Tobi Oyewole’s goal in the 14 minute of encounter sealed victory for Akwa Ibom.

Imo delivered a disciplined performance to beat Bauchi 1-0. Ebode Richard scored after an unpardonable gaffe by goalkeeper Iliya Shehu.

A goal in the closing periods of the tie from Blessed Okon was all it took to separate the two sides as FCT won 1-0 against Jigawa.

Midfielder Soso Sunday netted from the penalty spot in the 17th minute against Borno.

Kebbi stuck to their game plan all the way and comfortably frustrated Borno to win 1-0.

Goals from Aondover Agandi and Ejieh Paul was the tonic Adamawa needed destroy Rivers 2-0.

The #Ote4Wealth Football Tournament holding at the Water FC Stadium, Apo Abuja is in honour of Diamond Jubilee celebration of Nigeria’s foremost philanthropist and Business mogul, Femi Otedola Femi Otedola who clocked 60 on November 4.

Day 4 Results:
Bauchi 0-1 Imo
Benue 0-1 Akwa Ibom
FCT 1-0 Jigawa
Kebbi 1-0 Borno
Abia 1-0 Bayelsa
Adamawa 2-0 Rivers

The Nigeria Beach Volleyball Commission has revealed that the “Beach Volleyball Tour” will officially kick off in July.

In a statement signed by Hon Famous Daunemigha, Chairman Media and Publicity of Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), the first phase of the Beach Tour serves off from 5th to 9th July, 2022 in Yola, Adamawa State.

Hon Daunemigha revealed that in application of the regular Beach Volleyball (BVB) Regulations, participating teams must complete three phases of the tours.

The South South Representative on the board of NVBF said the tour is to improve the standard of the game in the country.

He said, “The Nigeria Beach Volleyball Commission has approved the hosting of the Beach Volleyball Tour (first phase) in Yola, Adamawa State. For some years, the beach volleyball commission has consistently hosted 1 national beach volleyball championship and we feel it has become necessary to have more national championships.

“In the last two Olympic Beach Volleyball Qualifiers, Nigeria women’s team have always narrowly lost the slot in the finals and we do not want a repeat of this in the future.

“The board believes with the beach volleyball tours, the level and standard of beach volleyball will improve exponentially in the country”.

The 2nd Numan Federation Volleyball Unity Cup (men and women) is scheduled to hold from 22nd to 24th April, 2021.

Hasso said the renovation of the court became paramount in order to assist the sponsors of the Numan Unity Cup.

The former chairman of Nigeria Police Force Volleyball Association told volleyball enthusiasts to expect a rejuvenate Numan Championship.

He said, “We have started the rehabilitation of the volleyball court that will host the 2nd Numan Federation Volleyball Unity Cup as a way of encouraging sponsors of this Unity Cup.

“The Numan Cup is one of the biggest volleyball event in Adamawa, so it became paramount for the court to wear a new look”.

He further said, “The best players in the state will participate in this year’s edition and lovers of the game should expect explosive performances from all the teams”.

Rtd DCP Hasso commended the President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa Nimrod for distributing balls and net to the organisers of the Numan Unity Cup.

He said the Engineer Musa Nimrod will grace the opening ceremony of the 2nd edition of Numan Federation Volleyball Unity Cup.

The Numan Federation Volleyball Unity Cup is sponsored by Volunteer for Sustainable Development Inc in collaboration with Adamawa State Sports Council and Adamawa State Volleyball Association.

Former Chairman of Nigeria Police Force Volleyball Association, Rtd DCP Stephen Hasso has been appointed the Chairman of Adamawa State Volleyball Association.

In a statement signed by the Chief Administrator, Alhaji Sani Musa on behalf of the Acting Executive Director of Sports said Rtd DCP Stephen Hasso appointment is based on his contribution to volleyball in the state and country.

The statement read Rtd DCP Hasso’s influence in the country will bring a turn around in the fortunes of Adamawa volleyball.

It read, “I have been directed to write and convey the approval of the Adamawa State Sports Council for appointment as the chairman of Adamawa State Volleyball Association.

“Your appointment which takes immediate effect is informed by your interest and past contribution towards the development of the game in the state and the country in general”.

Reacting to the appointment, Rtd DCP Stephen Hasso promised to bring his wealth of experience into the volleyball association.

He said plans are ongoing to return Adamawa to it’s rightful position in the committee of volleyball teams as well as mixing young players with the already existing established players.

Rtd DCP Hasso said, “I feel challenged, delighted and honoured about this appointment given to me. It is something I have been anticipating to continue with my past experience as the former Chairman of Nigeria Police Volleyball Association.

“I want to thank the Director of Sports for considering me a worthy candidate to handle this office by recommending to the Hon Ministry of sport”.

He further said, “I want to put Adamawa Volleyball Teams to the top most positions where the belong to in the past days and I strongly believe it is a matter of time. I have my blue prints and plans for that.

“We shall improve on what is on the ground to excel up, we have young players that we shall bring up from the grass root mixed them with our talented existing players.

“Adamawa is gifted with tall men and female players and by the grace of God, we are going to be the home of Volleyball in no time by his grace”.

“I am appealing to stakeholders to put our heads together support our amiable President and his federation members to move the game forward. Since the inception of this Board he has done well and see no reason to support them moving the game to greatest heights”, he added.