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SWAN Flags Off Four Days Investigative Journalism Training  

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Abdulgafar Oladimeji.

Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Kano state chapter  Thursday flagged off a four days investigative journalism skills acquisition training workshop.

The chairman, SWAN Kano state chapter, Zahradeen Saleh in his welcome remarks  stated that the training sessions will equip participants with depth knowledge on early warning, security vigilance, sports and human  trafficking, sports and nutrition,  sports and money laundering.

He said  the motive is to empower SWAN Kano members with the capacity to craft and produce investigative  sports stories.

The Vice president SWAN North zone, Lurwan Idris Malikawa Garu appeal to sports writers to attach commitment and value to  the acquisition of  knowledge  to sharpen their media  skills.

“on behalf of the national secretariat and president of SWAN, I congratulate you for this efforts and be rest assured we will continue to supports initiatives that will broaden the capacity of our members.” Malikawa said.

In his opening remarks, the Executive chairman Kano state Sports Commission,  KSSC,  Ibrahim Galadima(MFR) applaud the organizers for what he described as a well thought out initiative

Galadim decry the state of sports development in the country, stressing that sports writers must hurry to the rescue by  embarking on   investigative reporting to unravel hidden facts and to propel state and non state actors into action.

He further lamented over  the poor  patronage of the sector by the operators in the  private sector, noting that the burden is to bulky for the state and federal governments to handle.

Among the dignitaries  that attended the even includes  commissioner of police, Kano command, CP Habu Sani CSP represented by  Mansur Idris,  Director DSS represented, from Nigeria Bar Association, NBA,  Barrister Yusuf Abdlsalaam, Nasiru Ibrahim chairman NRA Kano) magistrate Gwadabe,( Nigeria Football Coaches Council,Kano chapter) Former SSA to Kano state Goverment on Inter relations.Hon Abdulfatai Bimbo Yusuf.

24 Journalists from  broadcast and print media organizations took part in the first stage  of the  training.

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Football: US based Ineh brothers eyes Nigerian national team call up

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The duo men’s football players , namely Joel and Aaron Ineh have expressed their choice dream to appear in the green white green national colours of Nigeria, when opportune.

The two brothers have continued to exhibit football bravery, courage and brilliance , they have continued to catch attention of coaches, scouts and agents with their shown potentials of being exceptional football players, which has earn them a top place in all stages at this their earlier football career stages with clubs in the US.

The young Ineh’s started playing football in the early ages with Nazerene United a recreational club in Illinois.

Joel Ineh born February 21, 2006, in Lagos Nigeria, and Aaron Ineh was born on July 4, 2008 , they grew up with the  deep passion for soccer, their early years were driven by the dreams of playing professional football .

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Their journey to their now blossoming growth to stardom began with an MLS academy side named, Chicago Fire Academy, where they were on parade as RW, LW, F, deploying their impressive speed, intelligence, skills and in-depth tactical knowledge of the game.

Joel 6’1 in height, 18 years old , joined Chicago Fire Academy from Nazerene United, when he was 12 years old , at the age of 14, he was promoted to the U-17s,, he then moved to Colorado Rapids, where he gained fame for scoring brilliant goals in the GA qualifiers.
He was named amongst the top three prospects in Colorado Rapids, he joined FC Cincinnati U19 and made his debut with Cincinnati.

Joel won the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) title, crowning his efforts at been considered as the fastest player in both Colorado Rapid and Cincinnati FC.

According to Top Drawer Prep Soccer, Aaron Ineh, Age 16 with 5’11 in height was amongst the top three prospect players in Illinois, he emerged as the crowned top goal scorer in the U15 season with 25 goals in 18 games .

His exceptional qualities came to the fore, on duty with the U-19s against USL teams scoring a hat trick against U-19 Vardar.

His goal poaching skills in the GA Cup qualifiers has remained a marvelous tale .
In the history of Chicago Fire Academy , Aaron is adjudged to be on the  top 10 best-talented players .

He is currently playing for the New England Revolution in Boston.

The Ineh brothers as they are fondly called said , they are driven by their dreams to play professional football in the MLS or either of the top European football leagues , couple with their strong desire to represent Nigeria at the youth and senior national teams .

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FIFA stands still over Israel football association, Palestine football federation face off, calls for peace

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By Abdulgafar Oladimeji

World football governing body FIFA is in a stalemate in finding solutions to the lingering crisis between Israel Football Association , IFA versus Palestine Football Federation . PFF.

IFA was affiliated to FIFA in 1948.

PFF had a Provisional affiliation to FIFA in 31 May 1995, became full member in 1998

FIFA has continued to hold its breath from taking a definite decision on the matter involving both football governing bodies.

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Palestine Football Federation had asked FIFA to suspend or expel of Israel FA over the allegations bordering on the restrictions of the movement of players between Gaza and the West Bank.

PFF also alleged that Israel was hindering the Palestine federation from gaining access to the importation of football equipments.

Sepp Blatter and Jacques Rogge, then presidents of FIFA and the International Olympic Committee had travelled to the region in efforts to find solutions to the dispute, this moves failed to yield the much anticipated solutions to the dispute.

In May 2024 at the FIFA Congress, meeting held in Bangkok, PFF asked for a vote on a proposal to exclude Israel, the congress then referred the matter to FIFA Council.

FIFA has continued to hope and search for mechanism through which the dispute could be resolved, considering that both federations are its affiliate that are entitled to enjoy equal treatments in all football matters.

The autumn council meeting, in Zurich, resorted to the implementation of an “independent legal analysis” by allowing for the governance, audit and compliance committee for an investigations into PFF’s allegations of discrimination in breach of FIFA regulations.

Also there were claims on the alleged participation by clubs from Palestinian territories in competitions organized by Israel.

Speaking on the dispute , Infantino said: “The FIFA Council has implemented due diligence on this very sensitive matter and, based on a thorough assessment, we have followed the advice of the independent experts.

“The ongoing violence in the region confirms that, above all considerations, and as stated at the 74th FIFA Congress, we need peace. As we remain extremely shocked by what is happening, and our thoughts are with those who are suffering, we urge all parties to restore peace to the region with immediate effect.” Infantino said .

 

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SWAN Organises Workshop For  Journalists On Factual, Sports Reporting

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The Kano Sports Writers Association of Nigeria SWAN, organised a one-day workshop for Kano journalists on the role of reporting sporting activites.

The one-day workshop was held in Kano on Thursday, at Kano State Sports Commission, to inhence the importance of reporting on sports, which is key to maintaining the quality of delivery of sports journalists.

The General Manager of Kano Pillars FC, Abba Galadima, emphasized the importance of factual reporting by sports journalists.

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Speaking at the ceremony, the National President of SWAN, Benjamin Isaiah, said sports journalism is factual, and calls for standing up to the facts about reporting sports events.

Represented by the SWAN National Ex–officio, Lurwanu Idris Malikawa, urged sports journalism to be factual while reporting sports.

Also, the lecturer at the Khalifa Isyka Rabiu University Kano, KHAIRUN, Dr. Yusuf Datti presented his paper on “Understanding tennis rules, surfaces and match technics.

In his remark, Abdulgafar Oladimeji, a Sports Veteran, called for journalists to always be mindful of the sports sector, urged them to focus on the investigation of sports activities.

The workshop was attended by the different sports presenters in Kano, commended SWAN leadership under Zahradden Saleh for organizing the workshop, acknowledging the support and cooperation.

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