Ahmed Fresh conferred with double award in Osun State



The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Osun chapter and Osun State Football Association have conferred meritorious honour of excellence and achiever award bestowed on the Chairman Referees Appointment Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ahmed Yusuf Fresh.

The double awards is in recognition of his dedication and his selfless services in dedication to football development Nation worldwide.

The Event took place at the weekend during the second edition of the Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi, Golden cup championship held inside the Oshogbo Stadium, Osun state.

Presenting the award on behalf of the two bodies to Comrade Fresh, The pillar of sports in Osun State Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi said the award followed thorough scrutiny of the leadership role played by the the NFF Executive Board member and his services rendered which has led to the development of the game in the country.




Ogunjobi called on all stakeholders to emulate the role played by Alhaji Fresh towards building the capacity of referees and improving the quality of the game.

He also commended the efforts of the SWAN body and the Nigeria Referees Association (NRA) chairman under the leadership of Mr, Abdulazeez Tade.

Shortly after receiving the awards, Fresh who also doubled as the Niger State FA chairman appreciated both SWAN and Osun State FA for recognizing his contributions over the years to the development of football in Nigeria.

Fresh said: “This award is precious to me and has given me motivation to continue to put in my best for the development of football."

He also pledged his unfailing support towards grassroot developmental structure.

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