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.

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.

The Kano State contingent at the ongoing 8th Edition of the National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, has made a special appeal to Governor Abba Kabiru Yusuf for assistance.

A source within the entourage, speaking off the record, revealed that the State Sports Commission had earlier submitted a proposal through the office of the Secretary to the State Governor to expedite the release of funds.

Despite the release of the funds, the Commission has not yet received the money to distribute to the team members.

The source lamented that during the previous edition of the Games, the state contingent, which had a larger team, was allocated more funds than this time around, even though the local currency has depreciated and inflation is on the rise.

The contingent also called on the current administration, through the Commissioner for Sports, Hon. Mustapha Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, to address the issue promptly to protect the state’s reputation as a leader in various fields.

The athletes fear that if the situation is not urgently addressed, Kano may lose the opportunity to win medals, as they have occasionally arrived late to game venues.

As of the time of filing this report, efforts to contact the Commissioner or his representative regarding the issue have been unsuccessful.

As Kano Pillars prepares for the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, the team embarks on a crucial preseason tournament in Jos, Plateau State.

Kano Pillars Football Club, famously known as Sai Masu Gida, has departed Kano with a strong squad of 40 players to participate in the 3rd edition of the Gusau/Ahlan Preseason Tournament. The tournament, held in Jos, is a key preparatory event that attracts top football teams from across Nigeria.

Kano Pillars FC has been drawn into Group C, where they will face Discovery Talent Academy from Kebbi State, Mighty Jets FC of Jos, and NPFL rivals, Lobi Stars of Makurdi. According to the schedule, Pillars will begin their campaign on Thursday, August 22nd, with a match against Discovery Talent Academy. They will then face Mighty Jets FC on Friday, August 23rd, and conclude the group stage with a match against Lobi Stars on Sunday, August 25th.

Under the leadership of newly appointed Technical Adviser, Coach Usman Abdallah, Kano Pillars aims to use this tournament to fine-tune their strategies and assess the players’ readiness ahead of the 2024/25 NPFL season, which begins on August 31st, 2024.

The club’s management, technical team, and players are determined to make a strong impact at the tournament, viewing it as a valuable opportunity to foster team chemistry and build momentum. The club has called on its loyal fans, known as the Pillarites, to continue their unwavering support as the team embarks on this important journey.