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Coach John Obuh Congratulates Chukwueze On Europa League Success
Former Flying Eagles coach, John Sam Obuh has congratulated Super Eagles attacker, Samuel Chukwueze on winning the 2021 UEFA Europa League.
Chukwueze and his Spanish club, Villarreal Wednesday emerged champions of the UEFA second tier league after defeating Manchester United 11-10 in a pulsating penalty shootouts.
The match which ended one-all in regulation and extra time was decided after Manchester United goalkeeper, David De Gae had his spot-kick saved by the Villarreal goalkeeper, Geronimo Rulli.
In his congratulatory message, Coach Obuh who has handled top Nigeria Professional Football League sides – Enyimba, Rangers, Akwa United, Kano Pillars, Kwara United – among others, described the victory as fitting.
“The victory is fitting because I have no doubt in Samuel Chukwueze’s capacity and ability to deliver. His move from Diamond Football Academy in Abia State direct to the senior team of Villarreal is a testament of his talent and he never fall short of it.
“I congratulate him for doing Nigerians proud. He was not in the final match but Nigerians rooted for him and supported him and his club to emerge victorious,” he said.
The former Golden Eaglets handler also congratulated other Nigerian players who won various leagues and cups in Europe.
“This year has been spectacular, no doubt, for Nigeria players in Europe.
“Kelechi Iheancho and Wilfred Ndidi won the English FA Cup with Leicester City.
“Asisat Oshoala won the Spanish female league with Barcelona Feminni as well as winning the coveted UEFA Women’s Champions League.
“Leon Balogun and Joe Aribo won the Scottish Premier League with Rangers, going all season undefeated for a second time after 1898 feat. And a host of other Nigerians not forgetting Paul Onuachu who won the Belgian cup,” he said.
The former Udoji United players however advised Chukwueze to remain humble in victory adding that at 22 years of age, he still have a long way to go in building his talent to stardom.
Sports
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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