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Beach soccer: Kada BSC humbles Kebbi Fishers 6-4 look set to become New Champions
.. as SmartCity BSC trounced Badagry 5-1 in 2nd round
Kada BSC this evening defeated Kebbi BSC (Kebbi Fishers) by 6-4 in the second day of the on going Nigeria Beach Soccer League Super 4 Finals in Kebbi state.
The encounter which was a repeat of last year final clash between both sides started on a cagey affair as Kebbi Fishers got into the lead but Kada BSC came back to level scores at 1-1 to end the first period.
The 2nd period continued as it started with both technical crew passing the right tactics to their team as Kebbi Fishers showed superiority netting twice while Kada BSC managed 1 goal to end the second period 3-2 in favour of the host team.
With all to play for in the 3rd period, the Kada BSC bench would have mastered the Kebbi BSC tactics and immediately profound a solution to counter it which worked perfectly as inspirational captain Dozie Frank was instrumental for Kada BSC scoring 3 goals to take their tally to 6 goals while Kebbi BSC managed to score 1 finishing the score line at 6-4.
In the early game of day 2, SmartCity BSC defeated their counterpart from Lagos State, Badagry BSC 5-1 in the Lagos Derby.
Reacting to questions after the game, Coach Isah Kabiru of Kada BSC admonishes the effort of his players for working assiduously hard and playing to instructions in getting the win over Kebbi BSC and he is sure that the trophy is going with them to Kaduna by the end of tomorrow. ” I want to thank the players for the effort they have put in so far, we did our homework and it has paid off. I am now sure of going to Kaduna with the trophy after this win”.
As it stands, Kada BSC looks set to be crowned the new champion only if they beat Smart City BSC in the first game tomorrow after before Kebbi BSC face of with Badagry Warriors BSC for the last game of the Nigeria Beach Soccer League 2022
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SWAN President Calls for Gender-Fair Reporting in Sports Journalism
By Joel Ajayi
The President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Isaiah Kemje Benjamin, has urged sports journalists to eliminate gender stereotypes and bias in their reports to promote fairness, inclusion and greater visibility for women in sports.
Benjamin made the call on Monday in Abuja while delivering a presentation titled “Gender-Sensitive Journalism: Removing Gender Stereotypes and Bias in Sports Reporting” at the Annual Women in Sports Leadership Training/Seminar for Journalists, organised by the Women Commission of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC).
He said sports journalists play a critical role in shaping public opinion, influencing athletes’ visibility and determining which achievements receive recognition, sponsorship and investment.
According to him, the way the media reports women in sports can either reinforce existing barriers or help dismantle them.
Benjamin explained that gender-sensitive journalism requires fairness, accuracy, equality and inclusion, stressing that it does not mean giving female athletes favourable coverage or shielding them from legitimate criticism.
He identified common forms of bias in sports reporting, including giving men’s competitions greater prominence, focusing on female athletes’ appearance rather than performance, defining women by their marital or family status, and questioning their competence in leadership positions.
The SWAN president urged journalists to adopt respectful language, apply consistent professional standards and extend coverage beyond national teams to domestic leagues, grassroots competitions, female coaches, referees and sports administrators.
Using Nigeria’s sporting landscape as an example, he said the achievements of the Super Falcons deserved sustained analysis beyond match results, including discussions on investment, player development, professional leagues and grassroots structures.
He also noted that digital platforms offered opportunities to expand coverage of women’s sports but warned journalists against sensationalism, online harassment and sexist commentary.
Benjamin proposed seven measures, including gender-sensitive editorial guidelines, regular coverage audits, diversified sources, professional development, stronger grassroots reporting and measurable progress.
He called on SWAN to collaborate with the NOC, sports federations, leagues and clubs to improve access to information and strengthen women’s visibility in sports.
He urged journalists to ensure that athletes are judged by their performances and achievements rather than gender stereotypes.
“Gender-sensitive journalism must be fair, not favourable,” he said, emphasising that responsibility for change rests with reporters, editors, broadcasters, photographers and digital publishers.
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