Archives Tag: volleyball

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  Nigerian clubs commenced their CAF Champions League campaign on a brilliant note after securing vital wins in the preliminary round of the competition. Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions, Akwa United, beat visiting Algerian side, CR Belouizdad, 1-0, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, on Sunday, September 12, 2021. Read more about Sports An … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup: Niger Tornadoes Win NNL Super 8 Tournament

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Volleyball, like many other ball related sports, has a rich history that started off experimentally, but ultimately over time morphed into the beautiful game we all know and adore today. What is Volleyball? Volleyball is a popular team sport in which two teams of six players each compete on a court separated by a net. … Continue reading Do You Know: History Of Volleyball

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Transport

April 19, 2022

The Nigeria Volleyball Federation has concluded preparations to host the 2019 Africa Senior Men and Women Nations Beach Volleyball Cup from April 21, through April 28, at Jabi Lake Park, Abuja. The President of the NVF and the Chairman of Nigeria Beach Volleyball, Musa Nimrod, said the country accepted the hosting rights for the championship … Continue reading Abuja Set To Host 2019 Africa Senior Beach Volleyball Championship

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The head coach of the Plateau men’s volleyball team, John Philip, is very optimistic that his side will claim the gold medal at the ongoing 2018 National Sports Festival (NSF) in Abuja. After posting a 3-2 (25-19 25-22 23-25 23-25 15-9) win over Anambra, the Plateau team advanced to the semi-final of the male volleyball … Continue reading 2018 NSF: We Will Win The Volleyball Gold, Says Plateau Coach

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Due to the ongoing crisis in some parts of Northern Nigeria, the Nigeria Volleyball Premier League (NVBL), initially scheduled for November 1, in Kaduna State, has now been moved to the 3rd of November 2018, in Abuja. According to a memo to clubs by the Local Organizing Community (LOC), the league, will now hold from … Continue reading Volleyball Premier League Moved To 3rd November

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Since the inception of the Africa Youth Games (AYG) in 2003, team Nigeria had not been able to pick the Volleyball Boys title despite their Herculean feats at every edition of the tournament. Nigeria, however, would come close on many occasions; time after time the team saw their efforts struck over the bar — denied … Continue reading Golden Moments in Sports: Nigeria’s First AYG Volleyball Title

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Seven African countries including host, Nigeria, will battle for the crown at the U-21 Volleyball Africa Nations Cup, currently underway at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Abuja. The draws for the teams will be done on Tuesday 11th September, while the competition will kick off proper on Wednesday, 12th September and end … Continue reading Nigeria, Egypt, Others Battle For Volleyball Africa Nations Cup Trophy In Abuja

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Nigerian legends and former volleyball top-guns from Europe and America will start an under-12 campaign tagged Operation Catch Them Young on 4th August, 2018 at the Lekan Salami stadium in Adamasingba, Ibadan, Oyo state. Giving back In a bid to give back to a society that was more than instrumental in grooming them into the fine … Continue reading Volleyball: ‘Operation Catch The Young’

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Did You Know? SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The first African Inducted into the World Volleyball Hall of Fame is a Nigerian. Nigeria has had many volleyball players whose achievements precede them both on and off the pitch. Dr. Moyo Kasim is one of such Nigerian legends who distinguished himself throughout his 20 years long career as a Nigerian Volleyball player, winning national, … Continue reading Do You Know Legendary Nigerian Volleyballer, Moyo Kasim?

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Nigeria SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The Nigeria Customs Volleyball Team has departed Abuja ahead of the Africa Club Championship taking place in Cairo, scheduled to run from 4th to 16th of March. Speaking on the efficiency and preparedness of the squad for the championship games, Head Coach of the Nigeria Customs Volleyball Team, Usman Abdullahi, said: “We are going for an inter … Continue reading Nigeria Customs Volleyball Team Depart Abuja For Club Championship

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