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UNIBADAN Ex-Footballers World Reunion Holds on Saturday 16th December
All is now set for the 9th edition of the University of Ibadan Ex-Footballers Association Reunion, which holds on Saturday, 16th December, 2023.
The Nigeria’s Premier University will be agog at the weekend as the Ex-Footballers of the citadel of learning hold their annual reunion.
The World Reunion will start on Friday with a courtesy visit to the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Professor Kayode Adebowale, FAS.
The Vice-Chancellor will receive the Executive and Board of Trustees (BOT) members of the association in his office at noon. The team, to be led by the BOT Chairman, Mogaji Prof. Segun Adekunle will thereafter present a customized replica jersey of the university football team to the VC and an award in recognition of his innovative leadership and management.
Saturday, 17th December will be the climax of the reunion with a gala football tournament at the University of Ibadan stadium, while a dinner party will be held at the Alumni Hall of the University later that day.
According to the President of the Association, Edwin Evbie, several prominent ex-football players who have passed through the university, including ex internationals Mutiu Adepoju, Edith Agoye, Christian Obi, Dimeji Lawal, Folorunsho Okenla, Dr. Abiodun Salami, Dr. Robinson Okosun of NFF, Iyiola Ogundele, Mogaji Barr. Rotimi Ali, and Mogaji Prof. Segun Adekunle, amongst others, are expected to grace the event. He further disclosed that a novelty match will also be played between the Ex-Footballers and the university’s female team.
Awards will also be presented to some deserving members of the Association.
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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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