SWAN Cup: 13 Media Houses Threaten Defending Champion NTA

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4 years ago

December 5, 2021

Trophies, prize money and prestige will be at stake as teams go for broke in the 2021 FCT SWAN Week football event, starting on Monday December 6th at the Turf Arena, Abuja.

Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) would be the most worried because, there position as champions of the football event is been threatened by thirteen (13) other teams.

NTA won the last edition in 2019 as Covid-19 prevented others from challenging them in 2020.

Wazobia FM are the first hurdle NTA must cross in the title defence at Turf Arena, Central Area, with the match billed as the opening match by 10am.

The twelve other teams aspiring to take away the crown will see title hopefuls ITV trade tackle with Nigeria Info in the second match, while Vision FM will play Love FM in the third fixture.

TSTV have Liberty TV to contest with, while one of TVC and Arise TV will eliminate each other.

Trust TV will dare AIT while Brila FM will fancy it’s chances against Correspondent Chapel.

All seven winners and one lucky best loser will progress to the quarterfinals where they’ll be paired in another knockout phase slated for Tuesday.

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FAME Foundation to the World: Para Athletes Need Empowerment, Not Sympathy

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3 hours ago

October 8, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi
The founder of FAME Foundation (Female Advocacy, Mentoring, and Empowerment), Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi, has called on the global community to support, not pity, para athletes.

Speaking at the recently concluded Play the Game 2025 Conference held in Tampere, Finland, Atoyebi emphasized that athletes with physical challenges require empowerment, policy support, and inclusion not sympathy.

Aderonke, a fearless journalist and lifelong advocate for women and girls in sports, has consistently championed the rights of marginalized groups through her foundation.

Known for her bold and passionate advocacy, she reiterated that para athletes deserve the same opportunities and resources as their able-bodied counterparts.

The international conference, held from October 5th to 8th, brought together journalists, policymakers, and global stakeholders to discuss pressing issues under the theme: “Breaking Barriers in Sports: Integration of Marginalized Groups and Persons with Disabilities.”

Delivering a powerful and interactive lecture, Atoyebi stated: “I want to conclude by saying that para athletes around the globe need our support, policy reviews, and implementation—not our pity. They don’t need sympathy; what they truly need is empowerment.”

Her impactful contribution at the event further amplified Africa’s voice in the global call for inclusion, equality, and policy-driven change in the world of sports.

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