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2021 African Volleyball Nations Cup: We Will Not Disappoint Nigerians- Nathaniel
Captain of Nigeria men’s senior volleyball team, Daniel Nathaniel says the team will not disappoint Nigerians at the ongoing 2021 African Seniors Nations Championship in Rwanda.
Nathaniel gave the assurance after Nigeria defeated South Sudan 3-0 (25-20, 25-21, 25-19) in their second match of Pool B.
Nathaniel said recording their first win at the Nation’s Championship is a morale booster.
He said, “I feel good winning against South Sudan even though we lost to African number 1, Tunisia. We should not forget in a hurry that Tunisia is also the defending champions.
“Nigeria had to regroup ourselves and fight; we thank God for the victory because it was not an easy task. It is all about team work and a lot of work needs to be done against Ethiopia before the Quarterfinals. We promise you all that we will not disappoint the nation”
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Team Nigeria Jets to Cairo for 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships
Joel Ajayi
Excitement is high as Team Nigeria’s para powerlifting contingent departed Nigeria on Tuesday, October 7, for the 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships set to take place in Cairo, Egypt, from October 9 to 18, 2025.
The milestone event marks the first-ever World Championships to be hosted on African soil, symbolizing a new era for the sport on the continent.
The first batch of Team Nigeria athletes left the country on Tuesday amid cheers and well-wishes from officials, fans, and supporters.
The second batch of the contingent is scheduled to depart tomorrow, October 8, from Lagos, completing the full team that will represent the nation at this landmark competition.
Speaking ahead of the departure, officials expressed confidence in the team’s readiness and determination to uphold Nigeria’s longstanding reputation as a force to be reckoned with, in global para powerlifting.
The National Sports Commission (NSC) reaffirmed its full support for the athletes, emphasizing the government’s commitment to promoting inclusivity and excellence in sports.
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