A novelty football match has been arranged, in honour of the President, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Isaiah Kemje Benjamin and the Kaduna State Commissioner of Sports Development, Professor Ben Gugong.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Secretary Kaduna SWAN, Okpani Jacob Onjewu Dickson, made available on Wednesday November 29, 2023.
“We are pleased to inform our members, staff of Kaduna State Ministry of Sports Development, football lovers and the general public that plans have been concluded to play a novelty match in honour of SWAN President and the Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Sports Development, Kaduna State.
“This is in view of our excitement that one of us, Isaiah Benjamin emerged SWAN President recently in Omoku, Port Harcourt, just as a sports lover, Professor Ben Gugong was appointed and confirmed as commissioner of sports,” the statement said.
It informed that the Chairman of Kaduna SWAN, Shehu Abdullahi who mulled the idea, said that December 6, 2023 has been slated for the anticipated match, billed for 3pm at the prestigious Ahmadu Bello Stadium (ABS).
“You are all invited to come and witness the match, which promises to be exciting,” it added.
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