The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Wednesday in Bouake qualified for the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), after defeating South Africa in a pulsating semi-final clash. The News…
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AFCON: Shettima departs for Côte d’Ivoire to support Super Eagles
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday, departed Abuja for Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire to lend President Bola Tinubu’s unwavering support to the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The spokesperson of the vice-president, Mr Stanley Nkwocha…
AFCON: Nigeria Mission in S/Africa advises compatriots against unguarded utterances
The Nigeria High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa, has called on Nigerians in the host country, to avoid unguarded utterances, ahead of Wednesday’s AFCON Semi-final match between the Super Eagles and Bafana…
Novelty Match Between Kano Pillars FC and Tudun Wada Fc
By Muzammil Dalha Yola, SWAN KANO The friendly match between Kano Pillars and Tudun Wada FC will take place on 8th February, thursday at the Sani Abacha Stadium Kofar mata by 4:00pm,…
Dauda Musa Emerges Champion in Kano Captain’s Inaugural Golf Tournament 2024
By Muzammil Dalha Yola, SWAN Kano The 2024 Kano Captain’s Inaugural Golf Tournament held in Kano from 4th to 5th february 2024, was a resounding success, with Dauda Musa Adam emerging as…
YOSPIS Team Triumphs Over Groom Team with a Score of 14-8
By Hannatu Sulaiman Abba The Youth Society for the Prevention of Infectious Diseases and Social Vices (YOSPIS) celebrated the upcoming wedding of their esteemed Leadership Fellow, Khalipha Muhammad, with a friendly match…
We’ll play Nigeria with respect — Cameroon Coach
The Coach of the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon, Rigobert Song, said that his team will be play the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Saturday with respect. Song said this on Friday in…
AFCON 2023, SWAN Ex-Officio In Charge of Northwest, Malikawa Departs to Cote D’Ivoire
By Muzammil Dalha Yola, KANO SWAN Former SWAN North West Vice President, Lurwanu Idris Malikawa departs to Cote D’Ivoire to witness the thrilling action of the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON)…
SWAN Kano Chapter Celebrates Comr. Abdulgafar Oladimeji’s Achievement in Sports Law
By Muzammil Dalha Yola, KANO SWAN The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Kano State Chapter joins in celebrating the remarkable achievement of Comrade Abdulgafar Oladimeji, a veteran sports journalist and former…
NPFL MD 19 Preview: Kano Pillars Vs Heartland FC
By Muzammil Dalha Yola, KANO SWAN The upcoming NPFL Match Day 19 clash between Kano Pillars and Heartland FC, Today, Sunday 21st January, 2024 is poised to be an intense battle at…
Doma United in NPFL: Celebrating Year of Resilience, Success
By Muzammil Dalha Yola Doma United Football Club has reached a significant milestone in their journey in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), marking their one-year anniversary since joining the esteemed league….
Arewa, Kudu, Gurumada Traditional Boxers Clash in King of Dambe Competition
By Muzammil Muhammad, Kurna Asabe Traditional boxers from Arewa, Kudu and Gurumada participated in king of Dambe competition held at Dr. Mamman Shata open air theatre, Katsina State, under the chairman of…
Kano Pyramid Handball Team Clinches Victory in 2024 Malikawa Cup
By Muzammil Dalha Yola The Kano Pyramid Handball team has emerged as the champions of the inaugural 2024 National SWAN Ex-Officio Malikawa Garu Handball Tournament. The exhilarating competition concluded with Kano Pyramid…
Kano SWAN lauds Yusuf’s appointment as Falconets Media Officer
The Kano Chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has lauded the appointment of its member, Salma Yusuf, as Media Officer to the U-20 women’s national team (Falconets). The appointment was…
Labour Minister Tees Off At Governors Golf Tournament In Jos
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Minister of Labour and Employment and Senator-elect for Plateau South Senatorial District Simon Bako Lalong said the tourism potentials of Plateau State will continue to flourish particularly through…
Kano Para Athletes Risk Missing Games Due to Lack of Funding
The participation of Kano State para athletes in the upcoming 2nd National Para Games hangs in the balance due to a lack of funding from the state government. The games, scheduled for…
18-year-old Abdullahi nets 5 goals as Kano Pillars thrash Gombe United 5-2
Kano Pillars’ winger, Yusuf Abdullahi, on Sunday scored five goals to help his team secure maximum points away to Gombe United in a Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) match. The Match Day…
AFCON 2023: CAF to launch online ticket sales Nov. 11
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) said it will launch online tickets sales for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 on Nov. 11. A statement on the CAF…
Kano Pillars Management sympathizes with fans over club’s defeat in Lagos
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Management of Kano Pillars Football Club has sympathized with supporters of the club for the team’s defeat by Sporting Lagos FC on Monday. The Chairman of the Club,…
Kano Pillars Sign Partnership With Rambo Insecticide Company
By Abdullahi Yusuf Kano Pillars,a Nigerian Professional Football League side,has signed a partnership with the Rambo Insecticide Company for the provision of jersey and other training kits to the Club. The Chairman…
Katsina Government Dissolves Management Of Katsina United FC
By Abdullahi Yusuf Katsina State Government has dissolved the management of Katsina United Football Club with immediate effect. This is contained in a statement signed by the State Sports Commissioner, Yusuf Rabiu…
NPFL: Kano Pillars secures slim win over Katsina United
Kano Pillars Football Club on Saturday, defeated visiting Katsina United 1-0 in the match day two of the Nigeria Premier League (NPL). Pillars shrugged off their last week away loss to Sunshine…
Players, supporters attack referee over poor officiating in Ebonyi gov’s cup
Players and supporters from the Ishielu Local Government Area team vented their frustration towards referee Sebastian Onwe due to what they perceived as poor officiating during final of the Ebonyi State governor’s…
FIFA suspends Spanish football chief over Hermoso kiss
FIFA on Saturday suspended Spanish federation chief, Luis Rubiales from all football related activities for three months over allegations of an unwanted kiss on the lips of player Jenni Hermoso after Spain’s…
Novelty Match: Kano police team beats NUJ 2-0
By Abdullahi Yusuf Kano State Police Command team, the CP Boys, on Wednesday defeated the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) team 2-0 in a keenly contested peace novelty match. The novelty football…