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SWAN @60: GOV. DIRI LAUDS SWAN'S COMMITMENT TOWARDS SPORTS DEVELOPMENT  Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri says he is proud with the efforts and contributions of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, towards sports development in the state and country at large. Governor Diri made the comment during the weekly Prosperity Walk on Thursday, at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex in Yenagoa, Xtrymesports.blogspot.com reports. Fondly called the Games Master General by sports stakeholders, the state helsman notes that sports writers have over the years played their part in promoting sporting activities organized by both government, corporate bodies and individuals, and by extension, promoted athletes, coaches and administrators. He emphasized that youths were the major benefactors from sports, hence his commitment to sports development, as a way of empowering youths, which is part of his administration's ASSURED agenda. On the 60th anniversary of the...

SENATOR ANIEKAN BASSEY ENDORSES 10TH SENATE PRESIDENT'S U-18 UNITY CUP The Senator representing Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District at the Red Chambers of the National Assembly, Senator Aniekan Bassey, says he is throwing his weight behind the 10th Senate President's U-18 Unity Cup. At a meeting with the National Coordinator, Hon. John Ekpenyong in Abuja on Thursday, the Senator expressed his appreciation to the Senate President, Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON, and commended the organizers, Grassroots Sports Federation (GRASOF), for their efforts in developing the youth through sports. The Senator also praised the LOC Chairman, Sen. Musa Mustafa, and the Senate Sports Committee Chairman, Sen. Abdul Ningi, for their commitment towards ensuring the forthcoming tournament is successful. He emphasized the importance of fairness to all participating states and encouraged the organizers to ensure a level playing field for all the teams. "This tourn...

SENATE PRESIDENT'S U-18 UNITY CUP: QATAR FOOTBALL ACADEMY BOSS LAUDS ORGANISERS; COMPETITION  The Chief Executive Officer, Qatar Football Academy, Borno State, Alhaji Waziri Isa, has shared his two cents on the much anticipated Senate President's U-18 Unity Cup, a tournament that has become a premier platform for young football talents in Nigeria. In an exclusive interview in Abuja on Tuesday, the CEO commended the Senate President and the organizers of the tournament for their efforts in promoting youth football in Nigeria.  He stressed such tourney will avail young talents to express themselves and build on their abilities and confidence in taking football as a career. "The tournament has provided a platform for young talents to showcase their skills and get exposed to top-notch football," he said. Alhaji Waziri Isa expressed confidence in his team's chances in the 2nd edition of the tournament, saying, "We're confident about our chances in ...

GOVERNOR DOUYE DIRI TO BE HONOURED AT SWAN @ 60th ANNIVERSARY Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, will this weekend join other distinguished Nigerians to be honoured at the 60th anniversary celebration of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, scheduled to hold in Abuja. The honour, according to the national leadership of the association, is in recognition of the governor’s unwavering commitment, passion, and sustained investment in the growth and development of sports — not only in Bayelsa State but across the country. Since assuming office as governor, Senator Diri has demonstrated clear vision and consistency in repositioning the sports sector as one of the key drivers of youth empowerment and social development in the state. Under his leadership, Bayelsa has witnessed a major transformation in the sporting landscape. The state has continued to record remarkable achievements at both national and international competitions — with Bayelsa athletes winning...

10 DAYS TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT'S CUP 2025 LET THE COUNT DOWN BEGIN!!!!!! The Senate President's U-18 Unity Cup was conceptualized in order to bring together young football talents from across the country, so as to provide a platform for teenagers to test their might, and nurse their ambitions of having a possible career in football. The competition has become one of the most exciting, thrilling, and interesting youth football competitions across the country. The 2024 edition had the following teams as  participants: Young Stars - Akwa Ibom State, Ogboinbiri - Bayelsa state, Tarka Youths - Benue state, Qatar Football Academy - Borno state, Greatness SC - Ebonyi state, Adoration FC - Enugu State, Agbana Wonderful - Ekiti state, KIFA - FCT, Tanko Baba - Nasarawa state, Kebbi Selected - Kebbi state, Sabon Fegi - Yobe state, and, Great Olympics - Lagos state.  Greatness SC of Ebonyi state won the competition last ...

10 DAYS TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT'S CUP 2025 LET THE COUNT DOWN BEGIN!!!!!! The Senate President's U-18 Unity Cup was conceptualized in order to bring together young football talents from across the country, so as to provide a platform for teenagers to test their might, and nurse their ambitions of having a possible career in football. The competition has become one of the most exciting, thrilling, and interesting youth football competitions across the country. The 2024 edition had the following teams as  participants: Young Stars - Akwa Ibom State, Ogboinbiri - Bayelsa state, Tarka Youths - Benue state, Qatar Football Academy - Borno state, Greatness SC - Ebonyi state, Adoration FC - Enugu State, Agbana Wonderful - Ekiti state, KIFA - FCT, Tanko Baba - Nasarawa state, Kebbi Selected - Kebbi state, Sabon Fegi - Yobe state, and, Great Olympics - Lagos state.  Greatness SC of Ebonyi state won the competition last year held at the Old Par...

