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Yewa FC Players Receive Royal Blessings from the Olu of Ilaro Ahead of NLO Clash

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Yewa FC Players Receive Royal Blessings from the Olu of Ilaro Ahead of NLO Clash The players and management of Yewa FC Academy were warmly received today at the palace of the Olu of Ilaro in Ilaro by His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, Asade Agunloye IV. As the paramount ruler of Yewaland and Chairman of the Ogun State Council of Obas, the revered monarch took time to bless the team and offer fatherly guidance ahead of their crucial Nigeria Nationwide League One (NLO) fixture against Lageski FC on Friday, as well as their future engagements. Oba Olugbenle prayed for success, protection, and unity for the squad, urging the players to uphold discipline, integrity, and good conduct both on and off the pitch. He also emphasized the importance of prioritizing education alongside their football careers, reminding them that knowledge remains a strong foundation for life after football. Speaking on behalf of the club, the President of Yewa FC, Mr. Bamidele Sol...
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Prof M.B Nuhu felicitates Muslims on Eid al-Adha, calls for peace, responsible conduct ahead of 2027

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Prof M.B Nuhu felicitates Muslims on Eid al-Adha, calls for peace, responsible conduct ahead of 2027 By Abubakar Hassan Prof. Muhammad Bashar Nuhu, former Commissioner for Tertiary Education in Niger State and Executive Director (Finance) of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC), has extended warm Sallah greetings to Muslims across, Niger state, Nigeria and beyond on the occasion of this year’s Eid al-Adha celebration. In a goodwill message through his Special Assistant (Special Duties), Alhaji Yahuza Isah Erena, Prof. Nuhu urged the Muslim Ummah to reflect on the enduring lessons of Prophet Ibrahim (AS), particularly his unwavering faith, obedience, sacrifice, resilience, and devotion to the will of Almighty Allah. He noted that the festival symbolizes the essence of selflessness and total submission, virtues that remain critical in fostering a just and harmonious society. He called on Muslims to use the period of the celebration to intensify prayers for Nigeria,...
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*Kwara NLO Clubs Struggling With High Operational Levies

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Kwara NLO Clubs Struggling With High Operational Levies The Director of Football of La Planet FC, Alhaji Mallick Olasunkanmi, has identified foreign and domestic player transfers as a major source of income for private football club owners, saying that running a football club is highly capital intensive and financially demanding. Alhaji Olasunkanmi stated this while speaking at the Kwara SWAN Sports Hard Talk held on Tuesday in Ilorin. The Ilorin-born football administrator explained that for club owners to remain relevant in the football sector through effective management, clubs must operate within their budgets and available resources to guarantee sustainability. According to him, return on investment in football can only be guaranteed when expenditure does not exceed overhead costs. Olasunkanmi further stressed that teams currently campaigning in the Nigeria Nationwide League One in Kwara State are struggling to survive due to exorbitant levies, especially payments for ...
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How Gbenga Elegbeleye pulled NPFL back from the brink

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How Gbenga Elegbeleye pulled NPFL back from the brink _Through governance reform, financial restructuring, and calendar stability, the league is regaining respect at home and laying the groundwork for a continental comeback_ *By Wale Oyekanmi* For years, the Nigeria Premier Football League was a case study in squandered potential. Once the breeding ground for African football giants, the NPFL became synonymous with erratic calendars, poor officiating, hooliganism, corruption, and a sponsorship drought that left clubs broke and fans disengaged. The league had lost its shine, its credibility, and its standing among Africa’s elite. That narrative is changing. At the center of the turnaround is Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye. Before 2022, the NPFL was in crisis. The League Management Company was dissolved in September 2022 after the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development declared it “illegal.” Sponsors had pulled out. TV coverage disappeared. Referees complained of unpaid indemnities...
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Obideyi hails Shooting Stars' historic return to continent after 27 years

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Obideyi hails Shooting Stars' historic return to continent after 27 years Nigeria Ex-International, Temitope Ademola Obideyi, has expressed immense joy and satisfaction following the historic qualification of Shooting Stars Sports Club for continental football after the club successfully secured a ticket to next season’s CAF Confederation Cup competition. The Oluyole Warriors finished the 2025/26 Nigeria Professional Football League season in third position after the final round of fixtures, sealing a long-awaited return to the African stage.  Although the Ibadan-based side suffered a narrow defeat away to Niger Tornadoes in Minna, results elsewhere worked in their favour to confirm their place among Nigeria's representatives on the continent. For many football followers in Oyo State and beyond, the achievement represents more than a qualification ticket. It marks the return of one of Nigeria’s traditional football powerhouses to a stage where the club once proudly ...
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Engr. Ahmed Olaide Congratulates Kwara United On NPFL Survival

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Engr. Ahmed Olaide Congratulates Kwara United On NPFL Survival Staunch supporter of Kwara United, Engr. Ahmed Olaide, has congratulated the Harmony Boys for successfully escaping relegation at the end of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League season despite their heavy defeat to Bayelsa United on Sunday. Kwara United suffered a 4-0 loss at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa in their final league fixture of the campaign. The Harmony Boys had held their hosts to a goalless draw in the first half despite difficult conditions caused by a waterlogged pitch following persistent rainfall. However, Bayelsa United took control of the encounter after the restart, scoring four second-half goals to condemn the Ilorin-based side to defeat. Despite the disappointing result, Kwara United retained their NPFL status after results elsewhere favoured them. The team survived relegation on goal difference following Bendel Insurance’s 1-1 draw against Remo Stars, with the Harmony Boys f...
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Breaking: Kwara United Escape Relegation

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Breaking: Kwara United Escape Relegation  Kwara United suffered a disappointing 4-0 defeat to Bayelsa United in their final game of the Nigeria Premier Football League season played on Sunday at the Samson Siasia Stadium. The Harmony Boys held their hosts to a goalless draw in the first half despite the waterlogged pitch caused by persistent rainfall and looked hopeful of finishing strongly after the break. However, the game turned around immediately after restart as Bayelsa United opened scoring in the 47th minute. Kwara United had the opportunity to pull one back in the 50th minute after Junior Aimufua was brought down inside the penalty area, prompting the centre referee to award a penalty. Unfortunately, Jimoh Gbadamosi’s spot kick was brilliantly saved by the Bayelsa goalkeeper. Bayelsa United capitalised on the momentum and extended their lead with additional goals in the 60th, 66th and 72nd minutes respectively to hand the Harmony Boys a heavy defeat. Despite the...
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