…..as Governor promises facility upgrade. Special Interest C’tte on sports: Ondo athletes rally support for Aiyedatiwa’s re-election, as Gov promises facility upgrade Sportsmen and women in Ondo State have been assured of a renewed commitment to sports development. Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, expressed this commitment at a rally organised by the Special Interest…
***Pledges to drive collaboration and opportunities through sports The Ondo Zone Athletics Association has deemed it fit to announced the appointment of Barr Adesuyi Daramola as its new Chairman in recognition of his unwavering commitment, encouragement and contributions to the development of sports at the grassroots. According to the leadership of Ondo Zone of the…
Dear Ondo SWAN, I write to correct some insinuations and to state some clear facts having read a communique issued by your noble Association today . Please , be reminded that the executive Governor of Ondo state , Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has approved the renovation of the sports complex and its football pitch and…
…..Tackles Ondo Sports Ministry over National Youths Games in Delta. COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AT THE END OF MEETING OF SPORTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (SWAN),ONDO STATE CHAPTER,HELD ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, AT ONDO STATE SPORTS COMPLEX, AKURE The Congress was presided over by the Chairman of the association,Segun Giwa ,and was well attended by members The…
Sunshine Stars unveil 21 new players for 2024/25 NPFL season Sunshine Stars Football Club of Akure have added 21 players to their squad ahead of the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. Leading the pack of the newly signed players are Seth Mayi, goalkeeper Emmanuel Ofori, Achi Nnaemeka who reunited with the team after…
Publisher of Triangle magazine and social media influencer, Femi Salako has called on the federal government, through the Minister of Sports to dissolve the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) board. Salako hinged his call for the dissolution of NFF board on the disgraceful announcement of the purpoted hiring of Bruno Labbadia without even concluding contractal talks…
…..Nigerian fans query NFF’s decision to hire Labbadia The Nigeria Football Federation early Tuesday morning announced German tactician Bruno Labbadia as the new head coach of the Super Eagles ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers next month. This followed a long wait of suspense, speculations, and uncertainties following the unexpected resignation of Finidi George…
The 2024 edition of OSEBABA CUP, Women Football Competition has taken center stage in grand style at the Adeyemi Federal University of Education Sports Complex, Ondo State on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 August. OSEBABA CUP 2024, a female football competition organised to discover young female talented footballers is an initiative of International Coach Benson…
“A goldfish has no hiding place”, a popular aphorism captures how the sterling qualities of outstanding individuals in society make them rise to the top like cream. And, fittingly, this succinctly describes Obafemi Awolowo University’s (OAU) alumnus, Gbenga Elegbeleye, who has carved a niche for himself in leadership, man-management, politics and sports administration. His robust…
The Akogun of Okaland and Ondo state Governor’s Special Adviser on Transportation, Hon. (Dr) Olugbenga Omole has expresses appreciation to major stakeholders to see to the success of this year’s Akogun Annual Football Competition in Oka Akoko where a former Super Eagles’ legend, Victor Ikpeba was the chief guest. In an appreciation message, Akogun Omole,…
