# state sport (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover state sport. Page: Feed: --- ## [Coach Tunde Kazeem: The technocrat behind the technical success of KWAFEST 2026](https://sportsbash.com.ng/coach-tunde-kazeem-the-technocrat-behind-the-technical-success-of-kwafest-2026/) _2026-08-25 · Jimoh Bashir · SportsBash_ \*The quiet force powering the Games As Chairman of the Technical Committee of KWAFEST 2026, Coach Yinusa Tunde Kazeem has been at the heart of the technical planning, coordination and execution of the Games. His wealth of experience, attention to detail and understanding of sporting regulations have helped provide the framework within which athletes, coaches \[…\] The post Coach Tunde Kazeem: The… ## [Kwara FA Council Election peaceful, smooth — Obafemi](https://sportsbash.com.ng/kwara-fa-council-election-peaceful-smooth-obafemi/) _2026-08-25 · Jimoh Bashir · SportsBash_ \*As new Football Council Executives emerge across 16 LGAs The Chairman of the Electoral Committee for the Kwara State Football Association (Kwara FA) Local Football Councils Elections, Emmanuel Dada Obafemi, FIFA (Rtd), has described the election held today, Tuesday August 25, 2026 ,as peaceful and smooth, with no controversy recorded. The election, held at the \[…\] The post Kwara FA Council… ## [Kwara Badminton Association unveils new official kits, reaffirms commitment to sporting excellence](https://sportsbash.com.ng/kwara-badminton-association-unveils-new-official-kits-reaffirms-commitment-to-sporting-excellence/) _2026-08-24 · Jimoh Bashir · SportsBash_ The Kwara State Badminton Association has unveiled its new official kits, in a significant move aimed at strengthening the identity, visibility and professional image of badminton in the state. The unveiling ceremony, held yesterday, Sunday August 23, 2026, at the Gabriel Babatunde Ladipo Indoor Sports Hall of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Ilorin, attracted sports \[…\] The post Kwara Badminton… ## [Kwara Sports Festival: Where are the Local Government Chairmen and ALGON?](https://sportsbash.com.ng/kwara-sports-festival-where-are-the-local-government-chairmen-and-algon/) _2026-08-23 · Jimoh Bashir · SportsBash_ It is no longer news that the 8th Kwara State Sports Festival has commenced, following a colourful opening ceremony held on Saturday at the George Innih Stadium Complex, Ilorin. More than 700 athletes representing the 16 Local Government Areas of the state have converged to compete for honours, while showcasing their talents, culture and sporting \[…\] The post Kwara Sports Festival: Where are the… ## [Coach Bolakale Adisa Mogaji: From the field of play to the frontline of Kwara sports development](https://sportsbash.com.ng/coach-bolakale-adisa-mogaji-from-the-field-of-play-to-the-frontline-of-kwara-sports-development/) _2026-08-23 · Jimoh Bashir · SportsBash_ \*A life dedicated to sport Five decades after entering the National Sports Festival as a young athlete, Coach Bolakale Adisa Mogaji is helping to shape its future in Kwara There are sports administrators who came into administration through the boardroom, and there are others who arrived there after years of sweating on the field, competing, \[…\] The post Coach Bolakale Adisa Mogaji: From the field… ## [Governor AbdulRazaq declares 8th Kwara State Sports Festival open, as stakeholders applaud initiative](https://sportsbash.com.ng/governor-abdulrazaq-declares-8th-kwara-state-sports-festival-open-as-stakeholders-applaud-initiative/) _2026-08-22 · Jimoh Bashir · SportsBash_ Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq today, Saturday August 22, 2026, officially declared open the 8th Kwara State Sports Festival, calling on young athletes to embrace unity, sportsmanship, discipline and personal development throughout the multi-sport event. The festival, which features athletes from all 16 Local Government Areas of the state competing across 28 sporting events,… ## [Araba celebrates Kwara youth as 8th Sports Festival begins](https://sportsbash.com.ng/araba-celebrates-kwara-youth-as-8th-sports-festival-begins-2/) _2026-08-22 · Jimoh Bashir · SportsBash_ Engr. Femi Sanni, popularly known as Araba, has expressed excitement over the commencement today of the 8th Kwara State Sports Festival, describing it as a celebration of the talent, energy and potential of young people across the state. Araba said preliminary reports indicating the participation of nearly 1,000 athletes, alongside coaches and officials from the \[…\] The post Araba celebrates Kwara… ## [Coach Olojoku: Kwara Sports Festival will produce new scrabble talents](https://sportsbash.com.ng/coach-olojoku-kwara-sports-festival-will-produce-new-scrabble-talents/) _2026-08-22 · Jimoh Bashir · SportsBash_ The Coordinator of the Scrabble event at the ongoing 8th Kwara State Sports