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SWAN Selected side will this weekend unveil the new 2019 kits that comprise of Home and away jerseys with travel wear as well, which is a product of their new partnership with leading Nigerian sportswear firm Owu Sports Kits. The team home strip will be worn in the first half while the away strip will be worn in the second half. The home kit is an all blue assemble with pattern lacing that gives a good feel with a high level of aesthetics. It depicts the unwavering unity of the national selected side. The away kit is an all white with a blue line across the chest that signifies the length and breath that members of the squad come from. A design that screams tolerance and accommodating spirit. Travel wear will also be unveils. A yellow and blue combo that is soothing to the eyes and captures the essence of the SWAN Selected group- unity, fun and peace. With a good headgear to cap it off... Team Coordinator, Mr Alloy "Haka" Chukwuemeka described the plans to unveil the ...

The profile of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria football team, SWAN Selected, has continued to rise as they signed a year deal with kits manufacturers Owu Sportswear. The sports writers’ body formed the team in 2017 and SWAN Selected have played three matches. The side’s morale has now been boosted with the new deal with Owu ahead of their fourth outing slated to take place against Delta All Stars on Saturday in Asaba. The team played their first game against Kano SWAN in December 2017, a game won by the home team before defeating Akwa Ibom SWAN 3-1 while also playing a 1-1 draw with Delta SWAN in 2018. Speaking about the partnership, the Team Administrator, Alloy Chukwuemeka, said it showed how the team had grown over the two years. “It has become an entity and we are getting stronger each day,” he said. “We want to appreciate Owu Sportswear for believing in the group. As sportswriters, we are not just doing the talking, we want to put all into action. “It’s a w...

As Sports writers gather in the usual manner for the purpose of reportage of national team action, a group of them decided to add a little flare to the  job. They say "all work and no play" makes Jack a dull boy. From Kano to Uyo and a second stoppage this weekend in Asaba , SWAN SELECTED continues the "working the talk" journey as a body. Andrew Randa, Captain of SWAN SELECTED FOOTBALL TEAM THROWS MORE LIGHT thus: "SWAN SELECTED have really come a long way since our first game in Kano during the Super 6 tournament in Kano in 2017. We lost that game 1-0. We didn't deserve to lose. Then the big one in Uyo where we played Akwaibom sports Arena (AKSA) during the nation's cup qualifiers against Libya in 2018. The third one in Asaba during the federation's cup final where Rangers won". "It's been an ongoing process. Very good too. We've got a lot of persons who have come on board to support what we do. We've got a kit spo...

Swan selected head coach Olanrewaju Yema has called up a 30-man squad in readiness for the March 23rd encounter against a Delta State All Stars selection. The Magate FC coach has called up veteran defender China 'Baresi' Acheru, Michael Chukwuebuka, Victor Modo and Tobi 'Oga Nla' Adepoju for this all-important encounter. There is also a return for renowned Pidgin Commentator cum enigmatic forward Benjamin Sawadinho who missed the last game in Asaba against Delta Swan while usual suspects Fisayo Dairo, Damiete Sanipe, Shogo Shodunke, Charles Diya and Owolabi Aleshinloye are also in the mix. Team's effervescent top scorer Jesse Adams will miss out due to injury but team captain Andrew Randa insists that though Jesse will be missed, there are capable players who will step in to do the job. “It is unfortunate that Jesse is out injured but we have to soldier on. We have a very good squad with strikers who are ready to step in and take his place,” Randa, who...

Newly signed Planaltina Esporte Club Midfielder, Chimaobi Emmanuel has revealed to Maxinews24.com how he achieved part of his professional football career, using the Brazilian  Under 20 - Campeonato to Announce himself in his new  club. "It has not really been an Easy ride to actualise my Football career, after living my Boyhood club in Nigeria 'Mahaniam FC of Abuja'.  "I was snapped up by Planaltina here in Brazil, and it has been more challenging to understand Nature football in this part of the world " he explained further on his Performance at the Under 20 Campeonato Championship" of course, Planaltina esporte clube, is in the main division of Brazilian league. I got here when the window was almost closed, but the management believed in my innate football talent, so I was registered to take part in the apex and the Junior Championship as well. " Pending the time the main league starts, I have so far Scored a goal  in three consecutive match...

By Aro Olaoluwa. MFM forward, Abubakar Ghali has expressed total confidence ahead of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) rescheduled fixture against Lobi Stars in Makurdi, he said, they are battled ready to pick up away points in today's encounter at the Samuel Aper Aku Stadium, Makurdi. The sharp winger, Ghali who joined the Olukoya Boys from Mahaniam FC in Abuja said; "We have been preparing 'Mentally' for this particular fixture with Lobi Stars knowing full well how formidable they are. "Personally, It's going to be a huge opportunity for me to announce my name yet again with a five-star performance at the apex football league in Nigeria," Ghali boded to Maxinews24.com.  The 18-year-old also known as 'Callejon', believes the Fidelis Ilechukwu led Warriors would compound the woes of Lobi Stars this season. "All have not been well with Lobi Stars this season, going by their recent games in the NPFL an...

Former Nigeria International Emmanuel Akwuegbu is making a passionate call to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to give his child an opportunity to play for Nigeria. Chimezie Sean Akwuegbu is 15-year-old who is plying his football trade at FC Wacker in Austria. The passionate and young Akwuegbu is committed to play for his Father land ahead of any European countries. "I would love my child  to represent Nigeria because that’s his fatherland, he is very skilful and scores great goals. He is just 15 and plays for the youth team of FC Wacker. He is a striker who can also play in the midfield, he’s got all it takes to play for Nigeria and I know he can start from the youth team to the highest level, if he keeps working hard. He can play up to the Super Eagles," said Akwuegbu. Akwuegbu Jnr is currently eligible to play for Future Eagles and the Golden Eaglets. "My son Chimezie Sean Akwuegbu is just 15 years old and I have made him realised the...