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Africa Volleyball C’Ship: Onikeku hails resilient Nigeria Customs Service men’s team
Joel Ajayi
The Sports Secretary of Nigeria Customs Service, Samuel Onikeku has hailed the performance of the Customs men’s volleyball tea at the ongoing 2022 African Men’s Volleyball Club Championship in Kelibia, Tunisia.
Nigeria Customs Service crushed Equity Bank of Kenya 3-0 (25-21, 25-12, 25-19) in their first match on Sunday.
The Nigeria Customs Service thrilled the fans at Kelibia as they fought hard to take the first set by 25-21. A compact Custom’s team resumed the second set dispatching Equity Bank of Kenya 25-12.
Equity Bank gave Customs of Nigeria a good fight in the third set but the Nigeria giant won by 25-19.
Reacting to the win, Samuel Onikeku said the team has shown determination and zeal in their win against Equity Bank of Kenya adding that the Service is proud of them.
Nigeria will face Port Doula of Cameroon on Monday by 5pm
Sports
Cricket: Nigeria To Host ICC U19 Men’s World Cup Qualifier
Joel Ajayi
Nigeria Cricket Federation , NCF, says it is ready to host five other nations for the International Cricket Council ,ICC, Under 19 Men’s World Cup African Qualifier.
The tournament is billed for Lagos, with the matches to be held at the cricket ovals in Tafawa Balewa Square ,TBS, and the University of Lagos ,UniLag, from March 26 to April 6.
Uyi Akpata, President of the Federation, said in a statement on Sunday, that the tournament is about celebrating the growth of the game on the continent.
“Nigeria is thrilled to welcome these talented young cricketers and their supporters to Lagos.
“Our nation is known for its warm hospitality and fascinating cricketing potential, and we are committed to making this qualifier a memorable experience for all.
“This tournament is not just about competition; it’s about celebrating the growth of cricket in Africa and inspiring the next generation of players”, Akpata noted.
However, Kenya, Uganda, Namibia, Tanzania and Sierra Leone will join Nigeria to jostle for the continent’s sole ticket to the 2026 ICC Under 19 Men’s World Cup.
Meanwhile, Nigeria will be hoping to secure the ticket, having achieved same feat in 2019 and competing at the World Cup in South Africa 2020
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