x

SWAN congratulates Rivers Angels FC for winning NWFL

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Rivers Chapter has congratulated Rivers Angels Football Club (FC) of Port Harcourt for winning the 2020/2021 edition of Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL).

SWAN in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Monday by its Secretary, Chukwudi Ejimofor also commended the Rivers jewels for securing a slot at the zonal elimination for the inaugural CAF Women’s Champions League.

“We salute the resilience, the apt and the doggedness of the players, the technical crew led by Edwin Okon, and the management of the club, led by Ms Matilda Otuene-Onyiloha.

“We give kudos to the Rivers Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, Power of Sports (PoS) Africa, for his zestful support for the team, and sports at large in Nigeria.

“Gov. Wike’s support has been rewarded by the team’s exceptional triumph as the first women football club to represent Nigeria in the continent,” Ejimofor said.

He commended efforts of the Rivers Commissioner for Sports, Boma Iyaye and the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Sports, Honour Sirawoo for their encouragement, motivation and administrative approaches to the team during the competition.

“Hard work and dedication should be the watchword of the team, as the government and people of Rivers, fans and supporters alike are looking unto the Jewel of Rivers state to bring more glory to the state.

“SWAN on our part will continue to support Rivers Angels in her endeavors to carry on with the quest to put the name of Rivers on the global map of women’s football.’’ 

Hot this week

How Sujimoto CEO, Ogundele, Defrauded Enugu State Government of N5.7bn – Official

… Accuses him of premeditated fraud By Our Correspondent The Enugu...

Works Minister Umahi Felicitates With Muslims on Eid-Maulud

By Jabiru Hassan The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi,...

Insecurity: Enough is Enough – Ex-APC Chieftain Tells Tinubu

By Mike Odiakose, Abuja Obviously piqued by the seeming helplessness...

Bayelsa APC Endorses Tinubu as Sole 2027 Presidential Candidate

By Amgbare Ekaunkumo, Yenagoa The All Progressives Congress (APC) in...

Power Outages: Tinubu Moves To Ensure Reliable Electricity Supply in Tertiary Hospitals

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made concrete...

NCPC, Israel Foreign Affairs Spark Talks On Strengthening Bilateral Relations

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian...

BREAKING: Blackout as national grid collapses

Large parts of Nigeria were thrown into darkness on...

Ezekwesili Demands Reinstatement of Senator Natasha, Accuses Senate of Constitutional Overreach

Former Minister of Education Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili has demanded...

NUPENG Suspends Strike as Dangote Agrees to Unionisation Demands

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers...

World Cup Qualifier: NFF Slams Dessers, Faults Troost-Ekong After Eagles’ Draw With South Africa

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has sharply criticised Super...

Flood Tragedy in Zaria Claims Lives, Leaves Several Missing

At least two people have been confirmed dead and...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img