Sports

Nnenna Mba -Abakaliki  The Ezza Ezekuna Unity Cup kicked off on Saturday at the Onueke Township Stadium, Ezza South LGA, with the Catholic Bishop of Abakaliki Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Peter Nworie Chukwu, declaring the tournament a symbol of peace and reconciliation across Ezza land and Ebonyi State. The event, sponsored by real estate investor Engr. Darlington Ugota, commenced…

Nnenna Mba -Abakaliki  The Mbeke Development Centre team has defeated their Ekumenyi counterparts 2–0 in the opening match of the 2025 Izzi Super League, organized by the Izzi Football Association (IFA). The highly anticipated encounter took place at the Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium, Abakaliki. The tournament, sponsored by the Ebonyi State Governor, Chief Francis…

Nnenna Mba  It was a remarkable moment as members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ebonyi State Chapter, led by their Chairman, Comrade Ndubuisi Nwogha, met with the South East Representative, Nigeria Cricket Federation Board, Dr Surveyor Chika Okoro, to discuss strategies for advancing cricket development in the state. The meeting, which took…

Nnenna Mba  The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) will on Friday Oct. 24 and Sunday Oct. 26 hold Jumat Prayer and Thanksgiving ahead of the much anticipated 60th Anniversary and Award Ceremony. A Statement by the Media and Publicity Committee of the anniversary said special prayer and thanksgiving will be held in all the…

Nnenna Mba The Ebonyi State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening collaboration with the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Ebonyi State Chapter, to advance youth empowerment and sports development across the state’s 13 local government areas. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the NYCN State…

Nnenna Mba  The Ebonyi State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has awarded cash prizes to winners of its 2025 Essay Competition, held as part of the annual SWAN Week in Abakaliki.  The competition aimed to promote youth engagement in sports journalism and foster critical thinking on the role of sports in…

Admin Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has honored D’Tigress basketball star, Munachi Blessing Ejiofor, with ₦30 million, a duplex at the Civil and Public Health Servants Estate, and induction into the Ebonyi State Hall of Fame. The governor made the announcement during the State Executive Council meeting held at the New Government House, Centenary City,…

Newspoints247 The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ebonyi State Chapter, felicitates with the Honourable Minister of Works and former Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Nweze Umahi, on the occasion of his 62nd birthday anniversary. This was contained in a press release signed by the state SWAN Chairman, Comrade Nwogha Ndubuisi, in Abakaliki. SWAN…

Nnenna Mba  A novelty football match organized in honour of the Federal Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, as part of activities marking his 62nd birthday, ended in a goalless draw between the Orange Team and the Blue Team.  The event took place at the King David Estate Pitch, Abakaliki, Ebonyi state capital on Friday….

Nnenna Mba  The leadership of Ebonyi state Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), has lauded the Abakaliki FC players and officials for their outstanding performance in the just-concluded 2025 President Federation Cup, where they emerged second runners-up after a thrilling 4–3 penalty shootout against Kwara United last Saturday. This was contained in a press release…