The Kwara State Football Association on Saturday entered a memorandum of understanding with the Office of the Nigeria Pillar of Sports in the quest to create a new identity to promote grassroot football.

Malam Idris Abdullahi in his words, described Nigeria Pillar of Sports as a vital element in the Structure of the FA and assured of working with Chief Ejidike in matching the objectives of the FA, adding that his Administration is fully committed to maintain its relationship to scientifically harness talents and improve the round leather game.

Thuraya opined the FA has explored in seeking sponsors to improve the standard of facilities including remodelling the artificial turf of the state stadium to natural grass and also to establish football pitches across all senatorial districts within.

He equally commended his board members for aligning with his objectives saying it will bring a significant change as stakeholders unite all grassroots initiatives and programmes under one banner.

Nigeria Pillar of Sports, Chief Donatus Agu Ejidike, vowed to work assiduously with the Kwara FA to help improve the fortunes of the game in the state.

Chief Ejidike, in his first familiarization visit to the secretariat of the FA, was meant to acquaint himself with the operations of the state football governing body and partner with the visionary institution while pledging his office support for the FA with a call for a stronger collaboration in a bid to develop all sectors of the game.

During the meeting, a Customized backdrop which had Malam Idris Picture with an inscripted message ” Outstanding Performance and revitalization of Football in Kwara” was presented by Chief Donatus to the FA Boss.

The delegation had in company of Alloy Chukwuemeka, Ajide Olayioye and others were met on arrival by the FA members including, Kashmi Agaka, Hajia Segilola Alaya, Captain Dayo Ayodele, Ahmed Abdullahi and other affiliated members of the FA.

Kwara State Super league final between La Planet Sports Academia and Stallion FC will hold on Thursday 20th of May, 2021.

The final match which will hold at the Kwara State Stadium Complex is billed to commence at 4pm.

Mallam Idris Abdullahi Musa Thuraya ,the Chairman of Kwara State Football Association is expected to lead other dignitaries to the event.

Recall that the preliminaries and advance stages of the tournament organised by the Kwara State Football Association
has been concluded.

Over 50 teams participated in the championship and the winner between the finalists will qualify to take part in the NLO play off scheduled to kick off in June.

In a statement signed by the association and made available through the Special Adviser on Media to FA Boss, Bolaji Lawal, the FA lauded the 11th Emir of Ilorin for his unwavering support to Sports development especially Football.

Malam Musa described the one time vice-president of Nigeria Football Association as a detribalised Nigerian who is a great asset to the people of Kwara, the North and Nigeria as a whole.

He congratulated His Eminence on this august occasion, felicitating with the government and good people of Kwara State and the entire Muslim Ummah in Nigeria and beyond.

Thuraya affirmed His Royal Highness gave Nigerian Muslims purposeful, mature, dynamic and responsible leadership, saying he shunned armchair leadership and became visible in all parts of the country.

“We the FA are marvel at his managerial skill with which he has mobilised Muslims from all sectors.

“Leading by example, he taught us love, forgiveness, and tolerance. A patriot primus inter pares, he laid special emphasis on the need for peaceful coexistence in the past twenty five years of selfless service to his country,” the message read.

A delegation of the Kwara state football Association on Tuesday visited His Royal Highness, emir of Ilorin, Alh. Ibrahim Zulu Gambari to pay homage and presented Sport kits to the traditional ruler.

Led by the chairman of the Association, Malam Idris Abdullahi Musa Thuraya, who eulogises the Emir for his steadfast cooperation with his board as parts of efforts to ensure that growth of football continue to be on the rise.

Malam Musa stated that the Royal blessing of his Royal Highness has been instrumental to his stint in office and reinstated the need to continue to seek guidance and prayers to assist the FA towards it’s activities.

The chairman gave a brief summary of what his board has done since coming on board and presented a complete sports kit to his Royal Highness.

In his response, the Emir of Ilorin, Alh. Ibrahim Zulu Gambari, a one-time Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) vice-president, commended the leadership of the FA for it’s swift actions in repositioning football governance in Kwara and reaffirmed his committments to football matters.

His Royal Highness, similarly charge the football executives to be diligent in their activities and make the interest of the state Paramount while discharging the duties while praying that the chairman and his board members will reach the Pinnacle of their chosen path.

Others present at the occasion were, Alhaja Segilola Alaya ( FA Board member), Kashim Agaka (FA, Secretary) among others.