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African Championship: Volleyball federation drums support for Customs ahead of Semifinal duel

By Wale Mustapha on April 28, 2021 News, Sports

The President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Nusa Nimrod has called on all Nigerians to support the Nigerian Customs Service ahead of their forthcoming historic semifinals match. Nigeria Customs Service will face CS Sfaxien of Tunisia in the second semifinals match of the ongoing 2021 Women’s Club African Championship by 8:30pm on Wednesday (Today). The […]

Sports; Industry for human development – Musa Nimrod

By Wale Mustapha on April 25, 2021 News, Sports

The President, Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa Nimord has described sports as an industry for human development. He said sports is a process of recracation that is rooted in identity, self determination, loyalty, the preservation of human dignity and social pride. Nimrod stated this at the closing ceremony of the 2nd edition of Numan Federation […]

Hama Bachama of Numan Federation preaches peace through volleyball

By Wale Mustapha on April 19, 2021 News, Sports

Hama Bachama of Numan Federation, His Royal Majesty Homun Daniel Shaga [Kpawo Nomwe, Gilongo Diya] has urged youths to embrace peace through volleyball. HRM Shaga who is the founder of Volunteer for Sustainable Development Inc. said the 2nd edition of Numan Federation Volleyball Unity Cup will help in reuniting the community and strengthen their bond. […]

DCP Hasso gives Numan Volleyball Court a facelift ahead of Unity Cup

By Wale Mustapha on April 18, 2021 News, Sports

Ahead of the annual Numan Volleyball Unity Cup, the Chairman of Adamawa State Volleyball Association, Rtd DCP Stephen Hasso has began the renovation of Numan court. 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 […]

Volleyball President, Nimrod donates 111 balls and 24 nets to state associations

By Wale Mustapha on April 13, 2021 News, Sports

The President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa Nimrod has donated 111 balls and 24 nets to 24 States Volleyball Association in Nigeria. Nimrod made the donation at the final of the women’s volleyball event at the 2020 National Sports Festival in Benin City, Edo state. He said the balls and net are meant for […]

2020 NSF: Nimrod commends Sunday Dare for sports development

By Wale Mustapha on April 7, 2021 News, Sports

The President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa Nimrod has commended Sports Minister, Sunday Dare for his passion for sports development. Nimrod stated this when the sports minister paid an unscheduled visit to the volleyball centre during the 2020 National Sports Festival in Benin, Edo state. Nimrod said the festival has created an avenue for […]

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 […]