Posts tagged with Sports Writers Association of Nigeria

WAFCON Rewards: “Stop Neglecting Sports Journalists, They Deserve More” – SWAN Tells NSC, FG, Others

0 comments, 30/07/2025, by Best Choice Sports in Athletics, Basketball, CAF, FIFA, Football, Grassroots, Handball, News

By Amaechi Agbo The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has called on the National Sports Commission (NSC), and other stakeholders to give long-overdue recognition, support, and reward to Nigerian sports journalists who have, for decades, contributed significantly to the growth and ... Read more...

Enugu SWAN Pays Condolence Visit to Late Christian Chukwu’s Family, Promises Support

0 comments, 20/04/2025, by Best Choice Sports in Athletics, Basketball, Football, Grassroots, News, NPFL

By Amaechi Agbo The Enugu State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) paid a condolence visit to the widow and family of former Nigerian international and coach, Christian Chukwu, at his residence in Enugu. Led by the State Chairman, Com. Gideon Iwueke, the delegation ex... Read more...

Hon. Ekene Doles Out ₦20 Million On 8 Kaduna NLO Clubs

0 comments, 29/03/2024, by Best Choice Sports in Football, News, NPFL

By Our Correspondent The House Committee Chairman on Sports, Federal House of Representatives, and Member, representing Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency, Hon. Ekene Abubakar Adams has donated N20-Million naira to Kaduna teams ahead of the Nationwide League One, (NLO) competition slated for ne... Read more...

SWAN Congratulates New Commissioner For Sports In Enugu State Barr. Ekweremadu, Calls For Partnership

0 comments, 14/08/2023, by Best Choice Sports in Athletics, Basketball, Football, Grassroots, News, Tennis

By Our Correspondent The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Enugu State Chapter, has felicitated with the newly appointed Enugu State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Barrister Lloyd Ekweremadu Jr and charged him to revamp the already "decaying" infrastructure and spo... Read more...

NUJ FCT Maiden Correspondents Chapel Football Tournament Begins On Thursday

0 comments, 29/07/2023, by Best Choice Sports in Football, Grassroots, News

By Our Correspondent Beyond the axiom that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, residents of Federal Capital Territory, FCT Abuja and its environs will be treated with classic display of football as the Nigerian Journalists in the capital city go to the field to express their football... Read more...

Sallah: Frontline SWAN Secretary-General Candidate Felicitates With Muslims

0 comments, 27/06/2023, by Best Choice Sports in Athletics, Boxing, Football, Grassroots, News, Tennis

By Our Correspondent As muslims in Nigeria join others in part of the world to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, a Chieftain of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, has send out felicitations especially to the sporting Journalists in parts of the country. Amb. Okonkwo, cu... Read more...

“Do Not Appoint A Novice As Sports Commissioner” – Enugu State SWAN Appeals To Incoming Governor, Peter Mbah

0 comments, 22/04/2023, by Best Choice Sports in Athletics, Basketball, Boxing, Football, Grassroots, Handball, Investigation, News, Volleyball

By Amaechi Agbo As the May 29 handover of the mantle of leadership in Enugu State draws closer, the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN Enugu State Chapter, has appealed to the incoming governor of the state, Mr Peter Mbah to appoint as Sports Commissioner, a technocrat and seasoned ... Read more...

Super Eagles2022 World Cup Failure Cost Nigeria Billions Of Naira – CAF Appeal Committee Boss

0 comments, 11/03/2023, by Best Choice Sports in CAF, FIFA, Football, Investigation, News

By Kuti Dare The 2022 FIFA World Cup may have come and gone with Argentina, led by Lionel Messi winning the 22nd edition of the global football fiesta, however, back in Nigeria the echoes of Super Eagles failure to qualify for the tournament has refused to die down as Nigeria is said to have... Read more...

FIBA Women’s World Cup Expulsion: SWAN Demands Apology, Compensation From Sports Minister Sunday Dare

0 comments, 02/09/2022, by Best Choice Sports in Athletics, Basketball, Grassroots, Investigation, News

By Amaechi Agbo The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN FCT chapter, has demanded an immediate apology from the Federal Government and the Sports Ministry overseeing by Sunday Dare over the handling of Nigeria Basketball activities that led to the female national team, D'Tigress losing t... Read more...

Mobilise Fans For Eagles World Cup Qualification Against Ghana – FCT SWAN Charges NFF

0 comments, 26/03/2022, by Best Choice Sports in CAF, FIFA, Football, News

By Our Correspondent Chairman of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) FCT chapter Bunmi Haruna has thumbs up the Super Eagles for earning a positive first-leg result in their Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying game against Ghana even as he urged NFF to mobilize Nigerians to fill the M... Read more...

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