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Volleyball: Nimrod hails gallant Nigeria U21 for securing semifinal slot

By Wale Mustapha on August 19, 2022 News, Sports

The President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa Nimrod has hailed Nigeria U21 Men’s team for booking a place in the semifinals of the 2022 African U21 Men’s Nation’s Volleyball Championship. Nigeria defeated Libya 3-2 (25-20, 18-25, 25-20, 22-25, 15-8) in a highly tense quarterfinal on Friday. Nimrod said the players exhibited a high level […]

FIVB hails Sunday Dare, Musa Nimrod on volleyball development in Nigeria

By Wale Mustapha on May 17, 2022 News, Sports

The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has hailed the minister of sports, Sunday Dare and Nigeria Volleyball Federation on their initiatives towards growth and development of volleyball in the country. The Vice President of International Volleyball Federation (FIVB), Musataque Mohammed disclosed this during a courtesy visit in the Minister office on Tuesday in Abuja. Mohammed applauded […]

NVBF President sends gratitude after successful hosting of CAVB tourneys in Abuja

By Wale Mustapha on March 25, 2021 News, Sports

The President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, NVBF, Musa Nimrod wishes to express his profound gratitude to the entire Volleyball community in Africa and Nigeria in particular. The support and commitment we witness from different individuals, Institutions and groups were overwhelming. Hosting both the male U19 and female U18 was a daunting task, but it was […]

Volleyball: Nigeria retains U19 Boys title, qualify for FIVB World Championship

By Wale Mustapha on March 9, 2021 News, Sports

Nigeria U19 volleyball boys team retained their title as champions of Africa after beating Morocco 3-0 (25-8, 25-21, 25-23) at the just concluded 2021 African Nations Volleyball Championship in Abuja on Monday. The Nigerian boys were unstoppable in the first set as they cruised past the Moroccans in the opening minutes as fantastic combination of […]

Volleyball: Cameroon takes out stubborn Gambia

By Wale Mustapha on March 7, 2021 News, Sports

Cameroon defeated stubborn Gambia by 3-0 (25-18, 25-19, 25-16) in the ongoing 2021 U19 Boys African Nations Volleyball Championship in Abuja on Sunday. Gambia started the first set on a good note but Cameroon overran the performance of determined Gambia boys winning by 25-18 points. The Gambia regained their composure and came out firing in […]

Africa U19 Volleyball Tourney: Nigeria inches closer to World Championship

By Wale Mustapha on March 6, 2021 News, Sports

Nigeria are on the verge of qualifying for the U19 FIVB World Championship in Iran after securing their second triumph in the ongoing U19 Boys African Nations Volleyball Championship in Abuja. The hosts bullied West African opponents Gambia 3-1 (25-20, 23-25, 25-20, 25-19) to consolidate on their opening victory 3-0 (28-26, 25-21, 25-21) over Cameroon […]

U18 Girls Volleyball Championship: Cameroon humble Nigeria in opener

By Wale Mustapha on March 5, 2021 News, Sports

Cameroon humbled Nigeria in front of home fans in straight sets 3-0 (28-26, 25-21, 25-21) at the indoor sport hall of the MKO Abiola Stadium at the ongoing 2021 U18 Girls African Nations Volleyball Championship in Abuja on Friday. Nigeria fought hard in the first set of the game but could not overcome the hungry […]

Volleyball: Gambia excited with U19 Boys African Nations Championship experience

By Wale Mustapha on March 3, 2021 News, Sports

The Head Coach of Gambia U19 Boys volleyball team, Amadou Jarju has expressed happiness over the country’s debut appearance in the underage tournament. Jarju told CAVB media that it is a dream come true for the young players who have been together for over a year. He said Gambia will be title contenders and not […]

Volleyball: Nigeria win bid to host 2020 Girls U18 African Nations Championship

By Wale Mustapha on October 15, 2020 News, Sports

Nigeria will host the 2020 Girls U18 African Nations Championship from 29th January to 7th February, 2021 in Abuja. The Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) nominated Nigeria after witnessing series of developmental programs in the West Africa country. According to CAVB, the U18 Championship was moved to next year due to the ongoing global covid-19 […]