SWAN Cup Registration Extended As Press Conference And Draws Now holds On Thursday 16th July 2015
Following pleas from interested members of the Lagos state chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria and after due consultations with the Lagos SWAN Exco the sports committee chaired by Debo Oshundun has decided to extend registration by two days to allow more interested member organizations register for the Football event of the “Lagos SWAN Week” this also implies that the to the Press Conference and draws for the 2015 edition of the SWAN cup sponsored by Winners Golden Bet earlier scheduled for Tuesday, 14th of July, 2015 will now hold on Thursday the 16th of July 2015.
In a statement issued over the weekend, Oshundun said that although the numbers of teams already registered as compared to last year’s edition can be described as impressive, the committee while apologizing to all who had already made plans to attend the Press Conference and draws on Tuesday however believes that the two day extension will allow more members to procure and submit their forms so as to be a part of the 2015 edition.
The Chairman of the committee stated that the committee has promised to be fair to all before and during the competition saying that “the SWAN cup is not tailored after any football competition in the world, but an avenue for our members to relax, exercise and create a sense of camaraderie, hence the need to allow every interested members to participate” The sports committee also announced that the 1 week event will feature a novelty match between ex-internationals and veterans of the association on the 24th and an all-encompassing Seminar to be delivered by experienced technocrats, also coming up on during the seminar will be a health talk on healthy living plus a Medical Outreach were members and guest will have their Vitals checked and Over the counter drugs handed out.
The football competition amongst member organizations will be highlight of the Lagos SWAN Week but this year’s Edition will Witness the introduction of Tug of War in collaboration with Nigeria Tug of War federation.
According to the Secretary of the Sports committee, Sola Rogers, with the successes recorded in 2014, over 10 media member organizations have registered for the competition with last year’s finalist City FM the early birds followed by Current Champions Sportsday, also competing in this year’s edition are Cool FM, Sportsvision, Top Radio, Supersports, Television Continental, Skysports and Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria.
Last year’s quarter finalist Silverbird Television/Rhythm FM captained by Ladi Egbedire while procuring their 2015 form boasted that they have put last year’s disappointment behind them with their resolve to aim for the ultimate glory by carting home the gold medal.
This year’s Opening ceremony promises to be exciting as former football stars of yesteryears such as Victor Ikpeba, Jonathan Akpoborie, Tajudeen Disu, Etim Esin, Aziengbe Iyoriobhe, Yisa Shofoluwe, Ipaye Wasiu, Raymond King, Simeon Bremner Alada, Micheal Dominic, Friday Ekpo, Tajudeen Ajide, Raymond King, Austin Popo, Clement Temele, Segun Oguns, Nicholas Ukadike and Peter Nieketen are all expected to file out on the 24th of July 2015 against the Lagos SWAN All Star Veterans Team at the Legacy pitch of the National stadium.
This “friendly match” which is scheduled to kick off proceedings for the “Lagos SWAN Week” will start at 3pm followed by a reception for all guest at the Lagos SWAN Secretariat immediately after.
The Committee also encourages All members to please help make the hashtag #LagosSWANCup a trending topic on social media throughout this period.
Sola Rogers
Secretary Lagos SWAN Sports Committee
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