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SWAN remains dependable ally of Federal Ministry of Sports-Dare

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The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has resolved to continue to remain a dependable partner with the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development.

In the communique of the SWAN NEC zoom meeting, the association also passed a vote of confidence on Sunday Dare, the Minister of Youth and Sports Development.

The meeting which was presided over by the SWAN National President, Comrade Ahmed Aigbona, and which had all NEC.

Members in attendance, also resolved that the association would continue to collaborate with the Ministry in the interest of sports development.

According to the communique, the SWAN NEC faulted the claim of one AIPS-affiliated SWAN which was founded in October 2019 in Port Harcourt and is being led by one Permanent Secretary in the Rivers State Ministry of Sports, Honour Sirawoo.

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The SWAN NEC said its national body, which is an affiliate of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), was not party to the communique which claimed that the Sports Minister has no regard for sports writers.

“The claim by that factional group is not only untrue, unfair
and misleading, but an attempt to blackmail the Minister.

“As a journalist of repute himself, the Minister has
shown tremendous respect to the media as we are partners
in progress in the development of sports in Nigeria.

“Since his appointment, the Minister has enjoyed a robust, cordial and sustained positive relationship with National SWAN, leading to the appointment of two of our esteemed colleagues from Lagos and Abuja as his media aides.

“The media also have unfettered access to the Minister’s
media team who provide information and news updates on a regular basis, especially during the just-concluded National Sports Festival (NSF) in Benin,” the SWAN NEC said.

It added that the insinuation that the Minister has no regard for the media was unfounded and an attempt to soil the Minister’s relationship with his constituency.

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National SWAN then pledged that it would continue to lend support to actualise the Minister’s vision in the best interest of youth and sports development in Nigeria.

“National SWAN holds the Minister in the highest esteem and we
will do everything professionally possible to create a conducive
environment for him to succeed,” it said.

SWAN NEC also disagreed that Edo 2020, which ended on April 21, was the worst National Sports Festival ever organised in the history of Nigeria.

It said this was more in the consideration of the attendance of
participating states and the world-class facilities provided across
the 11 centres used for the event.

“Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was a success.”

The communique was signed by the association’s Deputy President, Ado Salisu, who was the Communique Drafting Committee Chairman, as well as Uja Emmanuel and Mike Oboh who is the association’s Secretary-General.

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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.

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.

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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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