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Division 1 Volleyball: Kwara, Sokoto, Kada, Bauchi records win on Day 1

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4 years ago

May 24, 2021

Editor

Kwara United, Sokoto United, Kada Kings and Bauchi won their first matches at the ongoing 2021 National Division One Volleyball League in Kaduna State.

In the men’s first match, Kwara United showed supremacy over Caliphate Spikers of Sokoto beating them 3-0 (25-13, 25-23, 25-21). Adedayo Oke was outstanding throughout the three sets as he dictated the pace and momentum of the match.

The Captain of Kwara United Volleyball Club attributed the performance of his team to adequate camping and motivation by the state government and the association chairman.

He promised that Kwara United VC will not disappoint their fans.

Oke said, “We had our game plan before coming to the league. We were camped for over two months with proper encouragement from the state government led by Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, the SA on Sports and the Association Chairman.

“By the grace of God, we will not disappoint our fans because we know the expectations are high”. He added.

Experienced Kastina United came from behind to beat youthful Oyo State 3-1 (19-25, 25-18, 25-18, 25-20) while rejuvenated Kada Kings pummeled Spartans of Yola 3-0 (25-17, 25-12, 25-14) in front of their home fans at the indoor hall of Ahmadu Bello Stadium (ABS).

Coach of Kada Kings, Jonathan David said his team belongs to the Nigeria Volleyball Premier League.

David said Kada Kings are hungry for glory adding that the journey to greatness has begun.

Meanwhile, Bauchi Spikers spanked Equity Spikers of Kebbi 3-0 (25-12, 25-7, 25-16) in the last match of the day.

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LEADERSHIP Newspaper’s Salifu Usman Receives SWAN Fellowship In Recognition Of Sports Development Efforts

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13 hours ago

November 2, 2025

The Gleamer

Salifu Abubakar Usman, Group Sports Editor of LEADERSHIP Newspaper, has been honoured with the Fellow of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) award, in recognition of his exceptional support for the association, professional journalism, and his significant contributions to sports development in Nigeria.

The esteemed accolade was presented during SWAN’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration, held in Abuja, marking 60 years of excellence in sports journalism across the nation.

Upon receiving the award, Salifu expressed profound gratitude, describing the honour as a source of inspiration and renewed motivation to further his lifelong dedication to sports reporting, promotion, and growth.

“This award gives me hope and motivation to do more. It’s a source of inspiration for me and my family, and I believe it will encourage me further in sports reporting and sports development in Nigeria,” he stated.

Salifu highlighted that this recognition serves as a morale boost following decades of hard work and impactful contributions within Nigeria’s sports community and beyond.

The SWAN Diamond Jubilee Celebration attracted prominent figures from sports administration, the media, and government sectors to celebrate individuals and organisations whose efforts have significantly advanced sports development and journalism in Nigeria.

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