Style On The Road: Ijoba Sports Unveils Kwara United Queens Travel Kits

 

Ijoba Sports Wears Unveils Official Travel Kits for Kwara United Queens

Ijoba Sports Wears has proudly announced the production of the official travel wear kits for Kwara United Queens, the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) side.

The new kits will serve as the team’s primary traveling apparel, combining quality, comfort, and distinctive design as the club continues its development in women’s football.

This partnership underscores Ijoba Sports Wears’ growing commitment to supplying high-quality, attractive kits to football teams across Nigeria. 

The brand, known for its focus on premium fabrics and modern designs tailored for local clubs, schools, and academies, thanked the Kwara United Queens chairman for the trust placed in the company.

The unveiling comes as Kwara United Queens builds momentum in the NWFL structure, with ambitions of climbing the ranks and restoring strong representation for Ilorin and Kwara State in women’s top-flight football.

For Ijoba Sports Wears, the deal forms part of a broader push to establish itself as a leading indigenous sportswear provider, delivering professional-looking kits that reflect team identity while meeting the practical demands of Nigerian football.

NFF Taps Amun, Oparanozie, Adepoju, Bosso To Investigate Football Crisis

 

NFF Taps Amun, Oparanozie, Adepoju, Bosso To Investigate Football Crisis

NFF sets up fact-finding committee on Nigeria’s football set-backs

 

The Nigeria Football Federation has set up a fact-finding committee to look into the unwholesome poor run of the country’s National Teams in international competitions, with specific attention to the Super Falcons’ failure to qualify for next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup finals.

 

Ten-time champions and holders of the Women Africa Cup of Nations, the Super Falcons were booted out of the ongoing 14th edition of the competition in Morocco at the quarter-final stage, and then fell 1-2 to South Africa in a playoff to enter into the Inter-Confederations Playoffs scheduled for later this year.

 

It means that Nigeria, hitherto the supreme power of African women football, will not be at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup finals to be staged in Brazil, after being a fixture at every edition since the competition was launched in 1991.

 

Former NFF General Secretary, Ambassador Fanny Amun, MON heads the committee that also has former Nigeria U20 tactician and president of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association, Coach Ladan Bosso; former Super Falcons’ captain, multiple Women AFCON winner and FIFA World Cup star Desire Oparanozie; former Super Eagles’ captain, AFCON winner and FIFA World Cup star Mutiu Adepoju and; former FIFA referee, Dr. Alex Mana.

 

Chairman of the Sokoto State Football Association, Mallam Mohammed Nasiru Sa’idu, will serve as secretary.

 

FACT-FINDING COMMITTEE

 

Ambassador Fanny Amun, MON – Chairman

Coach Ladan Bosso                         - Member

Miss Desire Oparanozie                  - Member

Mr. Mutiu Adepoju                         - Member

Dr. Alex Mana                                 - Member

Mallam Nasir Sa’idu                       - Secretary

IGP To Troublemakers: Ballot Snatching Will Get You Arrested In Osun

 

IGP To Troublemakers: Ballot Snatching Will Get You Arrested In Osun

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has deployed Deputy Inspector-General of Police, DIG Ishyaku Mohammed, to Osun State to coordinate security operations for the Governorship Election scheduled for Saturday, 15th August, 2026. The deployment is part of the Nigeria Police Force’s operational measures to ensure a peaceful, secure, and credible electoral process across the State. 

DIG Mohammed will coordinate the Police component of the election-security arrangement and work closely with other security agencies under the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES). He will be supported by Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and Commissioners of Police strategically deployed across the State’s three senatorial districts to supervise operations, strengthen intelligence-led policing, and ensure prompt response to emerging threats. 

The Force has put in place adequate security arrangements for the protection of voters, INEC personnel, election materials, polling units, collation centres, accredited observers, and media practitioners before, during, and after the election. The IGP has warned political actors, their supporters, and all intending troublemakers that ballot snatching, voter intimidation, political thuggery, and every other electoral offence will attract prompt arrest and prosecution. 

