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Fireworks in Ilorin as Foreign-Based Players Edge Home-Based Stars in Harmony Stars Showcase Match It was an epoch-making event at the Rashidi Yekini Main Bowl of the George Innih Stadium Complex, Ilorin, on Tuesday as Kwara-born professional footballers converged for the maiden edition of the Harmony Stars Showcase novelty match. Regarded as one of the biggest gatherings of football stars from the state, the thrilling encounter attracted a large crowd of football fans, supporters, stakeholders, and family members. A game of two contrasting halves, the home-based players drew first blood when Abia Warriors midfielder Yakubu Hammed gave his side the lead in the first half. The foreign-based team, however, fought back after the break, with Isaac James, a forward with Burgan SC of Kuwait, restoring parity in the second half. The match was filled with suspense and excitement, with both teams creating several scoring opportunities. Kwara United's experienced goal...

TSM Football Academy Leadership Meets Kwara United Technical Adviser in Abuja  ABUJA – TSM Football Academy has taken a significant step toward strengthening opportunities for young footballers following a strategic meeting with Kwara United FC's Technical Adviser, Mr. Ashafat Suleman. The meeting, held in Abuja, was attended by the President of TSM Football Academy, Mr. Alabi, and the Academy's Sporting Director, Mr. Musa Abaya Isa. Discussions centred on building a stronger relationship between both institutions and creating pathways for talented players to advance their football careers. According to the academy, both parties explored opportunities for player movement and career progression, with a focus on helping promising youngsters transition from grassroots football to the professional ranks. The stakeholders emphasized the need for sustainable development structures that will enable talented players to access greater opportunities and achieve their professi...

Kwara home-based to battle Foreign players in Harmony stars showcase novely match on Tuesday Football enthusiasts in Kwara State are eagerly awaiting the maiden edition of the Harmony Stars Showcase Programme, which is scheduled to hold on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the Rashidi Yekini Main Bowl of the George Innih Stadium Complex, Ilorin. The much-anticipated event, organised by the Kwara State Foreign and Home-Based Professional Footballers Association, will bring together some of the state's finest football talents in a novelty match between foreign-based and home-based professional players of Kwara origin. The showcase is expected to attract football stakeholders, coaches, scouts, sports administrators, fans, and aspiring young footballers from across the state and beyond, as the organisers continue efforts to promote football development and celebrate Kwara's rich sporting heritage. Speaking ahead of the event, the organisers described the programme as more than...

Dr. Abubakar Kuso, President of Pape Football Academy Commends Gov. Bago's Sports Revolution, Pledges Support for Football Development in Niger State The President of Pape Football Academy and Executive Director, Planning and Design, Upper Niger River Basin Development Authority (UNRBDA), Dr. Abubakar Abdullahi Kuso (Dan Wadatan Nupe), has commended the sports development initiatives of Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, describing them as a major catalyst for youth empowerment and football growth across the state. Dr. Kuso made the remarks while receiving former Niger Tornadoes player, Aliko Mustapha, alongside the Assistant Captain of Niger Professionals, Eric Frimpong, on a courtesy visit where discussions centered on football development and youth empowerment in Niger State was discussed. The visit provided an opportunity for the Niger Professionals representatives to engage with Dr. Kuso on issues affecting football players in the state, particularl...

Niger FA Chairman commends 2025/2026 state Super League standard  By Abubakar Hassan The Chairman of the Niger State Football Association (NSFA), Comrade Ahmed Yusuf Fresh, has expressed satisfaction with the quality of players and the overall standard of teams participating in the ongoing 2025/2026 Niger State Super League Football Tournament. Comrade Ahmed Fresh, who is also the Sardaunan Kwallon Nigeria and Chairman of Chairmen as well as a top-ranking official in the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), described the level of competition as highly commendable. He praised both the players and the technical crews of the participating teams for their professionalism and dedication. Speaking during an assessment of the competition on Saturday, at the Bako Kontagora Stadium, Minna, the NSFA chairman noted that the current standard of play reflects the steady growth of football development in the state. According to him, Niger State is on course to become a dominant force i...

Kwara Professionals Battle Offa Selected to 2-2 Draw Ahead of Novelty Match, Lauds Sports Commission Chairman For Support The Kwara State Professional Footballers (KSPF) on Saturday played a 2-2 draw with Offa Selected in a friendly match held at Federal Polytechnic Offa football pitch. The match served as preparatory ahead of the Tuesday's novelty match between the home-based and foreign-based kwara-born professional footballers scheduled for 4pm at Rashidi Yekini Mainbowl. Following the friendly match, the kwara professionals have now expressed profound appreciation to the Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Coach Bola Mogaji,  for providing transportation for the team to and from Offa. The KSPF also extended its gratitude to players, officials, supporters, partners, and well-wishers whose contributions ensured the success of the friendly encounter.  According to the association, the collective efforts and unwavering support of all stakeholde...