This was contained in a communique issued at the end of an expanded National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the association, held at Bovina Hotel, Ilorin, Kwara State last weekend.

SWAN equally condemns the way its members are being disallowed from covering league matches in some stadia, saying sports writers should be seen as partners-in-progress.

The association praised the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Coach Stephen Keshi-led technical crew, for the team’s victory at the 2013 edition of the African Cup of Nations and their recent Mandela Challenge in South Africa. The association, however, calls for adequate preparation for the World Cup qualifier against the Flames of Malawi on September 7.

The house also praised Blessing Okagbare for her heroic performance in the on-going IAAF World Championships in Moscow, Russia, and charged the nation’s sports Ministry/ National Sports Commission to evolve a viable youth development programme towards discovering more hidden talents for future international meets.

The association also enjoined sports federations to always ensure that the association is adequately informed about their programmes within and outside the country to ensure effective publicity.

SWAN praised the Kwara State government for facilitating the hosting of the Expan