The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has expressed satisfaction with the overall performance of team Nigeria at the just concluded 13th African Games in Ghana.

The University of Ghana Sports Stadium has become a cauldron of excitement and fervour as the athletics events unfold at the African Games 2023 in Accra. The atmosphere has been charged with intrigue, joy, laughter, and goosebumps as teams from across the continent showcase their prowess on the track and field.

The Super Eagles, contingent to the friendly matches against Ghana and Mali in the Moroccan city of Marrakech has departed the ‘Red City’, with most of the players flying back to their bases in Europe.

Former Nigeria forward Finidi George will occupy the chief’s corner in the dugout when the Super Eagles confront West African arch-rivals Ghana in an international friendly in Marrakech on Friday.

Coach Randy Waldrum has extended invitations to captain Rasheedat Ajibade, US-based Africa queen Asisat Oshoala and high-riding goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie among a group of 22 players for the two-legged Paris Olympics final qualifying fixture against South Africa next month.

Coach Chris Musa Danjuma is expectedly sanguine following his Nigeria U20 girls’ progress to the final of the women’s football event of the ongoing 13th African Games in Ghana.

President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has implored players and officials of the U20 girls, Falconets to put behind them the loss of the African Games women’s football event gold medal to Ghana and work assiduously towards making a huge impression at this year’s FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup.

...Praises talent, dedication and patriotism of the contingent

The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh lauded the Daniel Igali-led Nigerian Wrestling Federation following the exceptional performance of Nigerian athletes at the African Senior Wrestling Championship taking place in Alexandria, Egypt. The wrestlers have continued to showcase talents and determination, after securing a plethora of medals to continue their stellar form displayed at the African Games in Accra.

The First Lady of Kwara State, Her Excellency Prof. Amb. Mrs. Olufolake Abdulrazaq, and Matron of the 5Stars Football Academy, has pledged unwavering support for the upcoming maiden FCT Football Academy League, an initiative spearheaded by 5Stars Football and Consultancy. This groundbreaking league will witness schools vying against each other, aiming to clinch the prestigious championship title.

Ghana's Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif has asserted Africa's readiness to take on the initiative of hosting the Commonwealth Games, expressing confidence in the continent's capabilities to deliver a successful event.

The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has charged Nigeria's U20 female national team, the Falconets to clinch victory against Ghana and defend their gold medal in the women's football final at the ongoing African Games in Accra, Ghana.

Former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh has revealed the very one reason why he is so desirous of coaching the Super Eagles once again.