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NVBF invites 21 players to camp ahead of African U19 Nations Cup

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4 years ago

July 27, 2022

The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has invited 21 players to the camp of the U19 Boys’ National Team ahead of next month’s African U19 Boys Nations Championships in Morocco.

The 2022 African U19 Boys Nations Championships is scheduled for 1st to 12th September in El Jadida/Casablanca.

According to a statement from the NVBF, the head coach of Sunshine Spikers, Adeniyi Adekalu has been drafted to handle the U19 Boys team and will be assisted by Coach of Kada Emeralds, Vincent Unogwu.

The U19 team list includes; seven Nigeria Volleyball Premier League players, five National Division 1 League players, seven National Division 2 league players and two non league players who are currently camped in Kaduna state.

OFFA VC Libero, Tiamiyu Ismail and Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Spikers player, Elisha Amedi gets their second call up to the National U19 Boys Camp.

Coach of Nigeria U19 Boys Team, Adeniyi Adekalu revealed that the nation stands a chance of retaining the title won on her home soil during the last championship.

Adekalu said, “If you look at the list of players invited, you will notice that this is a new crop of players. Nigeria Volleyball Federation have three leagues and selecting the players for national duty was made easy.

“We are aiming for a treble in the U19 category and by the Grace of God, this will be achievable due to a working system in the country”, he added.

Full list of Nigeria U19 Boys in camp:

Dumsami Elam (Bayonet Spikers), Tiamiyu Ismail (OFFA VC), Nuhu Ahmed (Adamawa Spikers), Manaman Solomon (Spartan Spikers), Adebayo Ojo (Taraba Spikers), Samuel Ogbonna (Plateau Rocks), Alo Taiwo (Sunshine Spikers), Emmanuel Ojile (Lagos), Ebuka Nwafor (Plateau Rocks), Andrew Philip (Ogun state), Abednego Hassan (Wikki Spikers), Elisha Amedi (CNS Spikers), Raheem Olayemi (Sunshine Spikers), Philip Douglas (OFFA VC), Abdul-Azeez Aliu (CNS Spikers), Jubril Mora (Kwara United), Eliphas Yusuf (Spartan Spikers), Mudashiru Ayodeji (OFFA VC), Desmon Domiy (Spartan Spikers), Patrick Anthony (OFFA VC).

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29 Days To AACT 2026: IBB Club Renewal Heralds Nigeria’s African Golf Showcase

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October 4, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

With 29 days to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), Nigeria is stepping up preparations to host the continental women’s team golf championship, with the extensive rehabilitation of the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja providing a major boost to the country’s readiness.

In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja Director of Communication AACT 2026, Kayode Adeniyi said the Club’s Board of Trustees has assured that the facility will be fully prepared to welcome golfers, officials and delegates from across Africa when the championship tees off on November 2.

Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, Hon. Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, CFR, gave the assurance after inspecting ongoing rehabilitation works at the Club, expressing satisfaction with the progress recorded so far.

The IBB International Golf and Country Club has undergone extensive rehabilitation following its closure to regular golfing activities for more than a year. The intervention has focused on the golf course, selected holes, the clubhouse and other key facilities required to provide a befitting venue for the continental championship.

Justice Dongban-Mensem expressed confidence that the rehabilitation programme would be completed in time for the AACT, further reassuring stakeholders that the Club would be ready to host Africa’s leading female golfers.

Chairman of the Club’s Interim Management Committee, Peter Deshi, also expressed optimism over the progress of work, with regular golfing activities expected to resume ahead of the championship.

For the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the readiness of the host venue remains a critical component of the country’s preparations.

President of the Association, Dr. Lami Ahmed, has similarly expressed confidence in Nigeria’s preparations to stage a successful championship.

The 2026 AACT is scheduled to take place from November 2 to 7 at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja.

With the countdown now entering its final month, the rehabilitation of the Club is sending a strong message about Nigeria’s determination to deliver a successful championship and provide a worthy stage for Africa’s finest female golfers.

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