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All Set for Imo Club Owners Super League Kick-Off at OSIA Stadium

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Imo State – Excitement is building as the Imo State Club Owners Association Super League gets set to kick off on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the ultra-modern OSIA City Stadium, Ngor Okpala. This premier competition is organized under the leadership of Chief. Kachi Atufula, CEO of Malick Pro FC and City Cruz Hotel, Owerri, who has been instrumental in restoring the pride of club owners in Imo’s football administration. The organizing committee is headed by Chairman Mr. Patrick Osuji, with Sir PMC Okeke serving as Coordinator and Bro Kingsley Azodo as Secretary. Other committee members include Mr. Chima Ekeh, M/S Jenny Anusiem, and Mr. Michael Ahamefula, all of whom bring a wealth of experience to the project. To ensure the smooth running of the two-week event, several sub-committees have been constituted: Technical Committee – Chaired by Mr. Chima Ekeh, with Mr. Innocent Onwubiko, Mr. Chika Orji, and Mr. Paul Sylva as members. Media/Publicity Committee – Led by Mr. Kennedy On...
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SWAN Express grief over Peter Rufai's demise

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The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has expressed grief over the demise of Super Eagles legendary goalkeeper Peter 'Dodo Mayana' Rufai. SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, in a statement on Friday in Abuja, through the Association's Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, described Rufai as a patriot who made Nigeria proud as his legacies linger. The number one Sports Writer in Nigeria while remembering the footprints of hardwork, dedication and abundant results credited to Rufai over the years, called on the Federal Government to make plans to immortalise the late Sage in any memorable way possible. "It's our desire and I believe that of entire Nigerians that immortalising Peter Rufai will among other things serve as a source of inspiration for younger generation," he said. President Benjamin then commiserated with his immediate family members, football and entire sports fraternity for the loss of a rare soccer figure. He said, ...
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SWAN Congratulates Customs CG Bashir Adeniyi on Historic Election as WCO Chairperson

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  The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has extended its heartfelt congratulations to the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, on his landmark election as Chairperson of the Council of the World Customs Organisation (WCO). In a formal letter dated June 30, 2025 and signed by SWAN Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, the association led by Mr. Isaiah Benjamin described Mr. Adeniyi’s victory in Brussels as a defining achievement that reflects his dedication, passion, and exemplary professional attributes.  SWAN noted that his leadership has driven the rapid growth and enhanced global standing of the Nigeria Customs Service. “This historic feat, which makes you the first Nigerian to lead the 73-year-old WCO with its 186 member countries, is a testament to your competence and integrity,” part of the letter reads.  “Your emergence as Chairperson of the highest decision-making body in global customs admi...
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NNL Super Eight Bound: Top Coaches Vying for Promotion Tickets (Part 2)

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As the prestigious NNL Super Eight playoffs draw near, the spotlight continues to shine on the tacticians who have led their teams with distinction through the 2024/2025 regular season. While Part 1 of this feature highlighted standout coaches from Conferences C and D, this concluding piece shifts focus to Conferences A and B, where another set of elite gaffers have earned their place in the promotion battle set to take place at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State. 1. Coach Napoleon Aluma – NNL Coach of the Month (May) At 59 years old, Napoleon Aluma remains a respected figure in Nigerian football coaching. With a vast résumé that includes stints with Warri Wolves, Enyimba, Sunshine Stars, Ufoma Babes, and Delta United, his experience speaks volumes. Currently at the helm of a top Conference A side, Aluma recently won the NNL Coach of the Month (May) — a testament to his tactical brilliance. “I’m excited about being named Coach of the Month, but qualifying my te...
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Consolidating on Grassroot Development in Nigeria as Water FC Boss,MK Visits NOC President ,Habu Gumel

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The Chief Executive Officer of Water FC, Makanjuola Nureni, popularly known as MK, paid a courtesy visit to the President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Alhaji Habu Gumel, at his office in Abuja. The visit comes shortly after MK was named one of the 100 Most Influential Individuals in Nigeria at the 2025 edition of the Progressive Awards held in Abuja. Expressing deep appreciation, MK commended Alhaji Gumel’s exemplary leadership within the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and prayed for divine guidance and continued strength for the sports administrator. In his remarks, Alhaji Gumel, a veteran sports administrator and honorary member of the IOC, praised MK for his unwavering commitment to youth development through football. He urged the Water FC boss to remain steadfast in his mission to nurture talent at the grassroots level. MK’s journey in football began as a personal passion and has since evolved into a national project to discover and develop young talen...
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Nigeria's Pillar of Sports Congratulates Kwara United, over President Federation Cup Victory; Commends Governor Abdulrazaq.

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The Nigeria's Pillar of Sports, Chief Donatus Agu-Ejidike (JP) has congratulated Kwara United Football Club of Ilorin, for their victory over Abakaliki FC, in this year's President Federation Cup Final on Saturday, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan Lagos. This was contained in Press Release, issued, and signed by the Chairman, office of the Nigeria's Pillar of Sports, Prince Ajide Olayioye, and made available to news men on Sunday in Ilorin.  Kwara United were unable to breach the defence of the "Rice Boys" of Abakaliki (as the team is fondly called by their supporters) for the duration, and the match resulted in penalty shootout, which saw the Ebonyi boys fail to convert 2, but the Harmony warriors converted 4 of theirs, after a ninety-minute action failed to produce a goal from either side.  The two sides were making their, respective maiden appearances in the final of the oldest, and the biggest cup competition in Nigeria. The first, and the las...
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Super Falcons'Job: Coach Dan Kakwi Apologies to Joan Iwuchukwu after Media Fiasco

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By: Sunday Agunbiade (Mr VAR) One of the high flying media experts in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Joan Iwuchukwu has fired back on Coach Dan Kakwi for the unsolicited projection of her name for Super Falcons Job. It would be recalled that the post of the Media Officer of the 9th time African champions had been vacant following the completion of term of the immediate handler, Tobe-chukwu popularly known as Tobexsports before the announcement of Mary Akinsola on Wednesday 24th June, 2025. However, the Jos based coach turns hype man on his solitary sojourn went on media space to tip Joan for the job without express permission of the former member of Media Committee of National Sports Festival held in Delta state.The lady in her response on Thursday on *Sports World Platform* was awe of the development shouting on top of her voice against Coach Dan, asking her if they ever met or chatted. She used the medium to clarify herself against such projection claim...
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