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200 FCT U-15 Boys For Bocknor Champion of Champions Cup In Abuja

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2 years ago

October 23, 2024

Over 200 U-15 boys in the Federal Capital Territory will converge in Gwagwalada and Bwari this weekend for the maiden edition of the Bocknor U15 Football tournament.

The tournament organised by the FCT Chapter of Nigeria Football Coaches Association is sponsored by the North Central Representative in the Nigeria Nationwide League Board Barrister Babatunde Akintade (Bocknor).
He is also a Board member of the FCT Football Association.

The one day tournament which involves the six Area Councils of the Capital city will hold on Saturday 26th October.

According to the programs released by the organizing committee of the FCT Coaches, the six Area Councils have been divided into two centers, with Kwali, Gwagwalada and Abaji Area Councils playing at the Government Day Secondary School Gwagwalada, while Bwari, Kuje and Abuja Municipal Area Councils will do battle at the Bwari Township Stadium.

The Champions of the the two centers will meet at the Area 3 playing pitch at a later date to determine the overall Champions of the Federal Capital Territory U15 at a later date.

The tournament is said to be a strategic football development plan, and youth-centred Program.

Barrister Babatunde Akintade Bocknor said the development of the youths remain paramount to him, as he is a strong advocate of grassroots football development.

The Bocknor U. 15 would be the climax of the FCT Coaches U15 Holiday Program held in all the Six Area Councils during the long vacation holiday. Bocknor also sponsor the Gwagwalada edition of the U15 football tournament.

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Vipers VC celebrate captain Esther Mbah on birthday

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17 hours ago

November 14, 2026

The Gleamer

Cyril Ogar

Vipers Volleyball Club have felicitated with their captain, Esther Mbah on the occasion of her birthday.

In a statement signed by the Vipers VC Team Manager, Suraj Abiodun Jabar; the club described Mbah as a leader who has consistently demonstrated excellence both on and off the court.

The statement also praised the Nigerian international for her valuable contributions to the club.

The statement mentioned her role in guiding Vipers to a second-place finish at the 2026 CAVB Zone 3 Club Championship in Ghana.

It read: “The management of Vipers Volleyball Club wants to celebrate Esther Mbah on the occasion of her birthday.

“She has been an asset to Vipers since joining the club, demonstrating outstanding commitment, dedication and leadership.

“Her contributions to the growth and success of the team have been invaluable.

“We appreciate her efforts, professionalism and the positive influence she continues to have on her teammates. We wish her more successful years ahead, good health and greater achievements.”

The club concluded its birthday message by wishing the experienced player continued success as she leads the team towards achieving more honours.

Beyond her achievements at club level, Mbah won a bronze medal for Nigeria at the 2024 African Games in Ghana, further establishing herself as one of the country’s accomplished volleyball players.

She has also secured qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, adding another milestone to her growing career.

In their separate messages, board members of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, James Datuhun and Chinedu Onikeku (OLY) as well as Coordinator of Vipers VC, Samuel Onikeku wished the Nigeria international a glamorous birthday.

They hailed Esther Mbah for exhibiting a high level of leadership trait since joining the team.

The stakeholders prayed for good health and ultimately success as she prepares for the Beach Volleyball event at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

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