SWAN Congratulates New Kano Sports Commission, Kano Pillars Board

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kano State Chapter, has congratulated the newly appointed members of the Kano State Sports Commission and the Management Board of Kano Pillars Football Club following their appointments by the Kano State Government.

In a statement issued on Friday in Kano, the association described the appointments as well-deserved, saying they reflected the competence, experience, and integrity of the appointees.

SWAN commended the appointments made by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, noting that the move underscored the administration’s commitment to repositioning sports development across the state.

According to the association, the inclusion of experienced stakeholders in the leadership of the Kano State Sports Commission and Kano Pillars FC is a strategic step toward strengthening sports administration and improving performance at all levels.

SWAN stated that the appointments come at a critical period in the state’s sports sector and present a unique opportunity to promote professionalism, enhance institutional efficiency, and achieve better results.

The association urged the newly appointed officials to justify the confidence reposed in them by embracing teamwork, maintaining transparency, and adopting innovative strategies for talent discovery, youth development, and sports infrastructure improvement.

It also expressed confidence that the new leadership would bring renewed energy, vision, and commitment to advancing sports development in Kano State.

SWAN further appealed to the Kano State Government to provide adequate funding for both Kano Pillars Football Club and the Kano State Sports Commission while prioritising the upgrade of sports facilities across the state to support the discovery and nurturing of young talents.

The association reaffirmed its commitment to supporting all stakeholders through constructive engagement, accountability, and positive media coverage aimed at fostering sustainable growth in the state’s sports sector.

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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