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Okpebholo’s Plan For Sporting Activities In Edo – Sports Commission Chairman, Enabulele

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9 months ago

January 20, 2025

By Joseph Ebi Kanjo

The Executive Chairman, Edo State Sports Commission, Amadin Desmond Enabulele, on Monday disclosed that the Sen. Monday Okpebholo-led administration in the state prioritized sporting activities.

He added that the governor plan is to build a camp for the state-owned football clubs-Bendel Insurance and Edo Queens – where they will have everything at their reach.

He further disclosed that the current administration in the state has deemed it fit to give every sporting activity the necessary attention, and not football alone.

He made this known in Benin when he had a brief chat with sports journalists.

Enabulele, while describing how the current administration prioritizes sporting activities, disclosed that the government plan is not just to upgrade facilities used by the state-owned clubs particularly Edo Queens, but to provide a place where they have everything at their reach.

“When we talk about Edo Queens, we all know that they are doing well. They gave us a 5-star delivery. They beat their counterpart – Abia Angeles 5 goals to nil. All these are indications that this commission under my watch is ready to deliver.

“We are not just going to upgrade their facilities. Some of the plans of the state government is to build a camp where we have hostels, the pitch and every other facility you may think of in a football camp,” he noted.

Further speaking on the state-owned female football club, the Commission Chairman said his expectation from Edo Queens is to win the CAF Women’s Champions League next season.

On Bendel Insurance, the Sports Commission Chairman said though he met the club in a bad shape, today they have improved dramatically.

“When we came on board, we discovered that the team was empty. They were just running on their own; purely the technical department. Bendel Insurance was sitting at the 20th position, just below the table – the red zone, but today, by God’s grace, they are in 15th position,” he added.

Enabulele, while noting that the commission under his watch is ready for the task ahead, emphasized that aside football, other sporting activities would be given the necessary attention in the state.

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SWAN Kicks Off 60th Anniversary/Awards With Religious Services

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2 days ago

October 23, 2025

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The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) is set to hold its 60th anniversary with Jumat Prayer and Thanksgiving on Friday October 24, 2025.

A statement by the Media and Publicity Committee of the anniversary said the special prayer and thanksgiving will be held in all the state chapters and FCT at the venues which would be determined by the leadership of the various chapters.

According to the statement, the SWAN Diamond Jubilee and Award Ceremony will also feature the full council which is a meeting of the National Executive Council, zonal vice presidents and secretaries and state chairmen and secretaries.

The committee, while inviting “government functionaries, lovers of sports, members of the association and the general public to join SWAN members at the services to thank God for a successful 60-year journey,” added: “All activities at the event will hold at the National Stadium, Abuja between Oct. 29 and Oct. 31.”

“It will also be an opportunity for us to collectively pray for protection of members, better sports fortuneNigeria’s sports men and women and a more prosperous sports sector,” it said.

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EPL: Trossard Strike As Arsenal Beat Fulham 1-0

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7 days ago

October 18, 2025

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Arsenal edged past Fulham with a narrow 1-0 victory at Craven Cottage, climbing three points clear at the top of the Premier League table. The result marked another composed and professional display from Mikel Arteta’s side, who continue to show their title credentials.

The decisive moment came in the second half when Leandro Trossard calmly finished after a clever set-piece routine.

Bukayo Saka delivered a dangerous corner that was flicked on by Gabriel, setting up Trossard to slot home the winner.

Arteta’s side dominated possession throughout, limiting Fulham to very few chances in front of goal.

The hosts struggled to create any real threat, with Arsenal’s defence staying compact and composed.

With the victory, Arsenal overtake Manchester City to sit three points clear at the summit after another disciplined away performance.

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EPL: Nottingham Forest Sacks Postecoglou After 3-0 Defeat To Chelsea

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7 days ago

October 18, 2025

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Nottingham Forest have sacked Ange Postecoglou barely minutes after their 3-0 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday.

A statement from the Premier league club, released 20 minutes after full-time at the City Ground, reads: “Nottingham Forest Football Club can confirm that after a series of disappointing results and performances, Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties as head coach with immediate effect.

“The club will make no further comment at this time.”

Postecoglou was in charge for eight games and six of those ended in defeat.

It included an early Carabao Cup exit at Championship club Swansea City, when Forest led 2-1 in the 92nd minute before conceding two in four minutes to lose 3-2.

The other two games – away at Burnley (Premier League) and Real Betis (Europa League) ended in draws.