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We Have Quality To Retains Abuja Veterans Tournament Trophy- Coach Patrick
Abuja Veterans Tournament defending champions of Abuja Veterans Tournament, Abuja All-Stars club, Technical Adviser Bassey Patrick has said that his team have all the needed ingredient to retain the title it won last year.
The second edition of the tournament kicked off over the weekend have 12 participating teams inside FIFA Goal Project Pitch Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja where team teams are slugging it out.
Speaking after they narrowly defeated USF FC 1-0 in the opening game of the invitational tourney Coach Bassey Patrick, saying that all-star club have all it take to win the trophy again, we have quality material and all the ingredient to emerge the winner.
Describing the match as a tough one saying they came with a determination to win because USF defeated them in the opening game of the first edition last year.
“It was a tough match for us because we played the opening game of the first edition with this same team (USF) and they defeated us. We know that they are a good team and we prepared very well for them.
“We came with the determination to win and we put everything in place and made sure we got the victory. We believe we will improve and play better in subsequent games and we want to take each game as it comes.”
Other matches of the day saw Nyanya All-Stars beat hard-fighting Unity Veterans by 2 goals to nothing, Corporate Kickers 2 Metro City 0 while Likeminds and Alieta All-Stars settled with 2 goals apiece.
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NVBF President, Engr Nimrod Urges Families to Embrace Healthy Living at HOBA Novelty Sports
Joel Ajayi
President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has called on Nigerian families to adopt healthy living habits through regular participation in sporting and fitness activities.
Nimrod made the call on Sunday during the third edition of the Hoba Development Association, Abuja Chapter, novelty sports event held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
He noted that physical activities such as sports are vital to fostering family bonds, community interaction, and overall well-being.
“The rate of health-related incidents such as slumping is increasing, but regular exercise helps improve the health of both parents and children,” he said. “Events like this bring families together, allowing parents and children to interact and know each other better.”
Also speaking, the stand-in Chairman of the Hoba Community, Barrister Nathan Naandeti, highlighted the significance of the annual novelty games, describing them as a unifying platform for members of the community.
“It’s something we do every year to promote unity, togetherness, and fitness among our people. Sports is part of who we are,” he stated.
Men, women, and children from the Hoba community participated in various sporting activities, including volleyball, badminton, football, and aerobics—all aimed at encouraging relaxation, fitness, and bonding among families.
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