Sports
Beach Volleyball: Ogunshina, Hilary, 6 others for 2022 African Championship
Obayemi Ogunshina, Simon Hilary and 6 others will represent Nigeria at the forthcoming African Nations Beach Volleyball Championship in Agadir, Morocco.
The contingents will depart the country on Sunday evening for the African Beach Volleyball Championship scheduled for 25th July to 2nd August.
The men’s team consist of Obayemi Ogunshina, Simon Hilary, Emenike Ezike and Uchenna Augustine while the women’s team consist of Albertina Francis, Happiness Wushilang, Esther Mbah and Rafiat Mustapha.
The team will be accompanied by head coach, Kayode Ajilore and the Chairman of Nigeria Volleyball Referees Association, Sam Timothy.
Coach of the National beach volleyball team, Kayode Ajilore told newsmen that the team will excel at the African Beach Volleyball Championship.
He revealed that the boys have been in closed camp for two weeks adding that the players are physically and mentally ready.
The former National player said, “I have confidence in the ability of the team. Most of the athletes have been busy from the first quarter of the year and the introduction of the National Beach Volleyball Tour is an addition.
Meanwhile, the President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa Nimrod said that the team have prepared well and look forward to a positive outing.“We pray for success and victory, but we will not say we will win. The most important thing is to prepare the prayers. The success is that we are building a new team,” he said.
Speaking further, he said that many countries are wary of Nigeria, because they dread the country ‘s under aged teams.
“Even FIVB recognizes NIgeria that we are very strong in under age teams,” he submitted.
Sports
No crisis in NAWIS ahead of AFN elections on Monday
Joel Ajayi
The Association of Nigerian Women in Sports (NAWIS), known for its orderliness since its establishment in 1990, continues to uphold its standards ahead of the upcoming Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) elections.
With members across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, NAWIS has consistently operated without external interference.
Over the years, its members have been nominated to various boards of national sports federations after meeting established criteria, including the payment of annual dues.
The association has attracted a strong base of respected sportswomen who have served the country with distinction, both during and after their active careers.
In preparation for the AFN elections, zonal elections were conducted on June 2 and 3, producing representatives for the national exercise.
While NAWIS initially planned to hold its election in Zaria, Kaduna State, the association’s headquarters, it was later rescheduled for Abuja on Monday, June 9, following directives from higher authorities.
Importantly, NAWIS has a set of strict guidelines that govern its electoral process, particularly the requirement for timely payment of annual dues. Failure to meet this condition results in automatic disqualification.
This guideline was the basis for the disqualification of Maria Wophil, who has reportedly not paid her annual dues since 2017. Her attempt to hurriedly settle outstanding debts just before the election was deemed non-compliant with NAWIS regulations.
Who is Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju?
Commonwealth gold medallist Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju is one of the leading contenders for the NAWIS representative position in the AFN.
She made history as the first African woman to run the 400m in under 50 seconds and brought glory to Nigeria by winning a silver medal in the 4x400m relay at the Atlanta 1996 Olympics.
Yusuf-Olukoju also claimed gold in the 400m at the 1991 All-Africa Games and silver in the 200m.
Based on nominations and her track record, Yusuf-Olukoju is considered the most qualified candidate. However, three other contenders have also shown interest, and the final decision will be made in the election slated for Monday, June 9, in Abuja.
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