NFCA, Kwara Chapter

Flamingos Coach Busari Ishola to Lead Football Coaching Seminar in Kwara

Head Coach of Nigeria's Under-17 Women's National Team, the Flamingos, Coach Busari Ishola, is set to headline the Nigeria Football Coaches Association (NFCA), Kwara State Chapter's Football Coaches Seminar scheduled to hold on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the Kwara State Stadium Main Bowl in Ilorin.

The seminar, which forms part of the association's efforts to enhance the technical capacity and professional development of football coaches across the state, will bring together coaches for a day of theoretical and practical learning.

Coach Busari, who has earned recognition for his work with Nigeria's Flamingos, will deliver a presentation on "Scientific Methods in Football Coaching and the Importance of Minor Games in Football."

The session is expected to expose participants to modern coaching techniques, player development strategies, and the effective use of small-sided games in improving football performance.

Another major highlight of the seminar will be a lecture by Referee Instructor and Football Laws expert, Coach Ekun Shamsudeen Oluwatoyin, who will speak on "Operationalizing the 2026/2027 IFAB Laws of the Game to Enhance Tactical Decision-Making and Minimize Technical Errors."

His presentation will focus on helping coaches better understand the latest amendments to the Laws of the Game and their practical application in coaching.

According to the NFCA, the seminar will also feature a practical coaching session designed to complement the classroom discussions, giving participants the opportunity to apply modern coaching concepts in real-life scenarios.

The association has fixed the registration fee at ₦3,000 for regular members who attend meetings consistently, while non-regular members will pay ₦5,000.

The NFCA described the programme as a valuable opportunity for coaches to update their technical knowledge, improve their coaching competence, and keep abreast of global best practices in football coaching.

The association has therefore urged football coaches across Kwara State to attend the seminar in large numbers and arrive promptly, noting that the event is aimed at raising the standard of football coaching and promoting continuous professional development within the state's football community.

MEMORANDUM

TO: All Participating Teams of the Kwara Youth League 2024
FROM: League Management Committee (LMC)
DATE: December 3, 2024
SUBJECT: Appreciation and Announcement of Super 4 Playoffs Teams

Dear Esteemed Teams,

On behalf of the League Management Committee (LMC), I extend our heartfelt appreciation to all participating teams for their dedication, sportsmanship, and unwavering commitment throughout the 2024 Kwara Youth League regular season. Your efforts have been instrumental in making this season a resounding success.

As we conclude the regular season, it is with great pleasure that we congratulate the top four teams that have earned their place in the highly anticipated Super 4 Playoffs:

- Barca Kiddies
- Koller Football Academy
- Kwara Football Academy (KFA)
- Gidado Football Academy

These teams have demonstrated exceptional skill, teamwork, and resilience, and we look forward to witnessing thrilling performances as they compete for the ultimate title.

The pairing and fixtures for the Super 4 Playoffs will be communicated shortly. We encourage all teams to continue to exhibit the values of fair play, discipline, and respect that have characterized this league.

Once again, thank you for your participation and contributions to the growth of youth football in Kwara State. Let us all continue to work together in nurturing the talents of tomorrow.

Coach Olatunji Shuaib (Bravo)
Chairman, League Management Committee (LMC)
Kwara Youth League 2024

KWARA YOUTH LEAGUE FINAL STANDINGS

This is how the Group Standings look following the end of the regular season
⚽ KFA, Gidado playoff spots
⚽ Barca Kiddies end regular season without defeat
⚽ OKAA miss out on playoffs on goal difference, House of Prayer by one point

KWARA YOUTH LEAGUE MATCHDAY 14 RESULTS

⚽ KFA, Gidado secure playoff spots with victories
⚽ House of Prayer, OKAA miss out on playoff despite wins
⚽ 12 goals scored in five games

KWARA YOUTH LEAGUE MATCHDAY 14

⚽ KFA take on GGFA as OKAA battle Alabama with 2nd spot up for grabs
⚽ Gidado, House of Prayer jostle for Group B 2nd spot against Elite, Barrier
⚽ Solicitor take on Future Stars

KWARA YOUTH LEAGUE STANDINGS

A look at the Group Standings following the penultimate day of action
⚽ Barca Kiddies, Koller win Groups A and B
⚽ Barrier, GGFA reignite qualification hopes
⚽ KFA, OKAA battle for 2nd in Group A same as Gidado, House of Prayer in B

KWARA YOUTH LEAGUE MATCHDAY 13 RESULTS

⚽ Barca Kiddies, Koller top groups with comfortable victories
⚽ KFA thump Olufahaz as GGFA grab first league win
⚽ Barrier edge Solicitor as Gidado, House of Prayer goalless

KWARA YOUTH LEAGUE MATCHDAY 13

⚽ Barca Kiddies take on OKAA with the top spot on the line
⚽ Koller look to snap 3-game winless run against Elite
⚽ Great Glorious search for first league win against Abraysports

KWARA YOUTH LEAGUE STANDINGS 📊

A look at the Group Standings following Matchday 12 action
⚽ OKAA leapfrog KFA into 2nd place, one behind leaders Barca Kiddies
⚽ First league win lifts Olufahaz from bottom, now above GGFA
⚽ No changes in Group B as Gidado, House of Prayer close in on Koller

KWARA YOUTH LEAGUE MATCHDAY 12 RESULTS

⚽ Olufahaz smash Abraysports to grab first league win
⚽ OKAA edge GGFA in five-goal thriller as Barca Kiddies breeze past Alabama
⚽ Gidado, House of Prayer secure huge wins as Future Stars, Barrier draw

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