Sports
Nkom Re-Elected as Nigerian Hockey Federation President, Calls Win a Collective Victory
By Joel Ajayi
Engr. Simon Nkom has been re-elected as the President of the Nigerian Hockey Federation (NHF), securing another four-year term to lead the sport’s governing body in Nigeria.
The election, which took place on Saturday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium (Package B) in Abuja, was conducted in an atmosphere of peace, transparency, and inclusiveness.
Engr. Nkom emerged victorious with 10 votes, while Tunde Popoola was elected Vice President with 8 votes.
In his post-election remarks, Engr. Nkom expressed deep gratitude to all stakeholders, describing his re-election as a collective victory for the entire hockey family in Nigeria.
“This success is not my personal victory; it’s a victory for all hockey stakeholders. When hockey wins, everyone in the sport wins. I feel excited, but even more challenged to continue working harder for the progress of hockey and Nigerian sports in general,” he stated.
Reflecting on recent achievements, Nkom praised the national teams for their performances, highlighting the men’s bronze medal finish at the African Hockey Nations Cup—Nigeria’s best-ever result at the continental level.
“It’s the first time our men’s team has won bronze at the African Cup of Nations, which is a huge milestone. But we’re not satisfied yet. We have the talent, and with more exposure and support, I believe we can reach the finals and even win gold next time,” he said.
He also expressed optimism about the women’s team, noting that although they narrowly missed the podium this year, they remain one of the strongest sides in Africa.
Engr. Nkom reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to grassroots development, emphasizing the importance of catching young talents early and providing better training infrastructure, including artificial pitches.
“We have many young players coming through our grassroots programs. Most of our current national team members started playing before the age of 18. We’ll keep nurturing these talents so that we always have a strong pipeline of players,” he explained.
He further appealed for greater support and media attention for hockey and other less-publicized sports, stressing that all sports deserve equal recognition.
“Sports is sports—whether it’s hockey, basketball, or football. They’re all played by our youth, our children. They deserve equal treatment and encouragement,” he concluded.
With his re-election, Engr. Nkom is set to continue steering Nigerian hockey towards greater achievements, with a focus on development, inclusivity, and international competitiveness.
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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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