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OFFA VC tops table standing at 2022 Nigeria Volleyball Premier League
OFFA VC are currently leading the men’s table standing on Day 4 of the ongoing 2022 Nigeria Volleyball Premier League in Akure on Monday.
OFFA VC is the only club yet to taste defeating defending champions, Kano Pillars, Nigeria Police Force, Kwara United VC and Sunshine Spikers at the ongoing leading winning all their four matches with a total of 12 points. NSCDC is second position with 10 points winning three matches and lost one; NSCDC only defeat was from the hands of Nigeria Police Force.
Nigeria Customs Service currently occupied third place with 9 points after recording their first defeat from NSCDC out of four matches. Nigeria Correctional Service are fourth place with 6 points winning two games and recording two defeats. Nigeria Police Force who started the league on a high spirit are presently fifth position with two wins and two defeat with a total of 6 points.
In sixth position is COAS Spikers with 4 points from two wins and 2 losses while newly promoted Kwara United are seventh position with a total of 4 points from 1 win and 3 defeats.
Defending Champions, Kano Pillars have won just one game and recorded three defeats with a total of 3 points. Host Sunshine Spikers have three points winning 1 game and losing three while Kada Kings are rocking the bottom table losing three matches and recording one victory with a total of 3 points.
Matches resumes on Wednesday after two days of break at the ongoing 2022 Nigeria Volleyball Premier League.
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Lagos State Sports Commission, Abbey Rangers FC Seal Groundbreaking Partnership for Grassroots Football Development
The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) has unveiled a groundbreaking partnership with Abbey Rangers Football Club, a renowned community football institution in the United Kingdom, marking a new era in grassroots football development in Nigeria.
Under this strategic alliance, Abbey Rangers FC will collaborate with the Lagos State Sports Commission to implement a robust seven-pillar framework focused on:
talent development, coaching enhancement, sports science, community engagement, policy support, resource mobilization, and infrastructure growth.
The partnership is a first of its kind between Nigeria and a UK-based community football club and aims to create a sustainable, inclusive, and globally competitive football ecosystem in Lagos State. It promises to unlock new international opportunities for young athletes and coaches, offering pathways for advanced training, mentorship, and global exposure.
Speaking at the official unveiling, Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr. Lekan Fatodu, described the partnership as “a landmark step in Lagos’ mission to build a sustainable and inclusive sports ecosystem.”
“This collaboration represents a deliberate effort to connect Lagos with global best practices in grassroots football development,” Fatodu stated.
“Abbey Rangers brings proven expertise and community-driven values that align with our vision to nurture world-class talent and position Lagos as a continental hub for youth sports excellence.”
In his remarks, Abbey Rangers Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Nick Riley, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, noting that it reflects the club’s long-standing commitment to community-driven sports development.
“We are proud to partner with Lagos State on this visionary initiative,” Riley said.
“Abbey Rangers has always believed that community football is a powerful tool for development, inclusion, and opportunity. This collaboration allows us to share our grassroots model and experience with one of Africa’s most dynamic cities.”
The LSSC–Abbey Rangers partnership is a reflection of Lagos State’s strategic commitment to developing the next generation of football talent through international collaboration, innovation, and community-based sports programs. It also reaffirms the Commission’s leadership in driving sports diplomacy and youth empowerment across Africa.
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