Kwame Arthur Delighted with Sportsville Icon Award Nomination

Veteran sports administrator Kwame Arthur has expressed deep appreciation following his nomination for the Sportsville Special Recognition Award, describing the honour as one he will cherish for the rest of his life.

Arthur, who was nominated in the Icon Category, praised the organisers for maintaining the credibility and consistency of the award since its inception.

“Let me start by saying that this award has been consistent for the past six years, and that speaks a lot about those behind it,” Arthur said.

“The integrity of the award has never been in doubt at any time. So I welcome my nomination, especially in the Icon category, with all my heart.

“This is one award I will cherish for the rest of my life.”

Arthur also commended the organisers for recognising individuals who have contributed to the growth of sports administration.

“That Sportsville remembers people like us to be honoured is something special and worthy of commendation. Honestly, I am really excited about this and this will no doubt motivate sportsmen and sports administrators to do more, knowing that their efforts would one day be celebrated,” he added.

The respected administrator also used the opportunity to advise young people aspiring to build careers in sports administration, highlighting the importance of dedication, focus and consistency.

“To excel in sports, you have to be dedicated, focused and be consistent. If dedication is there and the environment is right, then the sky can be your limit. You also have to remain focused and consistent,” he noted.

Arthur is widely respected across sporting circles in West Africa for his long-standing contributions to sports development, particularly his role in the formation of Nigeria’s professional league, the Nigeria Premier Football League.

He will be honoured in the Icon Category alongside fellow sports veteran Chuka Momah.

The award ceremony is scheduled to take place on March 28 at the Lagos Country Club in Ikeja GRA, Lagos.

Samuel Ahmadu

Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.

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