured competition next season. The Nottingham Forest striker praised the unwavering commitment of Mallam Ibrahim Bako and Ibrahim Jatto for creating a platform that nurtures young footballers, describing their initiative as the foundation upon which he later partnered to further develop the league. Speaking on a Channels Television sports programme, Awoniyi stressed that football development goes beyond assembling talented players, noting that structure remains the most important factor. “Football is not just about bringing together the best players. It is about structure, and to build that structure, we must provide a platform that will guide these young players towards becoming professionals,” he...

HONOURS B Crowned League Winners as 1st Oloyin Softball Championship Ends The league phase of the maiden Oloyin Softball Championship concluded in thrilling fashion on Friday at the Adewole Baseball Park, Ilorin, with exciting matches that determined the final standings of the competition. In the first game of the day, HONOURS B took on AYBSF of C&S College in a closely fought encounter. Both sides showed grit and quality throughout the game, but HONOURS B edged their opponents in a dramatic finish, recording a narrow 15–14 victory. The win marked HONOURS B’s second victory of the league, confirming their position at the top of the table. The second match featured HONOURS A against AYBSF in a decisive clash to determine second and third positions in the championship. AYBSF delivered an impressive performance, defeating HONOURS A by 15 runs to 6 to secure second place. At the end of the league matches, HONOURS B emerged as league winners with two victories. AYBSF of C&S College ...

Teams Gear Up for Decisive Battles in Oloyin Softball Grand Finale The maiden edition of the Oloyin Softball Championship has officially commenced at the Adewole Baseball Park, Ilorin, featuring three academy teams in a competitive two-day showdown. The tournament parades two teams from Honours Sports International Foundation—Honours A and Honours B—alongside one team from C&S College. In the opening fixture, Honours A faced Honours B in a thrilling five-inning contest. Honours B claimed victory with an impressive 22–15 win, displaying superior batting and excellent teamwork from start to finish. The championship continues tomorrow with the grand finale scheduled for 12:00 p.m., featuring two exciting matchups. Honours B will battle C&S College in the first game, while Honours A will take on the C&S College side in the second encounter. The tournament has so far delivered intense competition and growing excitement as the teams vie for top honours in the inaugural edition.

 Adeoye Victor Named Kwara United Player of the Month for November Kwara United midfielder, Adeoye Victor, has been crowned the club’s Player of the Month for November 2025, following an impressive run of form that earned him top votes from fans, club officials, and teammates. Victor, described as dynamic, relentless, resilient, and consistent, outshone other nominees with his standout performances throughout the month under review. His remarkable displays were further highlighted by an 8.0 average rating, according to detailed statistics provided by Eyeball. The monthly award, fully supported by Equity Circle, was introduced to recognise and celebrate exceptional performers within the team. Victor’s emergence as winner underscores his growing influence in Kwara United’s midfield and his consistent contribution to the club’s success.

Kwara United Star Gidado Reflects on Near Goal, Earns Double MOTM Honours Toheeb Gidado has expressed disbelief after his goal-bound effort rattled the crossbar late in the first half of Kwara United’s Matchday 16 NPFL encounter against Niger Tornadoes on Sunday in Ilorin. Gidado, who delivered an impressive performance throughout his 75 minutes on the pitch, was rewarded with the Cyteck Man of the Match award sponsored by Engr. Ahmed Olaide, as well as the Ambassador Seriki MOTN award powered by Coach Usman Biffo in honour of Ambassador Seriki. Speaking after receiving his awards, Gidado said he was confident that Kwara United’s recent run of scoring two unreplied goals would further strengthen the team’s attacking momentum. “I’m pained that I couldn’t get on the scoresheet today. But these two goals will definitely boost our scoring form going forward,” he stated.

Engr. Sanni, Others Make List For Prestigious SWAN Honours At Tribute Lecture For Gov AbdulRazaq The Kwara State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has unveiled the list of prominent sports personalities nominated for special recognition at its maiden Personality Lecture in honour of the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON. The event, scheduled for Thursday, 18 December 2025, will hold at the Taiwo Awoniyi Media Sports Media Centre, SWAN Secretariat, George Innih Stadium, Ilorin, beginning at 10:00 a.m. This year’s lecture, themed “6 Years of Purposeful Leadership: Rebuilding Institutions, Empowering Athletes, and Positioning Kwara for Sports Excellence,” is designed to spotlight the administration’s investments in sports infrastructure and youth development across the state. In a statement signed by the Association’s Assistant Secretary, Sodiq Adebara, SWAN confirmed that standout contributors to Kwara’s sports ecosystem, incl...

ANAN Kwara Re-elects Hajia Ramat Remi Sulyman FCNA as Chairperson The Kwara State Chapter of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) has re-elected Hajia Ramat Remi Sulyman, FCNA, as its Chairperson for another two-year term. The election, which took place on Friday at the State Banquet Hall during the Association’s Annual General Meeting, was supervised by the ANAN National President, Hajia Zuwerat Talatu Khisimi, represented by the Vice President, Mallam Hussain Ibrahim Gidado. In her acceptance speech, Hajia Ramat Remi Sulyman described the achievements recorded during her first tenure as the collective effort of both the executive and the general membership.  She urged members to sustain their unity and unwavering support toward strengthening the association in the state. Hajia Ramat that the new tenure will place emphasis on organising symposiums and quiz competitions in secondary schools as part of a strategic initiative to promote awareness in accounting an...

 Awoniyi Hails Nottingham Forest Star Hutchinson After Dazzling Display Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has showered praise on his Nottingham Forest teammate Omari Hutchinson following the youngster’s impressive performance in their hard-fought win over Wolves. Awoniyi, who is currently sidelined as he works his way back to full fitness, watched from the stands as Forest secured a 1–0 victory at Molineux. Igor Jesus scored the decisive goal 18 minutes from time to hand Sean Dyche’s men all three points. Although several Forest players struggled to impose themselves against a determined Wolves side still searching for their first league win of the season, Hutchinson delivered a standout performance on what was his first Premier League start for the Reds. Awoniyi, who has endured a series of injury setbacks since joining Forest in 2022, is not expected to be out long-term this time — a positive development for the club’s attacking options. The Nigerian forward took to Instagram af...

Kwara Govt Moves to Curb Unregulated Ads on Korope, Keke Marwa Over Public Safety Concerns The Kwara State Government has expressed concern over the growing use of unregulated advertisements on mini buses (Korope) and tricycles (Keke Marwa), warning that the trend is increasingly being exploited by scammers and promoters of unapproved products. Speaking during a meeting with leadership of major transport unions on Monday, the Acting General Manager of the Kwara State Signage and Advertisement Agency (KWASAA), Mr. Toba Adeyeye, said the agency would no longer tolerate advertisement materials capable of misleading or endangering members of the public. Adeyeye noted that Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq places high priority on the safety and well-being of Kwarans, hence the need to regulate all forms of outdoor and transit advertising across the state. He announced that henceforth, individuals, businesses or organisations seeking to place adverts on mini buses or tricycles must formally ap...