IMRANA GALAJE.
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has commiserated with the Nigeria Football Referees Association (NFRA) over the demise of its President, Mallam Sani Zubairu, on Tuesday.
In a letter of condolence addressed to the leadership of NFRA, SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, through the Association’s Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo described Mallam Zubairu as a distinguished administrator who made so much impact with the whistle in his active days as a FIFA Referee.
Part of the letter reads, “On behalf of the National Secretariat of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), I write with deep sorrow to extend my heartfelt condolences to the Executive Board and the entire family of the Nigeria Football Referees Association on the passing of your esteemed President, Mallam Sanni Zubairu.
“The news of his demise is a painful loss, not only to the Nigeria Football Referees Association
