Division 1 Volleyball: Equity Spikers of Kebbi records first win

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4 years ago

May 28, 2021

Equity Spikers of Kebbi recorded their first win against Oyo state 3-1 (20-25, 25-22, 25-12, 25-21) at the ongoing 2021 National Division 1 League in Kaduna state.

Oyo state took the first set of the game but could not maintain the momentum in the second to fourth set of the game.

The head coach of Equity Spikers of Kebbi, Samuel Itawa said he is impressed by the fighting spirit of his players.

Itawa revealed that this is the first national outing most of the players will be attending and will not put pressure on the team

He said, “I am really impressed with the performance of my players, though this is their first national outing. They are out for exposure and I am happy because I never expected this.

“I encouraged the boys after they lost the first set of the game and pushed them hard in the second set. Most of the players are young boys and they listened to every word from the coaching crew”.

Itawa said Equity SPikers will give their best against Caliphate Spikers adding that they are determined to record another victory at the division 1.

He said, “I am expecting a better performance from my players when we play against Caliphate Spikers of Sokoto on Friday”.

Day 4 results (men):

JVC of Yola v Spartan Spikers of Yola 3-0 (29-27, 27-25, 25-23)

Kwara United v Katsina United 3-0 (25-14, 25-19, 25-21)

Equity Spikers of Kebbi v Oyo state 3-1 (20-25, 25-22, 25-12, 25-21)

Kada Kings v Caliphate Spikers of Sokoto 3-0 (25-14, 25-16, 25-9)

Women:

Kwara United v Zamfara Babes 3-0 (25-10, 25-20, 28-26)

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

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3 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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