Festival, Coach Lookman Olojoku, says the competition could provide an avenue to discover more talented players like Yusuf Abdul-Salam, who won the World Youth Scrabble Championship in Nairobi, Kenya. Coach Olojoku, said participants from the 16 Local Government Areas have been training \[…\] The post Coach Olojoku: Kwara… ## [Steve Olarinoye: The Veteran bringing experience, vision and discipline to KWAFEST 2026](https://sportsbash.com.ng/steve-olarinoye-the-veteran-bringing-experience-vision-and-discipline-to-kwafest-2026/) _2026-08-22 · Jimoh Bashir · SportsBash_ As the 8th Kwara State Sports Festival gets underway, the attention will naturally be on the young athletes whose energy, ambition and determination will define the competition. But behind the scenes, the success of the Games will also depend heavily on the experience, knowledge and organisational capacity of the veterans entrusted with turning the vision \[…\] The post Steve Olarinoye: The Veteran… ## [8th Kwara Sports Festival: El-Lado tasks athletes on discipline, good conduct](https://sportsbash.com.ng/8th-kwara-sports-festival-el-lado-tasks-athletes-on-discipline-good-conduct/) _2026-08-22 · Jimoh Bashir · SportsBash_ A member of the Main Organising Committee (MOC) of the 8th Kwara State Sports Festival, Alhaji Olatunji Mohammed El-Lado, has urged participating athletes to be good ambassadors of their respective Local Government Areas and demonstrate discipline throughout the festival. El-Lado, who is the Chief Executive Officer of El-Lado Motors, stated this while speaking with journalists \[…\] The post 8th… ## [Browse ThreatCrush Modules (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/P82yvbDRJUYb) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Install community-built security modules to extend real-time threat intelligence and monitoring ## [Kwara to host Sports Investment Summit to attract Private Sector](https://sportsbash.com.ng/kwara-to-host-sports-investment-summit-to-attract-private-sector/) _2026-08-22 · Jimoh Bashir · SportsBash_ The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Mallam Bola Mogaji, has reiterated the readiness of the Commission to partner with the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) to organise a Sports Summit aimed at attracting private sector investment into the state’s sports ecosystem. Mogaji made this known on Friday, August 21, 2026, while \[…\] The post Kwara to host Sports… ## [From revival to renaissance: The Kwara State Sports Festival and Governor AbdulRazaq’s sports revolution](https://sportsbash.com.ng/from-revival-to-renaissance-the-kwara-state-sports-festival-and-governor-abdulrazaqs-sports-revolution/) _2026-08-21 · Jimoh Bashir · SportsBash_ As the 8th Kwara State Sports Festival begins tomorrow, Saturday August 22, 2026, the celebration will obviously be more than the performance of athletes from the 16 Local Government Areas of the state. The multi-sports competition is more than a tournament. It is a renewed investment in the state’s sporting future There are moments in \[…\] The post From revival to renaissance: The Kwara State… ## [8th Kwara Sports Festival: 25 events, 771 entries confirmed](https://sportsbash.com.ng/8th-kwara-sports-festival-25-events-771-entries-confirmed/) _2026-08-21 · Jimoh Bashir · SportsBash_ The 8th Kwara State Sports Festival will officially feature 25 sporting events, with a total of 771 entries received for the competition, from the 16 Local Government Areas. The Chairman of the Technical Committee, Coach Tunde Kazeem, disclosed this while briefing the Local Organising Committee (LOC) on Friday ahead of the commencement of the festival. \[…\] The post 8th Kwara Sports Festival: 25… ## [Kwara Sports Festival: Flag hoisting, Torch of Unity movement hold tomorrow](https://sportsbash.com.ng/kwara-sports-festival-flag-hoisting-torch-of-unity-movement-hold-tomorrow/) _2026-08-20 · Jimoh Bashir · SportsBash_ The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the 8th Kwara State Sports Festival has announced the hoisting of flags of the 16 Local Government Areas, and the movement of the Torch of Unity ahead of the commencement of the festival. According to an internal memo signed by the Chairman of the LOC, Dr Steve Olarinoye, the \[…\] The post Kwara Sports Festival: Flag hoisting, Torch of Unity movement hold… ## [KWAFEST 2026: When Veterans return to inspire the Next Generation](https://sportsbash.com.ng/kwafest-2026-when-veterans-return-to-inspire-the-next-generation/) _2026-08-20 · Jimoh Bashir · SportsBash_ Hameed Adio: From sprinting glory to Sports Administration — A life of service The eighth edition of the Kwara State Sports Festival, KWAFEST 2026, is not just another sporting competition. Beyond the medals, records, rivalry and excitement that will characterise the festival, there is a