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KFA to host Street Soccer and Scouting Tournament

By Wale Mustapha on January 1, 2020 News, Sports

Kwara Football Academy, KFA is set to stage the biggest scouting program in Africa, the programme which is tagged Kwara State street soccer and scouting tournament is sponsored by the Kwara State Government in partnership with Sportiqo Africa PTY LTD. KFA is one of the leading football academies in Africa, the academy provides platform for […]

Community Sec Sch lifts 16th Olujumu Unity Cup

By Wale Mustapha on December 28, 2019 News, Society News, Sports

Community Secondary School (CSS) Ogidi have emerged champion of the 16th edition of Olujumu Unity Cup for held at Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi state. Community Secondary School Ogidi beat Iffe Secondary Commercial College via penalty 5-3 after a goalless 90 minutes at the Anglican Secondary School football pitch. CSS goalkeeper, Samuel Arogundade was […]

Patrick Pascal advice ex internationals to get involved in football administration

By Wale Mustapha on December 23, 2019 News, Sports

1996 Olympic gold medallist, Patrick Pascal (MON) has advised ex internationals to invest in grassroots football programs in their respective states. Pascal who is the chairman of Bauchi State Football Association said ex players must get involved in football administration in their various states if they want to make serious impact in the round leather […]

Premier league wonderkid ready to explode

By Wale Mustapha on December 21, 2019 News, Sports

The Nigeria Professional Football League is heading into the tenth round of games this weekend with players getting ready to express themselves on the pitch and secure good results for their teams. Despite the return to the league, Kwara United fans have not been impressed although they appreciate the effort of the hierarchy in returning […]

U17 volleyball and B/volleyball under way in Kebbi state

By Wale Mustapha on December 21, 2019 News, Sports

Over 100 players have converged in Kebbi state for the U17 indoor volleyball (female) and Beach Volleyball (male and female). The North West volleyball championship is slated for 19th to 22nd December, 2019 at Haliru Abdul stadium, Birin Kebbi, Kebbi state. In his opening remarks, the President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa Nimrod […]

AFN Crisis: Gusau tagged reconciliation committee illegal

By Admin on December 17, 2019 Sports

THE ATHLETICS FEDERATION OF NIGERIA (AFN), UNDER THE PRESIDENCY OF HON. ENGR. IBRAHIM SHEHU-GUSAU, WISHES TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE PRESIDENT HONOURED THE INVITATION BY THE RECONCILIATION COMMITTEE, SET UP BY THE NIGERIA OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (NOC) TO RESOLVE ALL ISSUES LEADING TO THE MISUNDERSTANDINGS IN THE BOARD. HAVING RESPONDED TO THE INVITATION OF […]

NPFL Matchday 7 Roundup: Plateau clipped, Pillars, Akwa United record huge wins

By Admin on December 8, 2019 News, Sports

By Promise Etim Plateau United had their six games unbeaten stretch snapped in Okigwe were they lost 1-0 to Heartland FC of Owerri, while Ndifreke Effiong’s hat-trick helped Akwa United FC to their first win of the campaign in the 4-0 routing of newcomers, Adamawa United FC. Twenty three goals, six wins and two draws […]

Kwara Sports Festival to hold in January

By Wale Mustapha on December 7, 2019 News, Sports

Kwara State Government has said that as part of its efforts to revolutionise sports and divert the attention and energy of the youths in the State to viable competitions and gainful activities, necessary arrangements have been made to kick off the 7th Kwara Sports Festival on the 5th of January, 2020. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry […]

Dare charges Nigerians on collective and collegiate sport activities

By Wale Mustapha on December 7, 2019 News, Sports

The Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr. Sunday Dare has said that the benefit of physical exercise can not be over emphasised. He said this after participating in an early morning physical exercises organised by the members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) in collaboration with the FCT Administration at the Old […]

SACF LAUNCHES FUND RAISING CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT VULNERABLE

By Wale Mustapha on December 7, 2019 News, Society News, Sports

The Seyi Akinwunmi Charity Foundation (SACF), a Charity Foundation committed to the education and empowerment of the indigent child, has announced a novel charity campaign as part of its as part of its larger fundraising strategy to support the education of indigent children in society. The foundation has launched a “Support a Child Jersey” campaign […]