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NAWIS Inaugurates Plateau State Chapter After 25 Years
The Association of Nigeria Women in Sports (NAWIS) has officially inaugurated its Plateau State chapter, further strengthening its role as the umbrella body advocating for the welfare of past and present female athletes in Nigeria.
The historic inauguration, which took place on Friday, March 21, 2025, comes 25 years after the association’s establishment. It was held under the leadership of its National President, Professor Mariam Adefunke Suleiman of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
The historic event of Friday March 21, 2025 was well attended by dignitaries from all the sports sectors of Plateau state, and was hosted by a sports guru, Professor E. A. Gunel who is the Plateau state Director of Sports and No. 1 member of NAMIS (the men’s support group of NAWIS).
In her speech, the National President of NAWIS Prof. Suleiman who was full of joy for the additional chapter appreciated the founder of the association Professor emeritus Florence Bola Adeyanju for everything she has done and still doing to see that NAWIS keep waxing stronger despite all odds.
“The Inauguration of Plateau chapter of NAWIS no doubt will showcase the strength of the association coverage all over Nigeria”, Professor Suleiman told reporters in Jos.
Meanwhile, the National PRO of NAWIS, Comrade Funke Kanjuni JP. has congratulated the Plateau state chapter of the association, led by its chairperson Aisha Phillip Hirse for attaining this milestone achievement.
The NAWIS spokesman also noted that the birth of the association on the Plateau, was just the beginning of the long journey to seeing that the place of women, and the girl child in sports in the state, is given all the attention it deserves.
Among the dignitaries that graced the historic event that took place at the auditorium of the Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Jos (Permanent Site), were the Plateau State Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Hon Ibrahim Musa Ashoms who also doubled as the representative of the Grand Patron of the new chapter, H.E. Barr. Helen Mutfwang, wife of the Governor.
Others were Professor S.B Kayit, Professor Mrs Elizabeth Haruna, and Barrister Olivia Dazyam, who Chaired the occasion at the Rwang Pam Township Stadium.
Aerobic exercises, demonstration Basketball and Volleyball matches watched by a large crowed, including NAWIS members from sister chapters of Kwara, Kogi, Kaduna, and the FCT Abuja, formed other highlights.
Liverpool can book a top-five finish in the Premier League table when they host Chelsea in Saturday’s early kickoff at Anfield.
Liverpool vs Chelsea betting tips
- Under 3.5 goals
- Both teams to score
- Liverpool to win
Liverpool vs Chelsea preview
Liverpool and Chelsea will get the ball rolling for this weekend’s round of Premier League fixtures as they clash at Anfield.
It is a big game for both sides, but for contrasting reasons as they bid to bounce back from defeats to Manchester United and Nottingham Forest respectively.
The reigning champions’ winning streak came to an end in an agonising 3-2 loss to Manchester United last weekend, shortly before the Blues’ 3-1 home reverse to Nottingham Forest – a sorry sixth straight top-flight defeat.
Liverpool are fourth in the Premier League table with 58 points, six clear of Bournemouth and seven above Brentford. They will qualify for the 2026-27 Champions League if they beat Chelsea and the Cherries drop points at Fulham.
A draw could also be enough depending on how Bournemouth, Brentford and Brighton get on.
As for Chelsea, they will be desperate to end a run of six consecutive Premier League defeats and build some confidence ahead of next weekend’s FA Cup showdown against Manchester City.
Points seem a largely foreign concept to Chelsea in the Premier League right now, and they head to Merseyside as the most out-of-form team in the division.
The ninth-placed Blues are mathematically out of top-five contention, sitting 10 points adrift of Aston Villa with three games remaining.
However, they are just four points off Bournemouth in sixth, which could suffice for UCL qualification if Villa finish in the top five and win the Europa League, though they risk no longer being in contention if results go against them this weekend.
Liverpool vs Chelsea head-to-head
Chelsea beat Liverpool twice at Stamford Bridge in 2025, most recently a 2-1 success in October.
However, the Reds have won their last two meetings at Anfield, including last season’s Mohamed Salah-inspired triumph by the same scoreline.
Following their 2-1 win at Stamford Bridge in October, Chelsea are looking to complete the league double over Liverpool for the first time since 2013/14.
However, Chelsea have won just one of their last 10 away games against Liverpool (D5 L4), a 1-0 win under Thomas Tuchel in March 2021.
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Liverpool vs Chelsea team news
Liverpool are hopeful Alexander Isak and Alisson Becker will be available for selection after injury.
Both players missed the defeat at Old Trafford, with Isak suffering a minor groin issue. Arne Slot said last week that he expected the Swede to return against Chelsea, and Alisson is not thought to be too far away from a comeback.
However, the Chelsea game may come too soon for Mohamed Salah, who is likely to play at least one more game before bidding farewell.
Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni are all long-term injury casualties, and Giorgi Mamardashvili remains sidelined.
As for Chelsea, the loss to Forest was overshadowed by the sickening head injury to teenage attacker Jesse Derry, who was stretchered off to warm applause from both sets of supporters after his collision with Zach Abbott.
Derry-Abbott was one of two head clashes at Stamford Bridge, where Robert Sanchez and Morgan Gibbs-White also crashed into each other, so Filip Jorgensen may be required in between the posts in the former’s place.
McFarlane is at least hopeful of having attacking trio Pedro Neto, Alejandro Garnacho and Jamie Gittens fit for the weekend, but Estevao Willian (thigh) and Mykhaylo Mudryk (doping ban) will play no part.
Liverpool vs Chelsea possible starting lineup
Liverpool: Woodman; Jones, Van Dijk, Konate, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; Frimpong, Wirtz, Ngumoha; Gakpo
Chelsea: Jorgensen; James, Colwill, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Santos; Palmer, Fernandez, Neto; Pedro
Liverpool vs Chelsea prediction
Liverpool are not without their problems, but Chelsea’s Premier League season is ending catastrophically, and McFarlane’s men could return to scoreless ways on Saturday.
Arne Slot’s side had put together a three-game winning run prior to defeat at Old Trafford, and while a classic is surely not in store, given their fitness issues, they’re ahead of Chelsea who have lost their last six in the league.
FA Cup wins aside, the Blues have looked poor in recent weeks and we can’t see that changing here. Form suggests this should be a routine Liverpool win.
Correct score prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea
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