deliberate attempt to connect the present generation of athletes with \[…\] The post KWAFEST 2026: When Veterans… ## [Kwara United: The history, the records so far, a landmark book set for launch in Ilorin](https://sportsbash.com.ng/kwara-united-the-history-the-records-so-far-a-landmark-book-set-for-launch-in-ilorin-2/) _2026-08-20 · Jimoh Bashir · SportsBash_ “A new publication traces the journey from Kwara Academical to the ‘Harmony Boys,’ preserving decades of football history for generations to come” – Gesinde Fregene The history of football in Kwara State is about to receive a significant addition. Kwara United Football Club: The History, The Records So Far, a landmark publication documenting the club’s \[…\] The post Kwara United: The history, the… ## [ABS Ilorin FC welcomes back Festus Allen as Technical Adviser](https://sportsbash.com.ng/abs-ilorin-fc-welcomes-back-festus-allen-as-technical-adviser/) _2026-08-19 · Jimoh Bashir · SportsBash_ \*Coach targets NPFL ticket Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin Football Club has officially unveiled experienced coach, Festus Andrew Allen as the club’s new Technical Adviser, signing a one-year contract with an option of extension based on terms and conditions. The tactician was unveiled today Wednesday August 19, 2026, at the Taiwo Awoniyi Media Centre, George \[…\] The post ABS Ilorin FC… ## [Former Kwara United Chairman, Salihu Aluko, celebrates 66th birthday with fulfilment, gratitude](https://sportsbash.com.ng/former-kwara-united-chairman-salihu-aluko-celebrates-66th-birthday-with-fulfilment-gratitude/) _2026-08-19 · Jimoh Bashir · SportsBash_ Family members, friends, associates and well-wishers on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, celebrated the former Chairman of Kwara United Football Club and former Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Council Board, Barrister Salihu Bamidele Aluko, as he marked his 66th birthday. The legal luminary, administrator, politician and businessman used the occasion to reflect on his 66-year \[…\] The post Former Kwara… ## [Mogaji urges young players to harness YSFON platform for national recognition](https://sportsbash.com.ng/mogaji-urges-young-players-to-harness-ysfon-platform-for-national-recognition/) _2026-08-19 · Jimoh Bashir · SportsBash_ The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Mallam Bolakale Adisa Mogaji, says the present administration under Governor AbdulRahman Abdulrazaq would continue to prioritize youth development through sporting activities. Mallam Mogaji stated this during the opening ceremony of the 17th edition of the Kwara YSFON Commissioner of Police 2026 He advised young footballers playing \[…\]… ## [KWAFEST 2026: LOC inspects facilities, assures of hitch-free sports fiesta](https://sportsbash.com.ng/kwafest-2026-loc-inspects-facilities-assures-of-hitch-free-sports-fiesta/) _2026-08-19 · Jimoh Bashir · SportsBash_ The Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 8th Kwara State Sports Festival, Dr. Steve Olarinoye, has declared the readiness of the Committee to stage a hitch-free and successful multi-sport event. Dr Olarinoye gave the assurance when members of the LOC inspected facilities earmarked to host the various sporting events at the George \[…\] The post KWAFEST 2026: LOC inspects… ## [Prime Noise-Cancelling Picks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/gmLITxnJB32i) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Browse Prime-eligible, 4-star-and-up noise-cancelling earbuds with fast shipping and deals ## [Sports Commission unveils Logo, Mascot ahead of 8th Kwara State Sports Festival](https://sportsbash.com.ng/sports-commission-unveils-logo-mascot-ahead-of-8th-kwara-state-sports-festival/) _2026-08-18 · Jimoh Bashir · SportsBash_ Kwara State Sports Commission yesterday, Tuesday August 18, 2026, unveiled the logo and Mascot for the 8th edition of the Kwara State Sports Festival. The Festival, which will be competed by athletes from the 16 Local Government Areas of the state, will feature 28 sporting events, and will hold between Friday August 21 and Saturday \[…\] The post Sports Commission unveils Logo, Mascot ahead of 8th… ## [NWFL Nationwide: Kwara United Queens begin campaign with goalless draw against Spunky Blazers](https://sportsbash.com.ng/nwfl-nationwide-kwara-united-queens-begin-campaign-with-goalless-draw-against-spunky-blazers/) _2026-08-18 · Jimoh Bashir · SportsBash_ Kwara United Queens began their NWFL Nationwide campaign with a goalless draw against Spunky Blazers at the Enyimba Stadium, Aba, today Tuesday August 18, 2026. The encounter was characterised by grit, passion and determination as the courageous Queens dominated proceedings for large periods but were unable to find the back of the net. Kwara United \[…\] The post NWFL Nationwide: Kwara United Queens…