The Sports activities Writers Affiliation of Nigeria, SWAN, Ondo State chapter, has described as appalling the shortcoming of the state to personal an energetic and useful stadium since its creation in 1976.
In a communique issued after its assembly in Akure, SWAN condemned the scenario whereby the state has been counting on Akure Township Stadium, which is owned by the Akure neighborhood, for the previous 49 years.
The affiliation mentioned the event requires concern.
SWAN additionally expressed dissatisfaction with the general efficiency of the state contingent on the final Nationwide Sports activities Competition held in Ogun State.
SWAN within the communique urged Governor Fortunate Aiyedatiwa to as a matter of urgency rescue the stadium from what it described as sorry state which compelled the state-owned golf equipment to play outdoors the state final season.
“Congress expressed deep concern over the dilapidated state of the Akure Township Stadium, which compelled the state soccer groups — Sunshine Stars FC and Sunshine Queens — to play dwelling matches outdoors the state, a scenario that contributed to the relegation of Sunshine Stars FC from the highest tier.
“The affiliation known as on the state authorities to renew building work on the deserted new stadium at Araromi in Akure with out additional delay because the state since creation couldn’t boast of a state-owned stadium,” the communique mentioned.
