The Sport Writers Association of Nigeria, Lagos Chapter resumes its annual SWAN week festivities on Friday September 27, 2018 with a visitation to the Randle General hospital Surulere at 10am. As part of the opening ceremony, the draws for the SWAN Football tournament will take place at the Sports Writers Association Secretariat at the National […]
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The 2015 5-A-Side Football Competition organized by the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Rivers State chapter for all media houses in the state got underway to a fantastic set of first round games on Wednesday.
Day One of the tournament tagged “Henry Kalio Cup” was characterized by goals, misses, gaffes and modest form of novelty as journalists enjoyed themselves in a fun-filled but competitive manner.
The ceremonial kick-off was taken by the Special Adviser to the Rivers State Governor on NDDC, Barrister Aribitonye Okiri. The combined team of Tide and Independent Monitor Newspapers started the goalfest with a 5-2 victory over Wave FM. Isaac Mbah scored a brace while goalkeeper Gabriel Nwanetanya also registered his name on the scoresheet.
In Group A’s other game, CoolWazobiaNigeriaInfo were annihilated by an effortless Garden City Radio side who steamrolled over their much vaunted opponents by 5 goals to nothing. Sports writers, Damiete Sanipe, Fisayo Dairo and Benjamin Sawadinho were among the goals as the Ufuoma Egbamuno-tutored CoolWazobiaInfo side wondered what they were to do with the ball for long spells in the game.
In Group B, substitute China Ikwerreman Acheru was in goal scoring form as Today FM hammered RSTV 3-0. Acheru, who received the loudest ovation when he came on in the 2nd half scored his team’s 3rd barely five minutes after entering the fray.
Meanwhile, a brace from Maxwell Barilee propelled Treasure FM to a 4-2 win over Rhythm FM. Okey Onwugbonu was also on target for the FRCN side who rattled the Gbenga James-led Seasiders for longer periods in the game.
Group Standings
Group A
1. Garden City Radio 3pts +5
2. Tide/Independent Monitor 3pts +2
3. Wave FM 0pt -3
4. CoolWazobiaInfo 0pt -5
Group B
1. Today FM 3pts +3
2. Treasure FM 3pts +2
3. Rhythm FM 0pt -2
4. RSTV/Radio Rivers 0pt -3
THURSDAY’s SCHEDULE
Group A
1:00pm – Wave FM vs Garden City Radio
1:50pm – The Tide/Independent Monitor vs CoolWazobiaInfo
Group B
2:40pm – RSTV/Radio Rivers vs Rhythm FM
3:30pm – Today FM vs Treasure FM
The draws for the 2015 Rivers state SWAN 5-A-Side football competition tagged “Henry Kalio Cup” were conducted yesterday (Monday) at the Ernest Ikoli Press Centre, Port Harcourt.
In the pick of the pairings, Wave FM were drawn in the same group A alongside local rivals Garden City Radio. Both organizations are merely 3 electric poles apart and it serves for a tantalising local derby when both teams meet on Matchday 2.
Other teams in Group A are the combined force of Tide/Independent Monitor Newspapers as well as the overhyped CoolWazobiaNigeriaInfo team.
In Group B, Rivers State Television (RSTV) will lock horns with the youthful Today FM as well as the boastful Treasure FM and Rhythm FM.
Competition starts on Wednesday at the Sharks Football Stadium, Port Harcourt.
In a related development, 1980 Nations Cup winner and former Commisiioner of Justice in Rivers State, Chief Adokiye Amiesimaka has opted to donate a gigantic trophy to the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Rivers State chapter in honour of the late Henry Kalio. Amiesimaka says it is his own way of immortalizing Kalio, who he describes as an “icon in Sports journalism”.
DRAWS AND FIXTURES
Group A
Wave FM
The Tide/Independent Monitor
Garden City Radio
CoolWazobiaInfo
Group B
R.S.T.V
Today FM
Rhythm FM
Treasure FM
FIXTURES
Wednesday 16th December;
A – Wave FM vs Tide/Independent Monitor
A – Garden City Radio vs CoolWazobiaInfo
B – R.S.T.V. vs Today FM
B – Rhythm FM vs Treasure FM
Thursday 17th December
A – Wave FM vs Garden City Radio
A – Tide/Monitor vs CoolWazobiaInfo
B – R.S.T.V vs Rhythm FM
B – Today FM vs Treasure FM
Friday 18th December
A – Wave FM vs CoolWazobiaInfo
A – Garden City Radio vs Tide/Monitor
B – R.S.T.Vvs Treasure FM
B – Today FM vs Rhythm FM
Saturday 19th December
Semi-finals
Match 13 – Winner A vs Runner-up B
Match 14 – Winner B vs Runner-up A
Losers’ Final
Loser Match 13 vs Loser Match 14
FINAL
Winner Match 13 vs Winner Match 14.
