ABEOKUTA — The Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, will lace up his boots as he leads the charge for the Southern team in the much-anticipated SWAN Selected Novelty Match — a symbolic clash between sports journalists from Southern and Northern Nigeria.
This friendly encounter, a beloved tradition of the National Sports Festival, unites members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) in a spirited but good-natured battle of wit, skill, and camaraderie.
The 2025 edition is scheduled for Tuesday, May 27, at 7:00 AM on the pristine turf of the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Kuto, Abeokuta — making it the first football match to be played on the newly renovated field ahead of the festival’s grand finals.
Fans can look forward to a memorable kickoff as Olopade, a passionate advocate of sports development, brings his energy and leadership to the Southern squad in this exciting opener.
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