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We‘ll cheer Eagles to Victory- NESC

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3 years ago

March 22, 2022

.. Applauds Runsewe for giving 500 tickets free to fans

The President of Nigeria Eagles Supporters Club NESC Sunday Gullong has assured that his club is ready to leave no stone unturned to ensure it cheers Nigeria Super Eagles to victory when they face Ghana in the forthcoming World Cup Qualifier games come 25th and 29th of this month.

This even as he applauded the Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Segun Runsewe for his gesture to give tickets to 500 fans come 29th of March.

Ghana, the four-time African champions, will host perennial rival, Nigeria at the Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi on March 25 before traveling to Abuja for the second leg at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium on March 29th.

Gullong while addressing the journalist on Tuesday, inside Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja revealed that Ghana can’t stand against Nigeria by all means.

According to him, we are going to mobilize people across Abuja city for them to be at the stadium,

“We appreciate NFF because we had a zoom meeting with all 5 supporters clubs and we all agreed to harmonize, to unify our voice and support eagles on the day of the match.

“We are going to sing the same song but with our different green white green jersey our different uniform still carries the same Nigeria color.”

Before the game, we are starting our rally from Nyanya and ending it at Kubwa another group will start from Gwagwalada.

He, however, called on Nigerians to always support eagles like the NCACA DG as they have promised to give 500 free tickets to the first 500 fans that will arrive at Stadium on that match day.

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No crisis in NAWIS ahead of AFN elections on Monday

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2 hours ago

June 8, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Association of Nigerian Women in Sports (NAWIS), known for its orderliness since its establishment in 1990, continues to uphold its standards ahead of the upcoming Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) elections.

With members across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, NAWIS has consistently operated without external interference.

Over the years, its members have been nominated to various boards of national sports federations after meeting established criteria, including the payment of annual dues.

The association has attracted a strong base of respected sportswomen who have served the country with distinction, both during and after their active careers.

In preparation for the AFN elections, zonal elections were conducted on June 2 and 3, producing representatives for the national exercise.

While NAWIS initially planned to hold its election in Zaria, Kaduna State, the association’s headquarters, it was later rescheduled for Abuja on Monday, June 9, following directives from higher authorities.

Importantly, NAWIS has a set of strict guidelines that govern its electoral process, particularly the requirement for timely payment of annual dues. Failure to meet this condition results in automatic disqualification.

This guideline was the basis for the disqualification of Maria Wophil, who has reportedly not paid her annual dues since 2017. Her attempt to hurriedly settle outstanding debts just before the election was deemed non-compliant with NAWIS regulations.

Who is Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju?

Commonwealth gold medallist Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju is one of the leading contenders for the NAWIS representative position in the AFN.

She made history as the first African woman to run the 400m in under 50 seconds and brought glory to Nigeria by winning a silver medal in the 4x400m relay at the Atlanta 1996 Olympics.

Yusuf-Olukoju also claimed gold in the 400m at the 1991 All-Africa Games and silver in the 200m.

Based on nominations and her track record, Yusuf-Olukoju is considered the most qualified candidate. However, three other contenders have also shown interest, and the final decision will be made in the election slated for Monday, June 9, in Abuja.

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