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SWAN Mourns Its Patron, Ifeanyi Ubah, Condoles Family, Senate, Anambra Government
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has expressed shock over the demise of its Patron, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, who died on Saturday.
SWAN in a statement by its President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, through the Association’s Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, described Senator Ubah’s demise as desvasting.
The SWAN President said the serving Senator’s death has created wide vacuum within the sporting sector as he had invested prominently as a football club owner amidst his numerous philanthropic supports to the youth, women and all.
He said, “Senator Ifeanyi Ubah is one man who has done so much in uplifting Nigerian sports.
“Aside being a football club owner, Distinguished Senator Ubah has been sponsoring numerous sporting activities in his State and parts of the country.
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“He is such a detrabilised Nigeria who knows no bound. He is such a committed and passionate man who believes in raising men and women.
“The entire sporting media are saddened by his passage. However, we are consoled by his ubiquitous impacts while he was alive.”
The number one Sports Writer in Nigeria also commiserated with his family, community Nnewi, Anambra State Government and the Nigeria Senate over Senator Ubah’s death, while urging those related and associated with him to honour him by keep his legacies alive.
He then prayed God to give his wife, children and everyone connected to him the fortitude to bear the loss.
Senator Ubah, 52, passed on in London, United Kingdom.
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Meanwhile, SWAN has also mourned the passage of Patriarch and President of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu.
Chief Iwuanyanwu who died on Thursday, aged 82, was also a football club owner for several years, and was dedicated to Sports development.
“Nigeria has lost one of its finest humanitarian who used Sports as a veritable means of touching lives.
“His life and times were full of fond memories especially for those his resources impacted their careers,” Benjamin said.
Sports
AFCON 2025: Four Teams Qualify For Round Of 16
South Africa became the fourth team to confirm their place in the last 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Bafana Bafana edged a five-goal thriller against rivals Zimbabwe, winning 3-2 on Monday evening.
Tshepang Moremi opened the scoring for Hugo Broos’ side, before Tawanda
Maswanhise equalised in the 19th minute.
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Lyle Foster restored South Africa’s lead five minutes after the break, but Aubrey Modiba drew the match level in the 73rd minute.
The winning goal came with eight minutes remaining, as Oswin Appollis converted from the penalty spot.
The result took South Africa to six points, one behind group winners Egypt. Both sides have qualified for the next round, alongside Nigeria and Algeria.
Sports
AFCON: Uganda Coach Lists Three Things His Team Must Do Against Nigeria
Uganda head coach Paul Put has outlined three key areas his side must focus on to secure victory against Nigeria when both teams clash in Tuesday’s Africa Cup of Nations tie.
Put’s side must claim all three points against the Super Eagles or risk an early exit from the competition. The Cranes have just one point in Group C after their opening two matches.
A win against Nigeria could see Uganda qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.
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However, speaking at his pre-match press conference on Monday, Put said that for Uganda to overcome Eric Chelle’s side, they must “concentrate be very prepared and win their duels” against Nigeria.
“We have to go for it [win against Nigeria] and we will do it,” Put said.
“Nigerians play at a high level in Europe, so we have to be very concentrated, very prepared and win our duels, which is one of the strong points of Nigeria.”
Sports
AFCON 2025: Lookman Scores Winner As Super Eagles Start Campaign With 2–1 Victory Over Tanzania
Ademola Lookman scored what proved to be the decisive goal as Nigeria beat Tanzania 2-1 in their opening game at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Super Eagles came into the match as heavy favourites to win and dominated the opening exchanges.
After coming close a few times, the three-time champions took the lead through Semi Ajayi.
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The ball was recycled following a corner-kick, before Alex Iwobi crossed it into the area for Ajayi to head home.
Tanzania equalized after Charles M’Mombwa found himself unmarked inside the area.
But two minutes later, Nigeria struck the winner through Lookman, who took a few touches and finished with his left foot.
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