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Kwara Kiddies League Club Proprietors Hails Taiwo Awoniyi's Commitment to Grassroots Football Development The Chairman of Club Proprietors in the Kwara Kiddies League, Barrister Abdulmumeen Busari, has described Nigerian international footballer and Nottingham Forest Striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, as a tremendous blessing to sports development in Kwara State, citing his unwavering support for grassroots football and young talents. Busari, in a statement made available through the Secretary of the club proprietors, Coach Oniye Mohammed Olatunji, expressed profound appreciation to the Super Eagles striker for his consistent contributions toward the growth of youth football in the state. According to him, Awoniyi who is also the Chairman of the Kwara Kiddies League has remained a source of inspiration and motivation to aspiring footballers, providing vital support that has positively impacted players, club proprietors, and the overall structure of the Kwara Kiddies League. ...

AMAPRO, PMI Nigeria empowers Sports Administrators With Project Management, Leadership Skills The brain behind AMAPRO, Mr. Shogo Shodunnke, has emphasized the urgent need for professionalism, capacity building, and certified leadership within Nigeria's sports ecosystem following the successful hosting of the Project Management and Leadership Skills in Modern Sports Ecosystem Webinar held on Saturday at the Ilorin Innovation Hub. The event, organized through a collaboration between AMAPRO and the Project Management Institute of Nigeria (PMI Nigeria), attracted participants physically at the Ilorin Innovation Hub and virtually through Google Meet. Speaking after the programme, Shodunnke said exposure to global best practices in sports administration has revealed the need for Nigeria and Africa to embrace modern approaches to sports management, leadership, and project execution. According to him, sports has evolved into a major project-driven industry that requires compete...

Abdul Momoh hosts 2nd edition of “Photography Masterclass Award and 2026 World Cup Vibes” Ahead of World Cup Coverage All is now set for the second edition of the much-anticipated “Photography and 2026 World Cup Vibes” programme with FIFA-accredited photo-journalist, Abdul Momoh, as preparations gather momentum for his departure to cover the 2026 FIFA World Cup next week. The interactive event, which promises to bring together sports journalists, photo-journalists, media practitioners and sports stakeholders, will hold on Monday, June 15, 2026, at the Kwara State Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Secretariat, the Taiwo Awoniyi Media Centre, beginning at 4:00 am. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Sportspro News Publisher, Bayour Issah, Abdul Momoh disclosed that the programme is designed to provide valuable insights into the forthcoming FIFA World Cup and the critical role photography plays in documenting and preserving the history of the world's biggest...

Prof Nuhu Tachi congratulates Gov Bago, Nigerlites on 27 years uninterrupted democracy in Nigeria By Abubakar Hassan Former Commissioner for Tertiary Education in Niger State and Executive Director (Finance), North Central Development Commission (NCDC), Prof. Muhammad Bashar Nuhu Tachi, has extended warm felicitations to the Governor of Niger State, Farmer Governor Mohammed Umar Bago, and the good people of the state on the occasion of Nigeria’s 27 years of uninterrupted democratic governance. In a felicitation message, Prof. Tachi described Democracy Day as a significant milestone in Nigeria’s political history, noting that the journey since 1999 reflects the resilience, courage, and collective will of Nigerians to sustain democratic rule despite numerous challenges. He emphasized that democracy, though not without its imperfections, remains far better than military rule, as it guarantees fundamental human rights, promotes accountability, and provides citizens with the opp...

Gov. Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq approves establishment of Kwara United Queens Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON has approved the establishment of Kwara United Queens Football Club, a landmark development aimed at promoting women's football and expanding sporting opportunities in the state. Reacting to the approval, the Chairman of Kwara United Queens FC, Alhaji AbdulRazaq Owolabi Wopa, congratulated the club's management, technical crew, staff, players, and supporters on the successful approval of the team. Alhaji Owolabi described the approval as a significant milestone for women's football in Kwara State and expressed optimism that the club would contribute immensely to talent development and sports excellence. He also extended his heartfelt appreciation to the Executive Chairman, Mallam Bolakale Adisa Magaji, the Commission secretary Pastor Haruna Tsado, Board Members, Management and Staff of the Kwara State Sports Commission for their trem...

Kwara SWAN partners KTM foundation to deliver free medical outreach for members The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria(SWAN), Kwara State Chapter under the leadership of Ayodeji Ismail has sealed a partnership with Khadijat Toyin Musah (KTM) Foundation has  to organise a one-day free medical outreach for members of the association. The medical outreach is scheduled to hold on Saturday, June 12, 2026 at the Taiwo Awoniyi Sports Media Centre, Kwara SWAN secretariat at George Innih Stadium Complex, Ilorin beginning from 9am prompt. Speaking on the development, Kwara SWAN Chairman described it as a watershed in the history of the association, noting that it will improve the health and wellbeing of the sports media professionals. Ayodeji stated that the medical outreach is in line with the WSID-Four point agenda of the current administration which includes welfare, training and oppurtunity for members, stakeholders engagement, innovation and creativity and...