OSUN SWAN LAUDS STATE FA OVER SUCCESSFUL HOSTING OF CAF D LICENCE COACHING COURSE

 

OSUN SWAN LAUDS STATE FA OVER SUCCESSFUL HOSTING OF CAF D LICENCE COACHING COURSE

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Osun State Chapter, has commended the State Football Association rfor the successful hosting and conclusion of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) CAF D Licence Coaching Course at Lanreleke Sports Academy, Ileogbo, Osun State.

We see such initiative as a significant contribution to grassroots football development and a demonstration of the Osun FA’s commitment to improving the quality of coaching and nurturing young football talents in the state.

We applaud the Chairman of the Osun FA, Mayor Sola Fanawopo, for providing the platform for 40 grassroots coaches to benefit from the intensive 60-hour training programme facilitated by CAF-certified instructors led by the NFF Technical Director, Coach Augustine Eguavoen.

We note that investing in the capacity of grassroots coaches remains one of the most effective ways of building a sustainable football development structure, as coaches play critical roles in identifying talents, shaping young players’ careers and instilling discipline, professionalism and sportsmanship.

Hosting a course of this magnitude in Osun State would not only strengthen the technical capacity of participating coaches but also enhance the state’s contribution to the development of football in Nigeria.

We also commend the NFF, CAF, the instructors, Lanreleke Sports Academy and other stakeholders whose contributions ensured the successful execution of the programme.

We urge the beneficiaries to put the knowledge acquired into practice and remain committed to continuous professional development, while expressing optimism that the initiative would translate into improved coaching standards and greater opportunities for young footballers across Osun communities.

On this note we reaffirmed our commitment to supporting initiatives and partnerships that promote sports development, professionalism and the growth of football in the state.

Osun SWAN Congratulates Chairman On NUJ Best Investigative Journalist Award.

 

Osun SWAN Congratulates Chairman On NUJ Best Investigative Journalist Award.

The Osun State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) heartily congratulates its Chairman, Timothy Agbor, State Correspondent of The Point Newspaper, on his emergence as the recipient of the Best Investigative Journalist Award at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Osun State Council’s 35th Press Week.

This prestigious recognition is a testament to Comrade Agbor’s commitment to professional journalism, dedication to investigative reporting, courage in uncovering issues of public interest and unwavering pursuit of truth and accountability.

The award also reflects the values of excellence, integrity and professionalism that define his journalism career and leadership.

As Chairman of Osun SWAN, his recognition is a source of pride and inspiration to members of the association, particularly sports journalists who continue to contribute to the development of journalism and society.

We are confident that this honour will further motivate him to uphold the highest standards of journalism and continue making meaningful contributions to the profession.

Once again, we celebrate this well-deserved achievement and wish him greater accomplishments in his journalism career and service to the association.