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Volleyball: Professor Adeyanju, Aina Tips Nigeria U18/19 For Nations Cup Glory
Joel Ajayi
The Vice President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Professor Florence Adeyanju and Ex International, Lola Aina has tipped the National U18/U19 as one of the favorites to win the 2021 African Nations Volleyball Championship in Abuja.
Professor Adeyanju and Aina gave the hints during the presentation items to the teams on Monday. Adeyanju believes that the team has the potential to better Nigeria’s previous achievement at the last tournament in Kenya.
She said, “The country had always been blessed with talented and glory-seeking young Volleyball players.
“I believe the present crop of players in the country will do better than our own time. They stand a bright chance of representing the country at this year’s World Championships”.
Former captain of Niger women’s volleyball team believes that the U18 Girls and U19 Boys can make the nation proud.
Aina who was represented by the Coordinator Lola Aina Foundation, James Asoa urged Nigerians not to lay unnecessary pressure on the teams.
“The Nigeria U19 Boys are the favorite in this tournament because they are the team to beat and that is why it is not surprising when you see teams who play against them come out in full force.
“Those who tip the boys as favorites are not wrong because of the quality of players, the parade.
“Nevertheless, I would want us to move step by step and see how we progress in the competition”.
Lola Aina an ex-international, former Captain of the Nigeria Volleyball women’s team donated bags, water bottles, and backpacks to the 28 players planning to represent the country at the U18 Girls and U19 Boys African Nations Volleyball Championship in Abuja.
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NSC DG Olopade Meets NSC Directors, Calls for Scientific Approach to Sports Federation Activities
Joel Ajayi
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has reiterated the new transformative vision of the Commission during his meeting with the Directors and Heads of Departments of the Commission.
The interactive sessions allowed senior officials to introduce themselves to the new DG, who emphasized the importance of strategic, standardized and scientific approach to the Commission’s operations, including the conduct of Sports Federation Elections.
In his remarks, Olopade stressed the need for reforms that would attract top administrators to vie for leadership roles within Nigeria’s Sports Federations.
“There is no way we can’t be looking at having top industry CEOs on board in our Sports Federations,” he stated.
The DG also highlighted the Commission’s mandate to elevate the Corporate image of various Sports in Nigeria.
He reemphasized the NSC’s commitment to reviving key initiatives such as the National Sports Industry Policy and the 10-Year Football Master Plan.
“The Chairman and myself strongly believe we need to have a different approach to our Federation Elections,” he noted.
“This is why the emphasis of the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a balanced approach to both sports consumption and sports production.”
The meeting reflects the new direction of the NSC, with Olopade pledging to champion and support policies that will foster professionalism and sustainable development across Nigeria’s sports landscape.
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