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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 […]

Volleyball: G-Rank Spikers humble Taraba Spikers in Jalingo

By Wale Mustapha on April 27, 2022 News, Sports

G-Rank Spikers of Kachi beat Taraba Spikers in a five set thriller (25-17, 13-25, 25-20, 21-25, 18-16) on Day 5 of the ongoing 2022 National Division 2 Volleyball League in Jalingo, Taraba state on Tuesday. G-Rank Spikers drew the first blood in the first set winning 25-17 points before the host, Taraba Spikers beat G-Ranks […]

Volleyball League II: Taraba Spikers records first win

By Wale Mustapha on April 25, 2022 News, Sports

Taraba Spikers were in their best form as they defeated Sword VC of Benue 3-0 (25-19, 25-20, 25-22) on Day 3 of the 2022 National Division 2 League on Sunday. Host, Taraba Spikers thrilled the home fans with their spectacular display at the Jolly Nyame Stadium when they won the first set by 25-19 despite […]

Volleyball: National Division 2 League sets Jalingo aglow

By Wale Mustapha on April 22, 2022 News, Sports

All is set for the National Division 2 Volleyball League in Jalingo, Taraba state at the Jolly Nyame Stadium, Jalingo from 22nd to 30th April, 2022. According to DCP Stephen Hasso (RTD), North East Zonal Representative on the board of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, six men’s teams are expected to battle at the first phase of […]

Volleyball: Kada Queens get better of Kwara United at Super Cup opener in Lagos

By Wale Mustapha on April 4, 2022 News, Sports

Kada Kings defeated Kwara United 3-1 (25-22, 24-26, 25-23, 25-21) in the men’s opening match at the ongoing 2022 Nigeria Volleyball Super Cup in Lagos state on Sunday. Kada Kings began their quest by winning the first set of the game 25-22 before Kwara United took the second set by 26-24. Kwara United lost their […]

MASSA volleyball competition kicks off in Bauchi

By Wale Mustapha on March 9, 2022 News, Sports

Three volleyball clubs are currently participating in the inaugural Matching Academics and Sports for All Athletes (MASAA) volleyball competition in Bauchi state. According to Coach Monday Dada, Rhino Spikers of Jos, Yams of Gombe and Yelwa Spikers of Bauchi state will participate in the men and women’s category from 9th to 11th March, 2022. Dada […]

NVBF invites 54 players ahead of Nations Cup in Rwanda

By Wale Mustapha on August 18, 2021 News, Sports

The Nigeria Volleyball Federation has invited a total number of 54 players ahead of the 2021 African Volleyball Championship in Rwanda from 5th to 20th September. The camp begin from 19th August, 2021 at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna state. The Secretary General of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Ngozi Amayo said 30 male and 24 female […]

Team Kada sweep honors at President Beach Volleyball Cup

By Wale Mustapha on May 20, 2021 News, Sports

Team Kada emerged champions in the U18 Girls, U19 Boys and men’s senior at the just concluded 2021 President Beach Volleyball Cup in Kaduna. Kada Emeralds beat Pro Spikers of Lokoja 2-0 (21-14, 21-19) to win gold in the U18 Girls event while Goldening Spikers of Anambra zoomed pass Sokoto 2-0 (21-15, 21-13) to win […]

Volleyball: Hon Daunemigha indicates interest to run for second term as S/South Rep

By Wale Mustapha on May 1, 2021 News, Sports

Honourable Famous Daunemigha has declared his intentions to run for second term as the South South Representative on the board of Nigeria Volleyball Federation. He told newsmen in Yenegoa that his second term will be filled with grassroots programs in the South South Zone. Hon Daunemigha said he will not stop supporting and promoting the […]

Federations Elections: Prince Omisore declares intention

By Wale Mustapha on April 30, 2021 News, Sports

The Chairman Osun state Volleyball Association, Prince Babatunde Omisore has declared his intention to run for board member of the South West in the Nigeria Volleyball Federation. Prince Omisore made his intention know on the heels of the dissolution of the board of 31 National Sports Federations by Nigeria’s Sports Minister, Chief Sunday Dare on […]