The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has emphasized the need for reforms in Nigerian sports administration. Speaking at a press conference on the sidelines of the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Dikko outlined key areas of focus for the NSC. Dikko suggested introducing performance bonds for sports…
The 22nd National Sports Festival is heating up, with thrilling matches unfolding in the male and female football events. In the male category, Team Kwara has qualified for the final after defeating Team Kaduna 1-0 in the first semi-final. Meanwhile, Team Ogun emerged victorious against the Golden Eaglets, winning 2-1 in the second semi-final. The…
The National leadership of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Kunle Soname, Chairman of Remo Stars FC, Bet9ja, ValueJet, and CD Feirense, to commend him for his outstanding leadership, sports development efforts, and the historic achievement of Remo Stars Football Club winning their maiden Nigeria Premier Football League…
Abeokuta is abuzz with excitement as the city prepares to host a groundbreaking Flag Football Demonstration at the African Church Grammar School, North, on May 26 and 27, 2025. This thrilling event is part of the 22nd National Sports Festival – Gateway Games, and it’s set to be a game-changer for Nigerian sports. Eight states…
The founder of SamKay Athletics Club, Dr. Kola Oredipe, has reached out to the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) for support as he vies for the South-South zonal position on the board of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN). Dr. Oredipe made the appeal during a press briefing at the Media Centre of the…
Delta State reaffirmed its supremacy in taekwondo by emerging as the overall champion at the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged the Gateway Games 2024. The five-day event, held at Ilisan Town Hall, saw the defending champion clinching an impressive haul of five gold, two silver, and four bronze medals. Delta’s dominance was particularly evident in…
Strategic partners to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on the President Federation Cup (PFC), GTI Asset Management and Trusted Limited have congratulated Abakaliki FC and Kwara United FC for qualifying for the final of the Men’s category of the 2025 edition of the President Federation Cup. In a press statement made available to journalists in…
The 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games Ogun 2024, has elicited a wide range of emotions across the state and among sports enthusiasts. Beyond the impressive performances of athletes, the festival has showcased exceptional organization by the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) and garnered praise from the entire Ogun State Government under the leadership of…
The President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), has arrived in Abeokuta to oversee the coverage of the ongoing Gateway Games 2024. During his visit to the Media Centre, he took the opportunity to interact with journalists, listening to their concerns and challenges while covering the prestigious event. The SWAN President Issaiah Benjamin…
The Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, has announced that Enugu State will host the next edition of the National Sports Festival. Speaking at the ongoing Gateway Games 2024 in Abeokuta, Hon. Olopade extended an invitation to other states interested in hosting future editions to submit their bids. Hon. Olopade emphasized the…
