Sports: SWAN Moves To Boost Cricket In Ebonyi
By Blessing Igidi,Abakaliki The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria,(SWAN) planning committee for the zonal cricket competition has paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists,(NUJ) in Ebonyi State, Comrade Samson Nwafor, at the Dr.Sam Egwu Press Centre,Abakaliki. The delegation led by the committee chairman, Comrade Emeka Okpara,said the visit was to brief the NUJ on preparations for the zonal cricket competition scheduled for April,8, 2026. He explained that the event is being organised by Ebonyi SWAN in collaboration with the Nigeria Cricket Federation,(NCF). Okpara noted that the State female cricket team, has consistently brought honour to the state through strong performances at international and national competitions, including the National Sports Festival. He added that the state cricket team has over the years enjoyed support from South East zonal representative, Dr. Chika Okoro, who has provided scholarships for several athletes to furt...
