Norbert Okolie, Chairman, SWAN Enugu State Chapter, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Enugu that Nigerians should look out for outstanding performance in Russia.
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Chidoka, whose message was conveyed on Friday after his emergence, reiterated that no stone would be left unturned in ensuring that SWAN in Abuja remains a united force in pursuing its goals.
Ndubueze, who was the Vice-Chairman since 2012, was elected unopposed at an elective congress held in Abuja and will lead the Association for the next three years.
Dalung said the statement issued by its Secretary, Wale Alabi, on behalf of SWAN President, Honor Sirawoo, was a cheap attempt at underplaying Team Nigeria’s noble outing at the just concluded games where they won nine gold, nine silver and six bronze medals.
Anambra SWAN in a statement signed by Anthony Oji and Chimezie Anaso, Chairman and Secretary of the Association respectively, said the situation should be corrected before much damage could be done.
The association, following a review of Team Nigeria’s performance in Gold Coast and in comparison with earlier appearances, faulted the position of the Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung, that the Gold Coast appearance was the best in history.
The association said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, following a review of Team Nigeria’s performance in Gold Coast and in comparison with earlier appearances.
Ilaboya, a former Lagos SWAN Chairman, got the overwhelming majority in the Edo State council poll on March 3.
Its Chairman, Ayodeji Ogunsakin, gave the advice during a programme tagged “Football for Peace” organised by SWAN for football fans in Ado-Ekiti.
Toro felicitated with the association when he met some sport writers in Bauchi as part of activities organised by the state chapter to celebrate SWAN at 54.
The commendation followed presentation of a plaque to Lagos SWAN by the minister at a dinner organised by the ministry in Abuja on Friday.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the final match of the competition, tagged: “Clinton Thompson SWAN Cup,” was played at the Kontiki Amusement Park at Igbogene.
Gateway United was to end the 2015/2016 league with its Match Day 14 encounter against Abubakar Bukola Saraki FC on Sunday in Ilorin
The association’s Chairman, Ayodeji Ogunsakin, who made the disclosure to newsmen in Ado-Ekiti, said the forum would hold at Dave Hotel hall.
Ogunsakin said the objective was to educate footballers, referees, security agents and especially, for supporters who allegedly always cause riot, abuse and disorganised sports events in the stadium
The screening was done by certified medical experts working with the Labakcare Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation on health-related issues
Oshundun said: “Lagos SWAN Cup is organised as a platform to bring journalists together to interact, know themselves and promote active participation in sports for healthy living and recreation
“There will be free medical examination for all members of Lagos SWAN and the Lagos sporting community will also make a return by popular demand
He commended SWAN for promoting and developing sports, even as he pledged the support of the micro-finance institution to the sports writing body and all its activities
According to him, the retraining becomes necessary because of the reality of the new dynamics of sports writing globally.
He said: “We feel the training is important for our members
He also said Kwara United Football Club would be given the appropriate attention to bounce back to the Nigerian Professional Football League, promising that competent and qualified footballers would be recruited into the team to the state proud in the league