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Zibiri Brown Demands Justice After Alleged Assault by Plateau United Officials and Fans
By Joel Ajayi
A member of the FCT FA Security Committee, Zibiri Brown, has called for justice following a violent attack allegedly carried out by officials and fans of Plateau United during their President Cup match against Rangers International at the FIFA Goal Project, Area 3 Pitch in Abuja.
Coach Brown, who sustained multiple injuries from the incident on Sunday, recounted the harrowing experience and demanded accountability for those responsible.
He explained: “I came to Area 3 Pitch to watch the match between Rangers International and Plateau United. As a member of the FCT FA Security Committee, the FA Secretary, Haruna Ilerika, asked me to stay behind and escort the referees due to the aggressive behavior of the Plateau United contingent.”
“I was appealing to them to calm down because the game was over. Suddenly, someone slapped me from behind. As I turned, another person punched me in the mouth. It all happened so fast—more than ten of them descended on me. They nearly killed me. One even strangled me.”
Brown revealed that the injuries have affected his ability to eat properly, and during the scuffle, one of the attackers bit him.
When asked if he had reported the matter, Brown confirmed: “The match commissioner included the incident in his official match report. But I need justice. These people must be brought to book. I want to face them one-on-one they must be held accountable for what they did to me.”
The FCT Football Association is yet to issue an official statement, but calls for investigation and disciplinary action are growing as the football community reacts to the troubling incident.
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Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Congratulates Oguntimehin On Election As Fct Swan Chairman
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Association (NVRA) has congratulated Tolu Oguntimehin on his election as Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter.
NVRA described his emergence as an opportunity to strengthen sports journalism and advance the welfare of members.
Oguntimehin emerged victorious at the FCT SWAN elective congress held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, defeating his challenger, Raphael Ekpang, by 88 votes to four.
In a congratulatory message, the Chairman of Nigeria Volleyball Reporters, Alhaji Ganiyu Oloyede described the election outcome as a testament to the confidence reposed in Oguntimehin by members of the association.
Oloyede expressed optimism that the new chairman would bring purposeful leadership, inclusiveness and renewed commitment to the development of sports journalism in the FCT.
He stressed that the responsibility of leading the association goes beyond occupying an office.
Oloyede noted that the new administration must prioritise members’ welfare, professional development, unity and the protection of their collective interests.
The NVR chairman also challenged the incoming leadership to create an enabling environment where sports journalists can thrive professionally, gain greater access to sporting events and contribute meaningfully to the growth of Nigerian sports.
He particularly welcomed Oguntimehin’s commitment to establishing a ₦200 million financial base for the association, describing the proposed initiative as an ambitious step towards building a financially stronger and more sustainable SWAN FCT.
Oloyede further emphasised the importance of collaboration among sports journalists, sports federations, government institutions and other stakeholders, maintaining that stronger partnerships would create more opportunities for members and improve the quality of sports reporting.
He urged the new executive to embrace transparency, accountability and open communication while ensuring that every member feels represented in the administration.
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters reaffirmed its readiness to work with the new SWAN FCT leadership in promoting sports journalism, strengthening professional relationships and projecting Nigerian sports positively.
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