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SWAN Mourns Its Patron, Ifeanyi Ubah, Condoles Family, Senate, Anambra Government

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2 years ago

July 27, 2024

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.

“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.

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.

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EPL: Chelsea Set To Sanction First Summer Transfer Under Alonso

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1 hour ago

May 28, 2026

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Chelsea are set to sanction their first summer transfer under their new manager, Xabi Alonso.

According to the BBC Sport, the Blues are ‘open’ to selling Filip Jorgensen this summer after the goalkeeper indicated his desire to leave Stamford Bridge.

Jorgensen joined the Premier League west London club two seasons ago from Villarreal.

The 24-year-old shot-stopper was expected to compete for the number one position with goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, but he made just 11 Premier League appearances over the two seasons.

However, while the arrival of Alonso to Stamford Bridge could lead to a change in fortunes for Jorgensen, the report added that the Danish star has already expressed his desire to leave Chelsea this summer to get more regular playing game-time elsewhere.

Chelsea had blocked a potential exit for Jorgensen in the January transfer window, but the Premier League west London club are now open to a sale, with European and English clubs expected to explore a deal for the goalkeeper.

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EPL: ‘Go For Alvarez’ – Paul Merson Hands Arsenal Two Signings To Make

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has handed his old club two signings to make in the summer.

Merson wants Arsenal to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez and a new midfielder.

“I would get a centre forward this summer, I would go for Julian Alvarez,” Merson said on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast.

“I am a big fan. If they could get him, I would. I still think they probably need another midfield player as well.”

Arsenal is expected to bolster its squad in the summer after winning the Premier League title ahead of Manchester City this season.

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EPL: Wayne Rooney Picks Most Improved Player This Season

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has picked the Red Devils defender Luke Shaw as the most improved player in the Premier League following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

Speaking on his BBC podcast, Rooney said, “I think, for me, Luke Shaw. I think Luke Shaw has been the most improved player this season.

“I know he is an experienced player now, but I think his level this season has been much better than it has been in recent seasons.

“People might look at Kobbie Mainoo but I don’t think he’s improved. It was just the fact he wasn’t playing under the former manager so it wasn’t good or bad.”

Shaw enjoyed one of his most consistent seasons at Man United and started all of Man United’s Premier League games.