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Kwara Football Association applauded over Flow FM sponsorship deal Football stakeholders have commended the Kwara Football Association for securing sponsorship for the state FA Cup competition with Stefolga/Flow FM, describing it as a strategic partnership capable of boosting football development in the state. The commendations came during the final of the 2026 Kwara FA Flow FM Federation Cup held at the Rashidi Yekini Main Bowl of the George Innih Stadium, Ilorin. Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Mallam Bola Mogaji, said the collaboration and professional organisation of the competition would attract more sponsors and partners as football continues to grow in the state. Also speaking, former Commissioner in the state and Olympian, Hammed Adio, described the smooth organisation of this year’s competition in partnership with Flow FM as evident in the large turnout of spectators who witnessed the final. He praised the peaceful atmosphere at the stadium...

Kwara United FC are champions of Kwara FA/ Flow FM Federation Cup Kwara United FC have emerged champions of the Kwara FA Flow FM Federation Cup after defeating Gaa Akanbi FC 2-0 on Sunday in the final played at George Innih Stadium. Goals from Johnmark Aule in the 11th minute and Alao Mohammed three minutes later sealed victory for the Harmony Boys, condemning the debutants to defeat. Gaa Akanbi had earlier edged past ABS FC via penalty shootout in the semi-final to book their place in the final, while Kwara United thrashed KWAITA FC 7-1 to reach the showdown. Speaking after the match, Coach Ashifat Suleiman said the competition had helped prepare the team for national assignments as they target a successful defence of the President Federation Cup title won last year. According to him, retaining the state title is a morale booster ahead of the next phase of the championship. Coach Suleiman also expressed confidence in the club’s league ambitions, saying the team is determin...

Massive turnout as Aliu Olamilekan Bello declares for Ilorin South constituency seat ........promises to deliver dividends of democracy The founder of AOB Foundation, Aliu Olamilekan Bello, has declared his intention to contest for the Ilorin South Constituency seat at the Kwara State House of Assembly. Olamilekan, popularly known as 'Mr Empowerment,' made the declaration at the APC Secretariat of Balogun Fulani Ward II on Friday evening amid wild excitement and jubilation from party members. Warmly received by a large crowd of supporters who trooped out en masse to welcome him, Bello stated that his decision to represent the constituency is driven by his desire to deliver more dividends of democracy to the people. "My focus is to bring more dividends of democracy to our people in areas of youth and women empowerment, infrastructure and tech-driven opportunities for our youths," stated Bello who noted that he understands the need of the constit...

APC assembly aspirant Rocky submits letter of intent for Magaji ngeri seat An aspirant for the Magaji Ngeri Constituency seat in the Kwara State House of Assembly under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Abdulrasheed Olanrewaju Rocky, has officially submitted his letter of intent to contest in the forthcoming elections. Hon. Rocky presented the letter to the APC Ilorin West Chairman, Hon. Suleiman Tejidini on Thursday, signaling his formal declaration to seek the party’s ticket to represent Magaji Ngeri Constituency  The submission ceremony was witnessed by key party stakeholders, including the APC Baboko Ward Chairman, Alhaji Saliu Owolaranfe, as well as party chieftains, Musa Kawata and Dare Ajao, who accompanied the aspirant in a show of support. Speaking shortly after submitting the letter, Hon. Rocky described his aspiration as the beginning of a new dawn for the people of Magaji Ngeri Constituency, promising purposeful representation and commitment to grass...

DollyP Sports Academy faults suspension by Kwara FA over scouting tournament, insists six-week notice was submitted DollyP Sports Academy has desrcibed the purported suspension of the Academy by Kwara State football Association over the recently concluded scouting tournament held between April 13-17 as anti-development and disruptive to the growth of grassroots football. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Ahmed Yusuf on Thursday, the Academy questioned why it was suspended for organising a scouting tournament despite duly informing the Kwara FA. Noting how it has held several scouting to open doors of european oppurtuinities for young footballers within the state and beyond, the academy stated it has never shown any disregard for regulatory procedures in any of its activities. He said "The Kwara FA was duly notified of the scouting programme through a letter we submitted to them on March 2nd,2027 and they acknowledged it. This is a practice we have held on to for a...

Igbaja Illustrious sons boost Highlanders Football Academy after successful screening exercise The Highlanders Football Academy has continued to gather momentum following its recently concluded successful screening exercise and a strategic courtesy visit to notable sons of Igbaja in Lagos by its Sporting Director, Abubakar Olasunkanmi Quadri. The academy recently organised a week-long screening exercise held between April 5th and 10th, 2026, which attracted 65 young participants within the 9–18 years age bracket from Igbaja and neighbouring communities.  The exercise was widely regarded as a success, with organisers praising the enthusiasm and quality displayed by the young football talents. Training sessions for newly admitted players are scheduled to commence on April 22, 2026, marking the next phase of the academy’s development programme. Building on the success of the screening, the Sporting Director embarked on a courtesy visit to prominent stakeholders in Lagos to...