Mr VAR

Best Talent Football Club will depart Mowe,Ogun State for Ibadan, today Thursday 5th March, 2026 to slug it out tomorrow in a friendly match against RFO Academy at the University of Ibadan Main Bowl.  According to the Chairman of the Ogun State Football giant, Adeyinka Adeyemo,  he said that the purpose of exposing the players to various friendly matches in the South Western states of Nigeria is to create in them the sense of familiar friendly foe atmosphere that usually pervades the away game scenarios. "We have honoured series of friendly matches in Lagos, Ogun State, and it's time to honour the invite in Oyo state and feel the texture particularly, Ibadan, the state capital.  This is to inculcate a winning mentality in them regardless of where the natch is played". Said the ex player. The much anticipated friendly against RFO will take place on Friday, 6th March, 2026 at the Main Bowl of the University of Ibadan Sports Complex by 8am. Head Coach of Mowe gia...

By Faith Emmanuel Former home based Super Eagles and U23 Keepers trainer, Coach Shuaib Suleiman presented a Kano Pillars a customised replica Jersey to the Ibadan based journalist, Sunday Agunbiade popularly known as Mr VAR.  The 1984 National U20 shot stopper appreciated the driving spirit of the lone ranger journalist for his relentless and unbiased reportage of league activities and review of league visuals across social media platforms with a view to addressing social ills in Nigeria league football.  "We at Kano Pillars cherish your blunt analysis and fearless coverage of league activities. Your love and zeal to make this league better is Unquantifiable, and no amount of money can buy your conscience. I hereby present to you a replica customized Jersey of Sai Masu gida to you as a token of appreciation for your drive. Keep it up and don't be discouraged please." The former Enyimba, Rangers, and U17 Keepers trainers advised

Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League,  Otunba Gbenga Elegbeleye, has described as a huge loss to club football in the country, the shocking news of the death of the Chairman of El-Kanemi Warriors FC, Alhaji Ibrahim Mainu Mustapha. In his expression of condolence to the club, Elegbeleye said the late club chairman was one who supported initiatives of the NPFL Board in mobilising fans to their home matches and upheld fair play and violence-free matchdays in Maiduguri. "Late Alhaji Maina Mustapha was a peaceful person who did his best to ensure the success of his club in particular and the NPFL in general,"  "We are deeply saddened by this loss of a very supportive member of the clubs chairmen's association," noted Elegbeleye. He prayed for the peaceful repose of his soul and comfort from Allah for the family he left behind, the club and Borno State. El-Kanemi Warriors announced the passing of the Chairman on the afternoon of Tues...

As preparations  gathers momentum  for the second edition of the  Newstap/ SWAN 5-Star Award  scheduled for March 6th, organizers  have confirmed that the event will be Chaired by the Special Assistant  on Grassroots Sports Development  to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu  Prince Anthony Adeboye.  A statement signed by the Chairman of the organizing Committee  Kunle Salami said " Due to the prestige, glamorous  level the Award has attained in just two years, we can confirm that the second edition of the Newstap/ SWAN 5-Star Award  scheduled  for March 6th at Eko Club,  Surulere, Lagos will be Chaired by the Senior Special  Assistant on Grassroots Sports Development to  Mr President  Prince Anthony Adeboye.  The caliber of those also being honoured attests to the credibility and integrity of the award. We are set for yet another great event which will be a marked improvement on previous editi...

The Director-General/CEO of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), H. E.  Comrade Philip Shaibu, on Wednesday anchored his vision for the transformation of Nigerian sports on what he described as the unwavering support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.  Speaking in Abuja while receiving a delegation that formally presented him with a letter of nomination for an award, Shaibu said the current administration has shown uncommon commitment to repositioning sports as a strategic tool for youth empowerment, national unity and economic diversification. According to him, President Tinubu’s interest in sports development goes beyond rhetoric, stressing that the National Sports Commission and its agencies are now enjoying improved attention and funding.  “I want to thank Mr. President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for always showing interest in funding and developing Nigerian sports and using it as a vehicle to empower the youth, unite Nigeria and diversify the economy,” Shaibu s...

...Backs Sports Commission’s Drive For Infrastructure Upgrade Nationwide  The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has congratulated the Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC) on his well-deserved honour as Sports Personality of the Year by the New Telegraph Newspapers. SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, in a letter, signed by the Association's Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, in Abuja on Thursday, remarked that the award to the NSC DG is a testament to his unequalled passion, philanthrpic disposition and contributions to Nigeria sports. "Truly, you have earned this recognition, particularly due to your kindness, benevolence and indeed your healthy and highly professional working relationship with the Nigeria Media over the years, and in recent times.  "Your dogged and unmatched resolve recently ensured that members of the Sporting Media were outstandingly carried along in attending recently held Africa Cup of Nations in. Mor...