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Niger Tornadoes Unveil Kabiru Suleiman Dogo on Three-Year Deal

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Niger Tornadoes Unveil Kabiru Suleiman Dogo on Three-Year Deal Nigeria Premier Football League side Niger Tornadoes FC have officially unveiled experienced tactician Kabiru Suleiman Dogo as their new head coach after signing him to a three-year contract. The unveiling ceremony took place on Wednesday at the club's secretariat in Minna, where the newly appointed chairman, Dr. Abubakar Kuso, alongside the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, formally presented the coach to stakeholders and supporters of the club. Dogo arrives at Niger Tornadoes with a wealth of experience and a proven track record in Nigerian football. The highly respected coach is currently leading El-Kanemi Warriors FC to the final of the 2026 Federation Cup, where they will face Ikorodu City FC in the title decider scheduled for July 11 in Asaba. Throughout his coaching career, Dogo has managed several top clubs across the country, including Nasarawa United FC, Kwara Uni...
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Coach Aliyu Zubair Presented with Symbolic FIFA U-20 World Cup Commemorative Medallion

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Coach Aliyu Zubair Presented with Symbolic FIFA U-20 World Cup Commemorative Medallion Coach Aliyu Zubair was on Tuesday presented with a symbolic FIFA U-20 World Cup commemorative medallion during the Kwara SWAN Media Advancement Seminar for Football Coaches held in Ilorin. The medallion, which commemorates participation at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile, was earned by Zubair following his successful qualification of Nigeria's U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, for the global tournament. The symbolic presentation was performed by the Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Coach Bola Mogaji, during the seminar where Zubair served as one of the facilitators. Zubair was head coach of the Flying Eagles between 2024 and 2025, guiding the team to victory at the WAFU B U-20 Championship, a third-place finish at the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, and qualification for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. The presentation underscored the significance of leadin...
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Abraysports FC clinch inaugural globalscoutme cup

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Abraysports FC clinch inaugural globalscoutme cup  Abraysports FC etched their name into the history books after emerging champions of the maiden edition of the GlobalScoutMe Cup 2026, following a convincing 2-0 victory over GAA-AKANBI FC in the final played at the Kwara Football Academy, Ilorin on Tuesday The triumph capped an outstanding campaign for Abraysports FC, who dominated the competition from start to finish. The champions recorded six wins from six matches, kept six clean sheets, and scored an impressive 15 goals without conceding a single goal throughout the tournament that featured 32 teams. Their remarkable run showcased a blend of attacking efficiency, defensive solidity, and tactical discipline, making them the standout team of the competition and setting a new standard for grassroots football excellence in Kwara State. With the victory, Abraysports FC become the first-ever winners of the GlobalScoutMe Cup, while GAA-AKANBI FC settled for a commendab...
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NLO 26: Yewa FA defeat FC Ebedei 1-0 to secure promotional playoff ticket

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NLO 26: Yewa FA defeat FC Ebedei 1-0 to secure promotional playoff ticket Yewa FA has secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over FC Ebedei on Wednesday in the rescheduled  Nationwide League One playoff match played at Maracanna Stadium in Ajegunle, Lagos. It would be recalled that the game was initially abandoned in Akure on Saturday in a controversial manner where FC Ebedei players walked off the field. The decisive moment came when Hadi Abdulsalam, who has scored 10 goals from 11 games in the current NLO campaign broke the deadlock in the 85th minute with an excellent display of composure, applying a calm finish to pass he expertly controlled inside the box to score the lone goal that gave his side the victory in the game. Hadi Abdulsalam Yewa boys were the dominant side in the game which started off from 41st minute where it was initially aborted. With the win, the Coach Abdulquadri Bolaji's side remained unbeaten in the current NLO campaign, winning 9 games,...
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Scout Report: Timothy Boniface – Leadership, Consistency and Defensive Excellence

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Scout Report: Timothy Boniface – Leadership, Consistency and Defensive Excellence In every successful team, there is a player whose presence brings stability, confidence, and leadership. For ABS Ilorin FC during the 2025/2026 campaign, that player was Timothy Boniface. The left-footed centre-back established himself as one of the club's most reliable performers, combining defensive discipline with excellent leadership qualities. As captain of ABS Ilorin FC, Boniface led from the front, inspiring his teammates with consistency, resilience, and composure throughout a demanding season. One of his standout attributes is his dominance in aerial duels. Strong, commanding, and physically imposing, Boniface rarely loses contests in the air, making him a dependable figure in both defensive and attacking set-piece situations. His ability to read the game, organise the backline, and communicate effectively has made him the cornerstone of the team's defence. Remarkably, Bonifac...
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Kwara SWAN Set for Maiden Media Advancement Seminar for Football Coaches

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Kwara SWAN Set for Maiden Media Advancement Seminar for Football Coaches The stage is set for the maiden Media Advancement Seminar for Football Coaches organised by the Kwara State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN). The event is scheduled to hold on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the Taiwo Awoniyi Sports Media Centre, George Innih Stadium Complex, Ilorin, with activities expected to commence by 10:00am. According to a statement jointly signed by Kwara SWAN Chairman, Ayodeji Ismail, and Secretary, Yemi Sodiq, Coach Aliyu Zubair of Telecom FC, Egypt, High Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka, and Mr. Kazeem Ibrahim are expected to serve as resource persons for the seminar. The event will also feature a brief opening ceremony involving key stakeholders before the commencement of the various sessions. The statement further urged members of the association and all participants to be seated by 9:30am to ensure a prompt start to proceedings.
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Dr. Kuso assumes duty as Niger Tornadoes Chairman

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Dr. Kuso assumes duty as Niger Tornadoes Chairman Dr. Abubakar Abdullahi Kuso (Dan Wadatan Nupe), has officially assumed office as the Chairman of Niger Tornadoes Football Club following the presentation of his appointment letter by the Permanent Secretary, Niger State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Dr. Nuhu Garba Ngaski, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Minna on Monday. During the presentation ceremony, Dr. Nuhu Garba Ngaski warmly welcomed Dr. Kuso to the Ministry and congratulated him on his well-deserved appointment. He urged the management and staff of Niger Tornadoes Football Club to accord the new Chairman their maximum support, cooperation, and loyalty to enable him to effectively discharge his responsibilities and reposition the club for greater success. He also charged the new Chairman of guiding the club to a top-three finish in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) and securing a continental ticket at the end of the season "We w...
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