Sports
53 Clubs Ready to Participate At 2025 FCT Volleyball Challenge Season 2
By Joel Ajayi
The grassroots volleyball tournament known as the FCT Volleyball Challenge, popularly referred to as the Abuja Volleyball Challenge, is set to deliver thrilling action as 53 teams—comprising 32 male and 21 female clubs—clash in the highly anticipated Season 2 of the championship.
The event, scheduled to take place from April 30 to May 4, 2025, will be held at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Package B, and promises to be a showcase of raw talent and intense competition.
Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja, Commodore James Aliyu Pindar (Rtd), Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) and the FCT Volleyball Caretaker Committee, expressed excitement about the upcoming event, noting that this year’s edition will be a massive upgrade from the inaugural season.
“The aim of these competitions is to foster good and friendly relationships among volleyball players and enthusiasts within the FCT and its environs,” he said. “It also seeks to positively engage youths and identify talented players for development at both national and international levels.”
He added that the tournament also plays a vital role in youth sensitization, security awareness, and national development through sport.
The competition is designed to form standing FCT volleyball teams capable of representing the region in national and international competitions.
The LOC Chairman also revealed additional events in the FCT Volleyball calendar, including:‘Catch Them Young’ U-17 FCT Volleyball Challenge – September 1–7, 2025, FCT Beach Volleyball Challenge 2025.
Sensitization Seminar for players, referees, and coaches, culminating in a Fundraising Dinner from November 1–7, 2025.
Notably, the 2025 tournament will see increased participation from 53 clubsides (32 male and 21 female), with matches played across both the indoor and outdoor courts of the stadium.
Highlighting the benefits for participating teams, Pindar listed: Participation grants for all 53 teams, Trophies for overall winners, Medals and cash prizes for teams finishing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, Individual awards for outstanding players (six male and six female), MVP T-shirts from the quarterfinal stage onward.
Others includes, Certificates of participation for all clubs, Water as well as incentives for teams during matches.
With such incentives and planning, the FCT Volleyball Challenge Season 2 promises to be a significant sporting event in Nigeria’s volleyball calendar.
Sports
Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Congratulates Oguntimehin On Election As Fct Swan Chairman
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Association (NVRA) has congratulated Tolu Oguntimehin on his election as Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter.
NVRA described his emergence as an opportunity to strengthen sports journalism and advance the welfare of members.
Oguntimehin emerged victorious at the FCT SWAN elective congress held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, defeating his challenger, Raphael Ekpang, by 88 votes to four.
In a congratulatory message, the Chairman of Nigeria Volleyball Reporters, Alhaji Ganiyu Oloyede described the election outcome as a testament to the confidence reposed in Oguntimehin by members of the association.
Oloyede expressed optimism that the new chairman would bring purposeful leadership, inclusiveness and renewed commitment to the development of sports journalism in the FCT.
He stressed that the responsibility of leading the association goes beyond occupying an office.
Oloyede noted that the new administration must prioritise members’ welfare, professional development, unity and the protection of their collective interests.
The NVR chairman also challenged the incoming leadership to create an enabling environment where sports journalists can thrive professionally, gain greater access to sporting events and contribute meaningfully to the growth of Nigerian sports.
He particularly welcomed Oguntimehin’s commitment to establishing a ₦200 million financial base for the association, describing the proposed initiative as an ambitious step towards building a financially stronger and more sustainable SWAN FCT.
Oloyede further emphasised the importance of collaboration among sports journalists, sports federations, government institutions and other stakeholders, maintaining that stronger partnerships would create more opportunities for members and improve the quality of sports reporting.
He urged the new executive to embrace transparency, accountability and open communication while ensuring that every member feels represented in the administration.
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters reaffirmed its readiness to work with the new SWAN FCT leadership in promoting sports journalism, strengthening professional relationships and projecting Nigerian sports positively.
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