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2023 AFCON: Alhassan Yusuf a good Replacement For Ndidi
The Belgian-based player, Alhassan Yusuf, is no doubt a good replacement for the Liescester Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi who withdrawn from Nigeria’s squad for the Africa Cup of Nations because of injury he sustained.
Of a truth Yusuf’s inclusion is a plus to the Nigeria’s Super Eagles because of his skill, and ability to control the midfied.
The 23-year-old Yusuf is uncapped who helped Royal Antwerp to the Belgian league title last season and competed in all their Champions League group matches between September and December where he scored against Porto FC.
Alhassan Yusuf who played for FC Hearts of Abuja before traveling will now play for Super Eagles for the first time when 2023 AFCON commence in Ivory Coast, next week.
However, Nigeria open their Cup of Nations campaign on Jan. 14 with a Group A game against Equatorial Guinea. They will also meet hosts Ivory Coast and Guinea Bissau in their group matches, where many belives that Yusuf will contributes his quota to the success of Eagles.
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NVBF seeks continuous partnership with Abia Govt after successful 2025 Nat Div 1 & 2
Joel Ajayi
The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) have expressed profound appreciation to the Government and people of Abia State for their outstanding support and collaboration during the successful hosting of the final phase of the 2025 National Division 1 and 2 Volleyball Leagues.
In a statement signed by Engineer Musa Nimrod, NVBF President, the federation commended Abia State for its warm hospitality and commitment to the development of sports, particularly volleyball.
Nimrod explained that the successful event was a result of the strong partnership between the federation and the state government.
He said, “The Board of Administration of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, on behalf of the entire volleyball community in the country, wishes to express profound gratitude to the Government and people of Abia State for their noble collaboration in organizing the final phase of Division 1 and 2.”
He further highlighted that Abia State is gradually becoming a hub for volleyball in Nigeria.
Nimrod attributed the growth of volleyball to the government’s investment in youth and sports development.
He emphasised the NVBF desire to sustain and strengthen this partnership to further promote volleyball and empower young athletes across the nation.
“The federation remains grateful and looks forward to a more robust and progressive partnership with the Abia State Government in the future.”
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