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Imo SWAN felicitates with Kun Khalifat over NPFL ticket

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The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo State Chapter, heartily congratulates Kun Khalifat FC of Owerri on their remarkable qualification for the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Kun Khalifat FC braved the odds to record two wins against Crown FC (1-0) and Osun United (2-1) out of three games to record their historic NPFL ticket at the first time...

Imo Super League will unearth budding stars- Malick

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Chief Kachi Atufule, says the ongoing maiden Imo Super League for 16 grassroot football clubs in the Eastern Heartland is committed to discovering of young talented footballers that will soon make their families, the nation and global community proud. Atufule who’s popularly known as Malick is the Chairman, Imo State Football Club Owners Association, the group sponsoring and organizing the...

Enyimba Chairman, Kanu asks for fans’ support, understanding

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Enyimba FC Chairman and Nigerian football legend, Kanu Nwankwo, has beseeched the fans and critics of the club to show more respect, support and understanding, rather than condemnation of the current efforts to reposition the club. Speaking at the ongoing 2025 NNL Super 8 tournament in Asaba, where he was a special guest, Kanu expressed his disappointment at the barrage...

SWAN hails Divine Eches appointment as Governor Uzodimma’s aide on Religious Affairs

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Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo Chapter is delighted with the appointment of the immediate past Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Imo Chapter, Rev. Dr. Eches Divine Eches who has now been named Special Adviser on Religious Affairs to Governor of Imo State. Governor Uzodimma's pronouncement contained in a press release from his Chief Press Secretary/ Special Adviser...

16 teams to battle as Maiden Imo Super League commences July 5

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Lovers of grassroots football will have so much to deal with as from July 5th at the Onwubiko International Soccer Academy Stadium in Ngor Okpala as the debut edition of the Imo Super League takes centre stage. The tournament, organized by the Imo State Club Owners Association, promises to be a thrilling showdown of talent, passion, and ambition as 16...

Imo Sports: SWAN Unveils 15-Point Agenda, A Road Map to Sporting Excellence.

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https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ELFf3YAr5 COMMUNIQUE ISSUED BY THE SPORTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (SWAN), IMO STATE CHAPTER, AT THE END OF HER JUNE MONTHLY CONGRESS HELD IN OWERRI Following a critical review of Team Imo’s performance at the recently concluded Ogun 2024 National Sports Festival (Gateway Games)where the state finished 16th overall with 4 Gold, 6 Silver, and 28 Bronze medals-the Sports Writers Association...

Nigeria Vovinam Vietvodao Federation mourns with Team Kano

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The President, Nigeria Vovinam Vietvodao Federation, Master Oluwadare Ojo Adelusi has sent his heartfelt commiseration to the families of all athletes and officials who lost their lives in the auto accident that claimed lives of Team Kano sports contingent who were returning from the Ogun 2024 National Sports Festival. Master Adelusi in a press statement he personally signed said the...

Ogun 2024 NSF: Imo Sports Commissioner, Onyeocha assures of medals

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The Imo State Commissioner for Sports, Honourable Obinna Onyeocha, has assured people of the Eastern Heartland that the state representatives at the ongoing Ogun 2024 National Sports Festival would gladden their hearts with medals. Onyeocha in Abeokuta, Ogun State, thumbed the resilient of Team Imo in various disciplines they are participating in stating that the early signs so far give...

Gateway 2024 NSF: Ogun Senator, Salisu Supports Sports Journalists covering the National Sports Festival with working tools

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In a significant gesture aimed at bolstering media coverage and promoting sports development in Ogun State, Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu, representing Ogun Central Senatorial District and Chairman of the Senate Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity, has donated essential work tools to members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun State chapter, ahead of the highly anticipated 22nd...

Ogun 2024 NSF : Sports Writers appeal to Governor Uzodinma to salvage Imo athletes’ situation

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Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Imo State Chapter has implored the Imo State Governor, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma for the immediate release of funds meant for the Ogun 2024 National Sports Festival tagged Gateway 2024 National Sports Festival (NSF). The Association rose from its monthly Congress to appeal to the Imo Governor for the funds to be made available to...