SWAN urges Taraba to reverse ban on football clubs

The Taraba state chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has urged the state government to consider options for restoring two of the state’s key football teams, the Taraba Football Club and the Taraba Queens.

Making the call on the weekend during its Congress meeting, SWAN emphasised the importance of these teams in promoting local talent, enhancing youth engagement, and fostering sports development within the state.

The association pointed out that the disbandment of both clubs had left a gap in Taraba’s sports culture and deprived young athletes of an important platform to showcase their skills.

SWAN’s appeal, as noticed by The Guardian, comes amid growing calls from sports enthusiasts and community leaders for the government to reinvest in local football.

The association noted that reviving the Taraba Football Club and the Taraba Queens would help boost the state’s economy, provide job opportunities, and bring excitement back to fans across the state and the Northeast at large.

The association was also observed to have called for action on Jolly Nyame Stadium renovation and sports development in the entire axis of the state.

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Led by its state chairman, Sani Sulaiman, the association called on the state government to fulfil its pledge to renovate the Stadium and prioritise sports development initiatives in Taraba.

The appeal also emphasised the need for improved facilities to foster local talent and create a vibrant sports culture in the state.

SWAN, in Taraba, also encouraged affluent individuals and corporate organisations to invest in the state’s sports sector, highlighting the potential for impactful partnerships to drive growth and