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New Era For FCT SWAN, As Football Association Set To Empower Members

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4 years ago

June 28, 2021

Since the June 4th Election that produced Bunmi Haruna-Led FCT SWAN Exco, the fortunes is keeping coming the way of the association as the the Chairman FCT Football Association (FA), Adam Mohammed Mouktar revealed football association is ready to partner with chapter’s Sport Writers’ Association of Nigeria in reviving the SWAN Awards, refreshers course others.

Mouktar, made this promise at weekend when FCT SWAN chapter paid him a courtesy visit at the FA’s office Old Parade Ground, Area 10 Abuja.

fondily called “digital chairman” Mouktar while speaking promised to send some sports journalists abroad for refresher courses, revive the SWAN award amongst others.

According to him, we are extremely thrilled that such a gentleman like Bunmi Haruna has emerged and I am pretty much sure that the process was free, fair and transparent and that’s why I have not heard any rancour.

“So, Bunmi congratulations not only for your victory as chairman but having these set off very important personalities in sports in your ExCo,” Mouhktar said.

“We want to create a critical relationship with the FCT SWAN that will enhance sports development in the territory and beyond.

“I believe that the SWAN Awards is prestigious and we will be glad to partner with you to resuscitate it.

“I also want to use this opportunity to say I’ll like to partner with you to train journalists. It could be at home or on the continent. We are ready to help train journalists to better their trade.”

The FCT Hearts FC Proprietor, who is also celebrating his two years in the office, seized the opportunity to enumerate some of his laudable achievements since he took over the running of football in the territory.

“From day one, the expectations were high, many people were waiting to see what we will do. For the first time in FCT, we sponsored 50 coaches to coaching courses. We did seminars for referees and coaches in health. We did the U-15 Area Council tournament, organized the FCT League which was adjudged the best, even Lagos agreed it was the best, because it was live on TV,” he added.

“We brought Bayern Munich to Abuja with the Bundesliga trophy and they conducted a coaching course for coaches in the territory. We attracted a Federal Government project, the Buhari stadium which is under construction. For the first time we had the Area Council elections.”

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Cricket: Nigeria To Host ICC U19 Men’s World Cup Qualifier

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1 hour ago

March 17, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria Cricket Federation , NCF, says it is ready to host five other nations for the International Cricket Council ,ICC, Under 19 Men’s World Cup African Qualifier.

The tournament is billed for Lagos, with the matches to be held at the cricket ovals in Tafawa Balewa Square ,TBS, and the University of Lagos ,UniLag, from March 26 to April 6.

Uyi Akpata, President of the Federation, said in a statement on Sunday, that the tournament is about celebrating the growth of the game on the continent.

“Nigeria is thrilled to welcome these talented young cricketers and their supporters to Lagos.
“Our nation is known for its warm hospitality and fascinating cricketing potential, and we are committed to making this qualifier a memorable experience for all.

“This tournament is not just about competition; it’s about celebrating the growth of cricket in Africa and inspiring the next generation of players”, Akpata noted.

However, Kenya, Uganda, Namibia, Tanzania and Sierra Leone will join Nigeria to jostle for the continent’s sole ticket to the 2026 ICC Under 19 Men’s World Cup.

Meanwhile, Nigeria will be hoping to secure the ticket, having achieved same feat in 2019 and competing at the World Cup in South Africa 2020

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