Nigeria Volleyball Federation – Page 2

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: Adeyanju, Aina tip Nigeria U18/19 for nations cup glory

By Wale Mustapha on March 1, 2021 News, Sports

The Vice President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Professor Florence Adeyanju and Ex International, Lola Aina has tipped the national U18/U19 as one of the favourites to win the 2021 African Nations Volleyball Championship in Abuja. Professor Adeyanju and Aina gave the hints during the presentation items to the teams on Monday. Adeyanju believes that the […]

Volleyball: Nimrod wants Nigeria ranked among world’s best

By Wale Mustapha on February 26, 2021 News, Sports

The President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa Nimrod says the desire of the volleyball fraternity for the U18 Girls and U19 Boys to be at their respective world championship later this year. Nimrod told journalist in Abuja that the players representing the country at the African Nations Volleyball Championship are new crop of players. […]

DCP Hasso Rtd is new Adamawa State Volleyball Chairman

By Wale Mustapha on February 17, 2021 News, Sports

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 […]

Team Kaduna emerge champions of U17 Beach Volleyball

By Wale Mustapha on February 7, 2021 News, Sports

Team Kaduna has emerged champions of the U17 North West Beach Volleyball Championship in the boys and girls category on Sunday. In the boys final, Team Kaduna defeated Team Sokoto 2-1 (17-21, 21-19, 15-12), while Team Kaduna beat Team Katsina 2-0 (21-7, 21-14) in the girls final at the Ahamdu Bello Stadium. Team Jigawa got […]