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NNL Chairman Arrives in Aba for Abia State Governor’s NALCOMA Pre-Season Tournament Final
The Chairman of the Nigerian National League (NNL), George Aluo, arrived in Aba, Abia State, on Tuesday to attend the finals of the ongoing Abia State Governor’s NALCOMA Pre-Season Tournament.
Aluo was warmly received by Chief Boniface Alozie Uche, Chairman of Abia Comets FC and NNL Board member representing NALCOMA. Aluo praised the tournament as an excellent opportunity for teams to prepare for the upcoming season, which kicks off on November 30.
He also expressed his gratitude to the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, for his support of the tournament and urged the participating teams to take full advantage of the platform to assess and refine their squads ahead of the new season.
In a similar vein, Chief Boniface Alozie Uche emphasized that the level of competition in the four-day tournament provides teams with a valuable chance to evaluate their players and identify areas for improvement.
On the field, the second day of the tournament saw NNL side Solution FC of Awka suffer a 1-0 defeat to Diamond Football Academy, while Edel FC of Awka triumphed 2-0 over Uchecaria.
The tournament continues on Wednesday, with Uchecaria set to face Abia Comets at 9 AM, followed by a match between Kun Khalifa and Diamond Academy.
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LEADERSHIP Newspaper’s Salifu Usman Receives SWAN Fellowship In Recognition Of Sports Development Efforts
Salifu Abubakar Usman, Group Sports Editor of LEADERSHIP Newspaper, has been honoured with the Fellow of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) award, in recognition of his exceptional support for the association, professional journalism, and his significant contributions to sports development in Nigeria.
The esteemed accolade was presented during SWAN’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration, held in Abuja, marking 60 years of excellence in sports journalism across the nation.
Upon receiving the award, Salifu expressed profound gratitude, describing the honour as a source of inspiration and renewed motivation to further his lifelong dedication to sports reporting, promotion, and growth.
“This award gives me hope and motivation to do more. It’s a source of inspiration for me and my family, and I believe it will encourage me further in sports reporting and sports development in Nigeria,” he stated.
Salifu highlighted that this recognition serves as a morale boost following decades of hard work and impactful contributions within Nigeria’s sports community and beyond.
The SWAN Diamond Jubilee Celebration attracted prominent figures from sports administration, the media, and government sectors to celebrate individuals and organisations whose efforts have significantly advanced sports development and journalism in Nigeria.
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