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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...

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 ...

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, ...

'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...

Nurudeen Araromi completes move to Bendel Insurance for NPFL second Stanza Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin City, Edo State, have bolstered their squad with the signing of experienced defender Araromi Nurudeen for  the second stanza of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. Kwara-born Nurudeen joins the Benin Arsenal as part of the club’s efforts to strengthen their defensive department for the remainder of the campaign. The defender brings valuable top-flight experience, having previously featured for Gateway United FC and Gombe United FC. Speaking after completing the move, Nurudeen expressed his delight at joining Bendel Insurance, describing the transfer as a positive step in his career. He stated that he is happy to be part of the club and is fully committed to helping the team achieve its objectives for the rest of the season. With his wealth of experience and defensive solidity, Nurudeen is expected to add depth and stabil...

Kwara 2027: Opposition, APC Outliers Ticket Battle Begins Quietly as Heavyweights Jostle for Platforms As 2027 draws closer, parties like the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), Social Democratic Party (SDP) and other smaller platforms are witnessing a familiar pattern: weak structures, thin grassroots presence, and internal fragmentation—yet growing pressure from heavyweight politicians eager to grab the sole governorship ticket available in each party. No major contender has openly declared intention to run. But in Ilorin, Lagos and Abuja, the signs are already visible: private consultations, silent alliances, discreet meetings with stakeholders, and movement around party leaders who control the levers of nomination. In a state where party loyalty is often weaker than personal influence, insiders say the battle ahead will be driven less by party ideology and more by the personalities who manage to dominate primaries. A race driven by men, no...