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)…
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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…
AFCON 2026/27: CAF officials to arrive Kano Monday for inspection
Officials of Confederation of Africa Football are expected to arrive the ancient city of Kano Monday to inspect Sani Abacha Stadium and other facilities ahead of 2026/2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The…
Neymar leaves PSG to become latest star to join Saudi football league
Brazil’s Neymar is transferring from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to Al-Hilal, the player and Saudi club announced on Tuesday. “I am here in Saudi Arabia. I am in Hilal,” Neymar announced in a…
Senegal’s Mane joins Saudi side Al-Nassr from Bayern
Bayern Munich’s Senegal forward, Sadio Mane has joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr after one season with the Bundesliga champions, both clubs said on Tuesday. Financial details were not disclosed but media…
Governor Abba unveils Abdullahi Maikaba as new Technical Adviser for Kano Pillars
Kano state Governor, Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf, announced the appointment of Abdullahi Maikaba as the new Technical Adviser for Kano Pillars during an unveiling ceremony held today at the State Government House….
Sam Decent FC clinches victory in 2023 Imo Football League
In an exhilarating showdown at the Dan Anyiam Stadium Owerri on Sunday, Sam Decent FC secured a remarkable 2-0 victory over Emmanuel FC of Orlu to claim the championship title in the…
Michael Emenalo Appointed Director of Saudi Pro League
The Saudi Pro League has appointed former Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo as its first director of football. The 57-year-old Nigerian will be responsible for overseeing all football matters in the league,…
Triennial Congress: Newly sworn-in President thanks delegates, vows to lead inclusive, progressive SWAN
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The newly sworn-in President of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, has expressed gratitude to the delegates, immediate past leadership and others who contributed…