SWAN @ 60: BAYELSA SWAN HOLDS THANKSGIVING SERVICE Sports Writers practicing in Bayelsa State have been commended for their tireless efforts in informing the public about various sporting activities within the state and across the country. The commendation was given by Pastor Ambrose Ejovren of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Breakthrough Parish, Yenagoa, during a Special Prayer and Thanksgiving Service led by the Chairman, Timinepre Ohia, exco and other members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Bayelsa State Chapter. Pastor Ejovren also lauded the Governor Douye Diri-led administration for its continuous support and massive investments in the sports sector, which have contributed to the state’s impressive record in several national and international competitions in recent years. He expressed appreciation to the Bayelsa SWAN family for dedicating time to thank God, describing it as the right and noble thing to do. The cleric urged member...

UNIVERSITY OF AFRICA, TORU-ORUA MAKES HISTORIC DEBUT AT NUGA ZONE L PRELIMINARIES  The University of Africa, Toru-Orua (UAT), has  marked its maiden appearance as an observer at the Nigerian University Games, (NUGA) Zone L Preliminaries held in Port Harcourt, where it is showcasing the institution's commitment to sporting excellence. XtrymeSports.blogspot.com reports that ten universities from Zone L converged at the event hosted at the University of Port Harcourt, and the Rivers State University campuses.  Participating institutions included University of Portharcourt, Rivers State, Rivers State University, Rivers State, Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State, Niger Delta University, Amassoma, Bayelsa State, Maritime University Okerenkoko, Delta State, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Imo State University Owerri, Imo State, Federal University of Owerri, Imo State, and Bayelsa Medical University Yenagoa. ...

SAMSON SIASIA ENDORSES 10TH SENATE PRESIDENT'S U-18 UNITY FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT Former Nigerian international footballer, Samson Siasia, says he is throwing his weight behind the 10th Senate President's U-18 Unity Football Tournament. This is as he praised the organizers, Grassroot Sports Federation, and the Senate leadership for their commitment towards youth development. Xtrymesports.blogspot.com reports that the former Super Eagles handler Siasia endorsed the tournament, describing it as a beacon of hope for Nigerian youths, who intend to build and have a career. He notes that under age tournaments remain the best way to spot and nurture young talents that will take over the existing players in the nearest future, urging the organisers to endeavor to identify outstanding players for possible trials. The 10th Senate President's U-18 Unity Football Tournament is set to feature talented young footballers from across the country,...

10TH SENATE PRESIDENT U-18 UNITY CUP: SENATOR AHMED NINGI ENDORSES TOURNEY In his bid to create more awareness on the forthcoming 10th Senate President Unity Cup, 2025, Tournament Coordinator, Hon. John Bassey Ekpenyong, on Thursday presented a customized tracksuit to Senator Ahmed Ningi, Chairman Senate Committee on Sports, in Abuja, XtrymeSports.blogsoot.com reports. The Tournament Coordinator was accompanied by other committee members to the official presentation, among whom are the Chairman, Sponsorship, Marketing and Mobilization, Hon. Alhaji Ali Gombe, and Abuja Coordinator and Chairman Accommodations, Coach Sunny Apes. Presenting the item alongside other materials to Senator Ningi, Hon. Ekpenyong said the organizers are leaving now stone unturned in ensuring a better and bigger competition than the previous edition held last year, hence the need to integrate all relevant stakeholders. Hon. John Ekpenyong, Tournament Coordinator, went on to appoint him as ...

ZONE L NUGA GAMES KICKS OFF IN PORTHARCOURT Preliminaries of the Nigeria University Games Association (NUGA) for Zone L is set to commence on October 14th in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Although, initially scheduled for September 23rd-28th, the event was postponed due to unforeseen circumstances, Xtrymesports.blogspot.com reports. No fewer than ten universities will participate in the games, which will feature various sports, including football, basketball, volleyball, handball, track and field events, swimming, and so on. The participating tertiary institutions include: 1. University of Port Harcourt 2. Rivers State University 3. Federal University Otueke 4. Niger Delta University Ammasoma 5. University of Africa Toru-Orua (participating as observers) 6. Maritime University, Okerenkoko 7. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Port Harcourt 8. Imo State University Owerri 9. Federal University of Owerri 10. Bayelsa Medical University Yenagoa ...

Senate President Cup:Organisers Honour LOC Chairman with Prestigious Award The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) chairman of the Senate Presidents U-18 Unity Football Tournament, Senator Musa Mustafa, has been recognized for his numerous contributions towards grassroots sports development, as well as identifying and nurturing young athletes across the country. He was honoured as the Grassroot Sports Ambassador Award at a ceremony held at the Custodian Hotel, Abuja, over the weekend, Xtrymesports.blogspot.com reports The award was presented by Hon. John Ekpenyong, Tournament Coordinator, and accompanied by Hon. Ali Muhammed Gombe, Chairman of the Sponsorship, Partnership and Mobilisation Sub‑Committee. “We are honoring an individual who has shown remarkable commitment to promoting sports at the grassroots level. This award is a testament to his hard work and passion for developing young athletes,” said Senator Musa Mustafa, praising the awarde...