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Veteran broadcaster, Hameed Adio to lecture SWAN members on role of Sports Writers/Commentators in Sports Development

By Wale Mustapha on March 10, 2021 News, Sports

The Education Committee of the Kwara Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), has concluded arrangements and put together a seminar with the theme “The role of Sports Writers/Commentators in Sports Development” for members of the association. According to a statement by the Secretary of the association, Olayinka Owolewa, on Wednesday in Ilorin, […]

Governor Abdulrazaq passes vote of confidence on Titiloye led Kwara United board

By Wale Mustapha on January 26, 2021 News, Sports

Kwara State Governor, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has passed a vote of confidence on Kumbi Titiloye led Kwara United board. The Governor made the disclosure on Tuesday when he paid a visit to the ongoing construction and renovation at the Ilorin Stadium. Mallam Abdulrazaq said his administration will support Kwara United and ensure they get the […]

AlyufSalam: Bode shoots Super Pioneer to final

By Admin on January 26, 2021 News, Sports

AbraySport FC (Super Pioneer) are through to the final of the AlyufSalam Football Competition following a 1-0 victory over Nipost (LA Planet Sport Academia). The only goal of the tournament was scored by Bode Solabi in the 33rd minute by shooting a strike from outside the box. Despite the goal, both teams struggled to perform […]

Farayola’s late goal push Kwara United up after win over Ifeanyi Ubah

By Wale Mustapha on January 24, 2021 News, Sports

There was serious tension on Sunday at the Kwara state stadium as Kwara United defeated visiting Ifeanyi Ubah 1-0 in NPFL week six encounter. Kwara United went into this game with boosted morales having defeated Enyimba last Wednesday, but the Harmony Boys labored hardly to get this deserved victory. Biffo’s men started this game impressively […]

Steve Onishola Honored with Posthumous award, Basketball Championship

By Wale Mustapha on January 19, 2021 News, Sports

Steve Onishola’ contribution to the game of Basketball has been recognised with a posthumous Merit award from the Kwara State Basketball Family. During a ceremonial event held at the Outdoor Court of the Kwara State Stadium on Sunday 17th Jan 2021, Babatunde Onishola, son of Elder Steve who came alongside his wife and children, collected […]

Maiden Kwara Marathon holds in Ilorin on January 23

By Wale Mustapha on January 9, 2021 News, Sports

The stage is set for the first ever Kwara State Marathon, billed for Saturday, January 23rd, 2021. According to the Vice Chairman of the Organising Committee of the Marathon, Mallam Bello Mubaraq, the race is the first in the North Central and was initiated to engage youth positively. He also said that it was introduced […]

RAAF FC lifts Ifelodun Unity Cup

By Wale Mustapha on January 5, 2021 News, Sports

RAAF Football Club of Share has emerged winners of the Ifelodun Unity Cup soccer competition, concluded in Share on Friday January 1, 2021. The club defeated Ganmo United 4-2 on penalties, after the match ended one-goal apiece at regulation time. RAAF FC had earlier defeated Baobajiro FC 3-1 in the semi-final, while Ganmo United beat […]

Yaradua Yahaya bags Teqball appointment in Kwara state

By Wale Mustapha on January 5, 2021 News, Sports

Yaradua Yahaya has been appointed Chairman Kwara State Teqball Association by the Nigeria Teqball Federation. In his acceptance speech, the former Rainbow FC player promised to make Kwara State among the top states in Teqball. Yaradua Yahaya aka Yaramovic said the sport will be taken to the nook and cranny of Kwara State adding that […]

Finance: Kwara wins $16.9m in SFTAS achievements for 2019/2020

By Wale Mustapha on January 5, 2021 News, Society News

· Gets N795m PAYE refunds; explains review of budget figure Kwara State Government has won $16.9m worth of achievements in the 2019/2020 World Bank-supported State Fiscal Transparency, Accountability and Sustainability (SFTAS) programme for results —the highest ever achieved by the state since the initiative began in 2018. The awards came after the state satisfied the disbursements linked indicators […]

Kwara Beach Soccer Lauds Oladimeji

By Wale Mustapha on December 31, 2020 News, Sports

… set to blaze trail in Female Beach Soccer By Yemi Sodeeq Sir Prince Thompson Oladimeji, the Patron of Kwara State Beach Soccer Association has been described as the strong pillar of the Beasal game in the State. Speaking at an end of the year event organised by the Association on Wednesday 30th of December,the […]