Oyeniyi Oyeleke, a former chairman of the Lagos chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), who passed away on Tuesday, was interred in his hometown of Offa in Kwara State on Wednesday afternoon.

Oyeleke enjoyed a distinguished career with the Nigerian Television Authority, where he formed part of the network's sports reporting unit, before subsequently contributing to coverage on SuperSport.

As Lagos SWAN chairman, Oyeleke was recognised for his endeavours to bolster the professional standing of sports journalists and foster unity within the association.

Also confirmed to have died is Tonex Chukwu, another sports journalist who established a solid reputation within Nigerian club football circles, particularly through his role as media officer of Enyimba FC, one of the nation's most successful teams.

He later served as coordinator for Heartland FC, contributing to the organisation and administration of the club during his tenure.

No date has been set for his burial.

The Nigerian sports media community has been plunged into mourning following the deaths of the two respected football journalists and administrators.