Tag: Godwin Izilein
-
NFF mourns demise of Coach Izilein, Kayode Tijani
The Nigeria Football Federation has expressed sadness and sorrow following the deaths on Wednesday of former Super Falcons’ and U17 Boys’ National Team Coach, Godwin Izilein and renowned football journalist, diarist and analyst Kayode Tijani. NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi expressed shock at the passing of the two respected figures in the Nigeria game,…
-
Stephen Odey commits to Randers FC with contract extension until 2025
In a significant move, Nigerian forward Stephen Odey has inked a contract extension with Danish Superliga outfit Randers FC, securing his commitment to the club until 2025, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Odey, 25, expressed his enthusiasm for the extended deal, citing it as an opportunity for personal growth. Speaking to the club’s official website, he emphasized his…
-
Enugu SWAN decries poor Rangers form
Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Enugu State chapter, has attributed Enugu Rangers’ poor performance in the 2022/23 Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) to the neglect and failure of the state government to complete renovation work on the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium. Owing to the closure of the stadium for repairs, Enugu Rangers have been playing…
-
Invitational Tourney: Oyo SWAN Soccer Team walkover IRC
The football team of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Oyo State chapter Ibadan on Friday walked over their counterparts from the Ibadan Recreation Club as the host team refused to show up. Contrary to expectations, the IRC football team which had earlier boasted that they would thrash Oyo SWAN became timid and chickened…
-
Presidential Contestants declare readiness to be part of SWAN organised debate
Top contenders of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) presidential election have declared their willingness to be part of the debate organised by SWAN Abuja. The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Abuja for the first time will be having a debate for the presidential candidates billed to hold for Thursday. And aspirants such as…
-
SWAN celebrate 2013 AFCON Winner Emmanuel Attah
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) FCT chapter has sent goodwill message to former Super Eagles coordinator Emmanuel Attah who retires from active service at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) at the end of the month. The association thanked Attah for the role he played in Nigeria winning the 2013 AFCON, the development…