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2021 Volleyball League: Nigeria Customs bullies NSCDC on Day 5
Nigeria Customs Service bullied Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corp (NSCDC) 3-0 (25-20, 25-20, 25-19) in the men’s match at the ongoing 2021 Nigeria Volleyball Premier League in Ilorin on Sunday.
NSCDC who were unbeaten before the game came with much promise but motivated Nigeria Customs Service defeated them with class.
The coach of Nigeria Customs Service, Jonah Adamu dedicated the win over NSCDC to the Controller General of Nigeria Customs Service, Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (Rtd) for motivating the team.
Adamu said Customs had no option other than to beat NSCDC because they lost to Kano Pillars on day 2.
He said, “The team is dedicating this win to the Controller General of Nigeria Customs Service, Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (Rtd) because during our free day, we were motivated by him. He told us that the pride of the service was at stake and we had no choice but to beat NSCDC.
“If you recall, we lost to Kano Pillars few days ago and it will be disastrous if we had lost to NSCDC. NSCDC gave a good account of themselves but the experienced players in our side won the game for us”.
The former National Team player said Customs will not be distracted by the win over NSCDC adding that every other game is equally important.
Day 5 results:
Men-
Nigeria Correctional Service v Nigeria Police Force 3-0 (25-20, 25-19, 25-22)
Nigeria Customs Service v NSCDC 3-0 (25-20, 25-20, 25-19)
Kano Pillars v Sunshine Spikers 3-1 (22-25, 25-18, 25-23, 36-34)
Women’s results:
Nigeria Customs Service v COAS Spikers 3-1 (22-25, 25-14, 25-11, 25-15)
Benue Queens v Nigeria Police Force 3-0 (25-20, 25-15, 25-22)
NSCDC v Kada Emeralds 3-0 (25-11, 26-24, 25-20)
Sports
Air Warriors Grieve Kano Basketball Secretary, Athletes Lost in Fatal Accident
The management of Air Warriors Basketball Club has extended its heartfelt condolences to the Kano State Sports Commission following the tragic death of Bashir Yargaya, the State’s Basketball Secretary, who lost his life alongside 21 others in a devastating road accident. The incident occurred as the team was returning from the recently concluded National Sports Festival held in Ogun State.
In a statement issued by the Chairman of the club, Abdulmajid Solademi, the club expressed deep sorrow over the heartbreaking loss. He conveyed sincere sympathy to the family of the late Bashir Yargaya, as well as to the families of other athletes and officials who perished in the accident.
“This is a deeply painful moment for the Nigerian basketball community and the entire sports fraternity,” Solademi said. “Bashir Yargaya was a passionate and dedicated servant of the game who worked tirelessly to develop basketball in Kano State and beyond. His sudden passing, along with that of other athletes and officials, is a tremendous loss not only to their loved ones but also to the entire nation.”
The club chairman also prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased and for strength and comfort for their families and the entire Kano State sports community in this period of mourning.
Air Warriors Basketball Club joins the rest of the Nigerian sports community in honoring the memories of those who tragically lost their lives in service to sport and the nation.
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