Veteran broadcaster and CEO of Sports Radio 88.9 Brilla FM, Larry Izamoje, President of AIPS Africa, Mitchel Obi and Managing Director of Complete Communications, Mumini Alao, have been penciled by the technical crew of the Lagos State Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) to lead the football team for the international friendly against the ex-international on July 24.
The friendly match which is expected to herald the 2015 edition of the SWAN cup sponsored by Winners Golden Bet will have the Lagos SWAN All Star Veterans Team battle the former Green/Super Eagles players by 3pm on July 24, 2015 at the Legacy pitch of the National stadium.
Some of the ex-internationals who have confirmed their participation for the match include: 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.
Lagos SWAN FULL SQUAD
Goalkeepers
Ben Alaiya (SportsDay), Pius Ayinor (The Punch)Kazeem Tijani (Complete Sports) Ladi Egbedire (STV/Rhythm) Murphy Ijemba (Brila FM)
Defenders
George Aluo (The Sun) Ade Ojeikere (The Nation) Tony Nezienya (NAN) Adekunle Salami (New Telegraph) Ejiro Omonode (MasterSport) Christain Opara (The Guardian) Dare Esan (Complete Sport)
Jide Alabi (Silverbird TV) Godwin Enahkena (LTV) Linus Odogu (NTA) Patrick Omoriodon (Vanguard)
Andrew Ekejuba (National Mirror) Ben Memuletiwon (National Mirror) Emma Jemegha (Soccer Star)
Wale Joseph (Tribune) Raymond Nwaduba (SportsDay) Babatunde Alao (Complete Sport)
Jerome Obuninta (SportsDay) Emmanuel Kalu (NTA)
Midfielders
Tony Ubani (Vanguard) Harry Iwuala (Youdees) Festus Abu (The Punch) Bimbo Adeola (Mega Sports)
Mike Miyaki (SuperSport) Quasim Elegbede (Complete Sport) Desmond Ekwueme (SportsDay)
Kunle Solaja (The Sun) Femi Obong Daniel (Cool/Nigeria info/Wazobia FM) Deji Balogun (LTV)
Duro Ikhazuegbe (ThisDay) Alfred Okoligwe (MasterSport) Eddy Archibong (Mitv)
George Gift (NTA) Samson Akindele
Strikers
Larry Izamoje (Brila FM) Mitchel Obi (MasterSport) Mumimi Alao (Complete Sports) Felix Awogu (SuperSport) Onoche Anibeze (Vanguard) Fred Edoreh (Sport Talk) Moses Praize (SuperSport)
Emma Njoku (The Sun) John Joshua Akanji (Soccer Star) Jekins Alumona (Strategic Outcomes) Henry Esabunefe (SportsDay) Jimmy Akinsola (Beat FM)
Technical Crew
Technical Adviser: Paul Ogazi (NTA) Coach: Emmanuel Tobi (New Telegraph) Team Manager: Ayo Bada (The News)
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
The Sports Committee of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Lagos Chapter, has announced Winners Golden Bet as the main sponsor of the 2015 edition of the Lagos SWAN Cup competition and has fixed July 24 as the kickoff of the event.
The SWAN Cup is designed to engage sports journalists on the sports desks of the various media organisation in Lagos with a view to promoting active participation in sports, healthy living and camaraderie among sports media practitioners.
Arising from its meeting on Wednesday, July 1, the committee said it has opened the collection of forms for all interested sports desks at a flat rate of N2000 obtainable at the secretariat of the association.
Chairman of the committee, Debo Oshundun, revealed that the opening ceremony of the week long event to be held at the Legacy Pitch, National Stadium, Lagos, will see a team of veteran sports writers and editors square up against ex internationals to herald what promises to be an action packed, fun-filled week which shall also feature free medical check ups and health talks for the benefit of members and their families.
Oshundun also informed that the week will also feature the annual “SWAN seminar on the future of our sports” which is being organized this year in partnership with the Nigerian Sports Awards, NSA. Tentatively scheduled for July 29, the seminar shall draw high profile personalities in the sports and media industries to address the two topics of “Funding sports in Nigeria” and “Maintaining integrity in sports reportage.”
The 2015 Lagos SWAN Cup also introduces a one day Tug of War competition by the side to provide more space inclusion and excitement for members and entertainment of sports fans.
While calling on well meaning Nigerians and corporate bodies to support and partner Lagos SWAN with the attendant benefits of huge media exposures, the chairman of the committee also enjoined all members and the sports desks of all media houses in Lagos to join in the fun for interaction and recreation pointing out that and interaction “all work and no play makes jack a dull boy.”
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