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Before Indiana: D’Tigress, Momentum, and a Test Against the Fever

African Sports, Nigerian SportsMay 2, 2026214Views0Likes0Comments
Nigeria’s five-time African champions close their U.S. tour against the Indiana Fever, blending veteran leadership, emerging talent, and a growing global presence as they build toward the ’26 FIBAWorld Cup in Germany. By Chuka A. Erike INDIANAPOLIS — The crowd will certainly be out this weekend. Close to 20,000 expected inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse. A sold-out…

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More Than the Score: What D’Tigress vs Sparks Meant Beyond Basketball

African Sports, Nigerian SportsApril 26, 2026132Views0Likes0Comments
By Chuka A. Erike SAN DIEGO — The scoreboard said 89–63. But that number alone doesn’t tell the story. Inside  vibrant San Diego’s Viejas Arena, Nigeria’s D’Tigress stepped onto a stage that represented more than basketball — it reflected identity, diaspora, and the continued rise of Nigerian influence in the global game. Yes, the Los…

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Sporting Lagos NPFL Promotion: SWAN Hails Godwin Enakhena’s ‘Proven Leadership Records’

Nigerian Sports, NNL, NPFL, Press ReleaseApril 25, 2026186Views0Likes0Comments
The National Leadership of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has congratulated veteran journalist and sports administrator Godwin Enakhena following the promotion of Sporting Lagos FC to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The Lagos-based club secured promotion from the Nigeria National League (NNL) after a competitive campaign that confirmed their return to Nigeria’s top…

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SWAN Congratulates Oluchi Tobe-Chukwu On Appointment As NSC DG’s Media Aide

Nigeria Football, Nigerian Sports, Press ReleaseApril 24, 2026157Views0Likes0Comments
The National Leadership of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has congratulated Mrs Oluchi Tobe-Chukwu on her new appointment as Media Aide, Strategic Communication, to the Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade. While congratulating her in a letter dated Friday April 24, 2026, the SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, through the…

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Nigerian Sports Media in Mourning as SWAN Pays Tribute to Niyi Oyeleke, Temisan Okomi

Press ReleaseApril 21, 2026164Views0Likes0Comments
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of two respected figures in Nigerian sports journalism, Oyeniyi Oyeleke and Temisan Okomi, describing their passing as a monumental loss to the media industry and the nation’s sporting community. In a statement issued by the Association's Secretary-General Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, SWAN…

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Easter: SWAN Celebrates With Christians, Harps On Compassion, Commitment

Press ReleaseApril 5, 2026146Views0Likes0Comments
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has felicitated with Christians as they remember the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, globally. SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, in a statement through the Association's Secretary-General on Sunday noted that the significance of Jesus Christ resurrection is an expression of a practical sacrifice, love and heart-felt compassion.…

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SWAN Commiserates With NFRA Over Death Of President Sani Zubairu

Press ReleaseMarch 24, 2026173Views0Likes0Comments
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has commiserated with the Nigeria Football Referees Association (NFRA) over the demise of its President, Mallam Sani Zubairu, on Tuesday. In a letter of condolence addressed to the leadership of NFRA, SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, through the Association's Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo described Mallam Zubairu as a…

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