2024 BOCKNOR Under-15 Champion of Champions Cup Begins In Abuja

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2 years ago

October 10, 2024

The maiden edition of the Bocknor U15 Football tournament will hold in the Federal Capital Territory on Saturday 19th October in two venues.

The tournament organised by the FCT Chapter of Nigeria Football Coaches Association is sponsored by Barrister Babatunde Akintade (Bocknor).

Barrister Akintade who is a Board member of the FCT Football Association, and the North Central representative in the Board of the NLO.

According to the organizing committee of the FCT Coaches, the tournament will involve all the Six Area Councils in the Capital city.

They said the tournament is a strategic football development plan, and youth-centred Program.

The FCT Coaches said the tournament will be in a Mini League format coming up in two centres across the FCT, and the grand finale at the holding at the City Centre

The tournament will hold in Gwagwalada and Bwari respectively on Saturday, 19 October, 2024, with the final holding on 26th October.

The Gwagwalada Venue will have teams from Abaji, Gwagwalada and Kwali while Bwari Venue will host AMAC, Bwari and Kuje

The Sponsor of the the tournament, Babatunde Bocknor said that the youth football development remains a strong key for growing the game in Nigeria.

Bocknor also sponsor an U15 football tournament for youths in Gwagwalada Area Council where he is Vice Chairman of the Gwagwalada Football Council.

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Vipers VC celebrate captain Esther Mbah on birthday

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18 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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