Ogun SWAN set to hold Segun Showunmi Media Cup

Ogun SWAN chairman, Hakeem Akintunde and Segun Showunmi

Ogun SWAN set to hold Segun Showunmi Media Cup

Hassan Abdulsalam 20:53 - 07.05.2023

The date of draws and guidelines will be communicated to the public in no distant time, while the tournament is expected to take place between June 1st and 8th 2023.

The leadership of Ogun State Chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), says preparations are in place to host the second edition of the Ogun SWAN Media Cup.

The association said that Chief Segun Showunmi, a sports fan, public affairs commentator, and candidate for governor of Ogun State in the PDP, had agreed to support the organization.

When the SWAN Executives, lead by Hakeem Akintunde, paid him a courtesy visit at his Ibara GRA home, Segun Showunmi stated his willingness to sponsor the second iteration of the media cup.

The leadership of Ogun SWAN and Segun Showunmi

According to Chief Showunmi, Sports continue to be a unifying force, and as such, they ought to be considered a top-tier industry.

He encouraged SWAN to plan a great competition while expressing his willingness to participate in the eagerly anticipated media event.

The football fiesta is specifically created to allow journalists from all across the Gateway State to work out on the playing field.

Ogun SWAN chairman, Hakeem Akintunde and Segun Showunmi

The first edition featured sixteen media organizations with the Broadcast Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, conquering others in the media football battle.

The date of draws and guidelines will be communicated to the public in no distant time, while the tournament is expected to take place between June 1st and 8th 2023.

The SWAN Media Cup is a 5-Aside football competition to foster unity and strengthen relationships among journalists in Ogun state.

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