2025 National Sports Festival: How prepared is Kano state?
Sani YusifThe National Sports Festival will take place again in a few weeks, but it is unfortunate that the Kano State Sports Commission has not yet announced its readiness for the…
On Northern states’ lack of interest in national sporting events
It is regrettable and disheartening to observe how the majority of the northern states of the federation view and manage sports and its growth in their states. Even while sports…
Super Eagles ill-lucks in Uyo: Blame the system, not stadium
Superstition is a commonly held but irrational belief in supernatural influences, especially as contributing to good or bad luck, or a practice based on such a belief. It is said…
NFF’s visits to NSC: My disappointment with Dikko
After reading the outcome of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) delegation's visit to Malam Shehu Dikko’s office last week, I must admit that I felt uneasy or rather unsatisfied with…
FIFA Council/CAF Exco Seats: Sorry Pinnick, congrats Eto’o
Amaju Melvin Pinnick of Nigeria was in a strong position to retain his seat on the 37-member FIFA Council, the highest governing body for world football, until last Wednesday's 14th…
Federation Election: Where Dikko fumbles
“We are putting a framework that will allow only the right people to contest the elections and we are bringing out another platform and incentives that will attract the right…
Suspension of Abdallah: Yaro Yaro may substantively take over Pillars
Last week, the management of Kano Pillars Football Club led by Ali Muhammad Umar, also known as Nayara Mai Samba, declared that Usman Abdallah, their technical adviser, would remain suspended.…
For Kano Pillars to return continental: About N2bn needed
Undoubtedly, the delight, trust and yearning of every club supporters, players, coaches, management and even the club owners is to see their teams exceptionally and favorably positioned on the top…
Re-fall and rise of Nigerian Football: Reviving the Local League
Up to last evening, I had no contingent subject to look at or digest this week and that made me to be excess, abandoned and started to consider making one…
Kano Pillars: Management crucial component to team, too
Last week, Kano Pillars Football Club's fans and management experienced both happiness and sorrow when their beloved team, Sai Masu Gida, were transported to Lagos for their Nigeria Premier Football…