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It was a night of glamour, entertainment, comedy and splendor  as the second edition of the annual  Newstap/ SWAN Five Star Award came to a successful end. Held at the Blessing Hall of the iconic Eko Club, Surulere, Lagos, it attracted top administrators from the National Sports Commission, ( NIS), led by the Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade, National Institute For Sports top management led by the Registrar, Belford  Benson,  management of Nilayo Sports Limited,  top NFF and NNL officials, top Bayelsa State Government  officials, ex- internationals as well as  stakeholders in Nigerian Sports. In his opening address, the Chairman of the occasion Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye ,  the Senior Special Adviser to the President on Grassroots Sports, commended the organisers for not making the award an all comers affair but nominated those who have really contributed in the development  of the country's sports. According to him, the award ...

Katsina United Football Club has declared their star striker, Uche Collins, Absent Without Official Leave (AWOL) after he allegedly abandoned the team and went into hiding. According to reports, Uche, who is currently Katsina United's top scorer, last played for the club on February 22nd in an NPFL match against Rangers at the Mohammad Dikkio Stadium in Katsina. Since then, he has been unreachable and has vacated the club's accommodation without notice. Club chairman, Alhaji Surajo Umar Baba, revealed that Uche is in breach of contract and is suspected to be in discussions with a European club.  "The player has been absent from the club's activities without official permission since February 22nd, 2026, when he participated in our match against Rangers International Football Club," Surajo said. "We've received rumors that he's in talks with a European club, but let me make it clear: Uche Collins is a Katsina United player, and he has a bin...

By: Sunday Agunbiade (Mr VAR) Former D'Tigers captain, Olumide Oyedeji is set to commit to mother earth her late mum, Deaconess Felicia Omolayo Moriyike on Friday, 10th April, 2026  in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.  The burial arrangement was made available to newsmen by the former captain of the Nigeria's Senior Basketball team,  D'Tigers who doubles as the first African elected Secretary- General of the World Olympians Association, *Olumide Oyedeji*, who is the son of departed Matriarch.  According to the release, the Christian Wake keep will hold at the Blood of Jesus Apostolic Church, Oke-Alafia, Jagun Bus stop, Old-Ife Road, Ibadan by 4:30pm with white and magenta, the colours of the day. On Friday, 10th April, 2026,  lying in State at her residence by 7am -9am  while the Funeral Service will take place at the Blood of Jesus Apostolic Church, Oke -Anu, Akintola Road, Ekotedo, Ibadan by 10am and Internent follows at her residence.  ...

 Ahead of 2026 National Tournament,Tinubu Support Organization,TSO has approved the appointments of notable football administrators who will see to the identification of talents and raising of teams in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.     The Director of Football,  Mr Bashir Badawiy, in line with the President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Renewed Hope Agenda made this known to newsmen that the names of the Coordinators for the Six(6) Geo- Political Zones are movers and shakers in the world of football and they are ready to drive the project beyond the taste. Among the football aficionados is the Lagos based football administrator, Mr Mojeed Adegbindin who will serve as Coordinator for the South West region while Paul Ojo Omamomo is in charge of the South-South zone and Alhaji Abubakar Abubakar is saddled to coordinate the North East zone . Others are Solomon Babanjah for the North Central while Abahuraira Dah...

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