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Kogi Poly Honours Wale Mustapha with Distinguished Service Award

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Kogi Poly Honours Wale Mustapha with Distinguished Service Award The management of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, has conferred a Certificate of Distinguished Service Award on Afolabi Wale Mustapha in recognition of his outstanding dedication and selfless service to the institution. The award, acknowledges Mr. Mustapha’s extraordinary commitment in the discharge of his duties between 2020 and 2026, a period described by the institution as marked by diligence, loyalty, and consistent contributions to the growth of the Polytechnic. The institution commended Mr. Mustapha for his unwavering dedication and encouraged him to remain steadfast in the performance of his responsibilities towards the continued development of Kogi State Polytechnic. The certificate, dated February 6, 2026, was jointly signed and Presented by the Rector, Prof. Salisu Ogbo Usman, and the Registrar, Mr. Sunday Aiyetan, underscoring the institution’s official endorsement of the recognition. ...
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Coach Aliyu Zubair Mourns Late Coach Baale Amosa (Baba Qurani)

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Coach Aliyu Zubair Mourns Late Coach Baale Amosa (Baba Qurani) Renowned football tactician and Technical Adviser of Telecom SC of Egypt, Coach Aliyu Zubair, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Coach Baale Amosa, popularly known as Baba Qurani. Baba Qurani, an Ilorin-born gaffer who had stints as longest Coach of Gidado Football Academy died on Sunday after a brief illness.  In a condolence message made available to the press, Coach Zubair described the late Baba Qurani as a committed and selfless servant of football whose contributions to the growth of the game, particularly at the grassroots level, remain immeasurable. “Baba Qurani was more than a coach; he was a builder of men and a torchbearer for young talents who would otherwise have been forgotten,” Zubair said.  “His passion for football, discipline, and community development set him apart as a rare gem whose impact will be felt for generations.” Coach Zubair noted that the late Baale Amosa dedicated...
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Over 168 talents participate in Next Gen Drafts in Lagos

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Over 168 talents participate in Next Gen Drafts in Lagos  Over 168 young talents, aged 13 to 15, participated in the second stage of the Next Gen Drafts at Mobolaji Johnson Stadium in Lagos.  The event is part of the EA SPORTS FC FUTURES grassroots program, which offers a blend of competition, training, and transformative experiences for youth from diverse backgrounds. Participants engaged in 5v5 Rush matches inspired by the EA SPORTS FC 26 video game and progressed through a development pathway featuring personalized training from LALIGA UEFA Pro-licensed coaches.  The event concluded with a final 11-a-side match against a local team, highlighting the top-performing players.  After a thrilling weekend of competition, four boys and four girls have been chosen to attend a unique training camp with LALIGA in Madrid, Spain.  Selections were made based on both athletic performance and the demonstration of core values like commitment, solidarity, and effo...
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Lavun United Fc win Wakilin Kwadagon Nupe Peace and Unity Cup

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Lavun United Fc win Wakilin Kwadagon Nupe Peace and Unity Cup By Abubakar Hassan Lavun United FC of Kutigi on Friday evening emerged champions of the Lavun local government version of the Wakilin Kwadagon Nupe Peace and Unity Football Competition after defeating Eleven Stamina FC, also of Kutigi by  2–0 in the final match held in Kutigi town, the headquarter of the local government. The grassroots tournament, which featured 15 teams from across the local government, was sponsored by the Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Niger State chapter, Comrade Idrees Abdulkareem Lafene, who holds the traditional title of Wakilin Kwadagon Nupe, as part of efforts to promote peace, unity, and youth development through sports. Speaking at the grand finale, the council Chairman of Lavun LG, Hon. Mohammed Alfa Ma’ali, described the competition as timely and in line with his administration’s top priority of engaging youths positively, barely three months after as...
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Kwara SWAN Celebrates Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka on his Birthday

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Kwara SWAN Celebrates Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka on his Birthday The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara State Chapter, has felicitated the Director of Abubakar Bukola Saraki Football Club (ABS FC), Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka (Nwachigoziri I), on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman, Mallam Ismail Ayodeji, and the Assistant Secretary, Sodiq Adebara, the Association described Chief Chukwuemeka as a renowned football administrator, an exemplary media professional, and a highly respected stakeholder in Nigerian football development. Kwara SWAN commended the celebrant for his unwavering commitment to strengthening football structures in the state and across the country, noting that his visionary leadership at ABS FC has continued to inspire talent development, professionalism, and grassroots growth within the game. The Association further acknowledged Chief Chukwuemeka’s longstanding support for sports journalism and ...
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Igbaja community sets stage for Ileya football tournament with ₦1m prize money

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Igbaja community sets stage for Ileya Football Tournament with ₦1m Prize money The ancient town of Igbaja is set to come alive with football excitement as preparations intensify for the Igbaja Ileya Football Tournament, a community-based competition aimed at promoting unity, talent discovery and grassroots sports development. The tournament is organised and packaged by the highly reputed Folly Sports and Consultant Limited. According to details released by the organisers, the tournament will kick off on May 19, with the final scheduled for the third day of the Ileya festival, making it a major highlight of the annual celebration in the town. The competition will be played in a 7-a-side format and will run as a week-long tournament, featuring a group-stage arrangement followed by a single round-robin competition. Each match will last 30 minutes, while teams are allowed a maximum of 10 players per squad. Participation is strictly open to indigenes of Igbaja and its environs, ...
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'We will keep working hard" says Coach Zubair as Telecom record another win in Egyptian second division league

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'We will keep working hard" says Coach Zubair as Telecom record another win in Egyptian second division league  A back to back win for Coach Aliyu Zubair-led Telecom SC of Egypt as they defeated Maleyeit Kafr El Zayiat in their matchday 20 of the Egyptian second division league on Friday. Yaseer Zalaq scored the lone goal that gave the Telecom the win over the visitors in Cairo on Friday. The friday win came after the Zubair-led Telecom SC secured a  2-1 away win over El Dakiyeh in last week. Speaking after the win, the experienced gaffer stated that the team will continue to work hard. "It's a good game from the boys. We will continue to work hard as we push forward to achieve our aims" said the Tactician Telecom who have also qualified for the quarterfinals of the Egyptian second division under the guardian of Aliyu Zubair who joined them barely three months ago will face Aswan SC on 30th January away from home. Telecom curre...
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