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45 teams jostle for President Beach Volleyball Cup

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4 years ago

May 18, 2021

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A total of 45 teams will take part in this year’s edition of the President Beach Volleyball Cup which begins today in Kaduna State.

According to the Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, Sam Timothy, 19 teams will battle for honours in the U18 Girls/U19 Boys category, while 26 teams will vie for the top prize in the seniors (men and women) category.

He said, “I want to state that this year’s edition will be well package in terms of organization and use of qualified referees.

“We also urged the participating teams to adhere to the rules of the competition, while also observing the Covid-19 protocol”.

Meanwhile, the Chairman Caretaker Committee of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa Nimrod told volleyball enthusiasts to expect the best of volleyball at the President’s Cup.

He revealed that winners of the Seniors category (men and women) will camp in Ghana for three weeks ahead of the Tokyo Olympics Qualifiers in Morocco next June.

He said, “I am happy with the caliber of players present at this year’s President Beach Volleyball Cup. We have experienced players who have done the nation proud at past international tournaments and young players who wants to make statements at the National team.

“The winners of the men and women’s senior categories will be selected and camp in Ghana for three weeks ahead of the Tokyo Olympics Qualifiers in Morocco. This is to ensure they play quality games with other countries”.

Day 1 matches:

U19 Boys
Diamond 0-2 Borno (7-15, 11-15)
Zamfara 2-0 Anistar (15-0, 15-0)
Sokoto II 0-2 G-Ranks (13-15, 13-15)
Kada I 2 v 0 Sword (15-3, 15-8)

U18 Girls
Kogi 2-0 Anistar (15-7, 15-5)
Goldening Stars I 2-0 Sol Mark (15-6, 15-8)
Kada 2-0 Goldening Stars II (15-10, 15-5)

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“ This Award Gives Me Hope” Makanjuola Nureni Honoured for His Dedication to Nigerian Sports

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2 hours ago

November 1, 2025

The Gleamer

Abuja-based football administrator and philanthropist, Makanjuola Nureni, has been honoured with the Distinguished Service Award by the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) in recognition of his outstanding support to sports journalism and his immense contributions to sports development in Nigeria.

The prestigious award was presented on Friday in Abuja during SWAN’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration held in Abuja, marking 60 years of promoting sports journalism and excellence across the nation.

Expressing his gratitude after receiving the honour, Makanjuola Nureni described the award as a source of inspiration and renewed motivation to continue his lifelong commitment to youth and grassroots sports.

“This award gives me hope and motivation to do more. It’s a source of inspiration to me and my supporters, and I believe it will encourage us to invest more in youth sports development in Nigeria,” he said.

He added that the recognition serves as a morale booster after decades of hard work and silent impact in the sports community.

“I feel happy and fulfilled because we have been doing this for decades, and many times, our efforts went unnoticed. But I thank God that SWAN recognized people like us,” Nureni expressed.

Makanjuola Nureni is the founder and owner of Water FC Academy, a renowned football institution based in Abuja that focuses on discovering, nurturing, and empowering young Nigerian talents.

Through Water FC, he has developed and sponsored numerous players who have gone on to represent Nigeria’s national teams and play professionally in clubs across Africa, Europe, and beyond.

His consistency, passion, and investment in the development of young athletes have made him a key figure in Nigerian grassroots football.

In presenting the award, SWAN commended Nureni’s unwavering dedication to the growth of sports and his continuous support for sports journalism and youth empowerment.

The association highlighted his decades-long service to football development and described him as a true partner in the promotion of excellence within Nigerian sports.

The SWAN Diamond Jubilee Celebration brought together prominent figures from sports administration, the media, and government sectors to honour individuals and organizations whose contributions have advanced sports development and journalism in Nigeria.

Nureni’s recognition stands out as a testament to his vision, consistency, and commitment to creating opportunities for young athletes and strengthening the foundation of Nigerian football.

With this honour, Makanjuola Nureni further cements his legacy as one of the foremost private contributors to sports growth and youth development in Nigeria.

His story continues to inspire a new generation of sports administrators and philanthropists dedicated to transforming Nigerian sports from the grassroots up.

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