The IGP further reiterates the ban on armed escorts, security aides, and other unauthorised persons accompanying political figures or VIPs to polling units or collation centres on election day. State-established security outfits, quasi-security groups, and private security organisations are equally barred from election-security duties, consistent with established NPF election-security directives. 

The Nigeria Police Force reassures residents, voters, and visitors in Osun State of adequate security and urges all eligible citizens to exercise their franchise peacefully and without fear. The Force remains committed to professionalism, neutrality, respect for human rights, and the protection of the electoral process.

Like Eagles Like Falcons, Swart’s Heroics Foil Falcons’ Search For World Cup Ticket

Like Eagles Like Falcons, Swart’s Heroics Foil Falcons’ Search For World Cup Ticket

 

For the first time in the history of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Nigeria’s Super Falcons will not be involved, when next year’s tournament is played in Brazil.

 

South Africa’s goalkeeper Kaylin Swart stoutly stood against the Super Falcons and victory in their FIFA World Cup playoff game in Casablanca on Thursday night – the only route left for both teams to continue the race to Brazil through the Inter-Confederations Playoff phases.

 

South Africa were bumped in their quarter-final tie by hosts Morocco, while the Falcons were pipped by the odd goal by Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses.

 

Nigeria opened the contest at the Moulay Rachid Stadium with intent, exploiting space on the break through swift counter-attacking movements spearheaded by Asisat Oshoala and Francisca Ordega. The Falcons' most promising opportunity of the first half arrived in the closing minutes before the interval, when Michelle Alozie found space inside the box, only to drag her effort just wide of the target.

 

Despite Justin Madugu’s side controlling large spells of possession after the restart, South Africa struck against the run of play in the 56th minute through Thembi Kgatlana to break the deadlock.

 

The Falcons continued to push forward in search of an equalizer, but Banyana Banyana doubled their advantage in the 77th minute through captain Refiloe Jane, who finished off a rebound and watched the ball deflect off the leg of substitute Christy Ucheibe to make it 2–0.

 

The closing stages delivered late drama in the 89th minute when Jane handled a goal-bound header from Alozie inside the penalty area. Following a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review, the referee awarded Nigeria a penalty and issued Jane her second yellow card, reducing South Africa to ten women.

 

Christy Ucheibe stepped up to convert the spot-kick and cut the deficit to 2–1. Despite relentless pressure during stoppage time, the Super Falcons were unable to find a late equalizer before the final whistle.

Gold Cup: Grassrunners Shock Doma United As Dokkal Khairu, Stormers SC Clash Ends In Stalemate

 

Gold Cup: Grassrunners shock Doma United

. As Dokkal Khairu, Stormers SC clash ends in thrilling draw

Doma United's debut in the Gold Cup pre-season tournament saw them fall 2-1 to Grassrunners FC at MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta, despite scoring early in the second minute. 

The match was a tale of two halves, with Doma United dominating the first 45 minutes. They capitalised on Grassrunners FC's poor defending to take the lead through Fantami Yusuf, which they maintained at halftime. 

The second half saw Grassrunners FC equalise in the 73rd minute via Adeola Fadel, who headed in a set-piece from close range. 

Savannah Tigers’ situation worsened when Elumon Christian was sent off, allowing Grassrunners FC to capitalise with Musa Lasisi scoring a late goal in added time to secure the victory. 

Meanwhile, the opening fixture between Stormers SC and Dokkal Khairu was an exciting 4-goal thriller. 

Dokkal Khairu took an early lead through Yusuff Sulaiman in the 8th minute, but Stormers SC responded quickly with Isa Obajumo’s goal. Just before halftime, 

Adewale Ademola extended the lead to 2-1. Stormers SC's defending was costly, as a late penalty awarded against them was calmly converted by Adeosun Dauda, levelling the score at 2-2.