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Stop Going To Lower Grade Club, NVBF Warns Nigeria Players

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3 years ago

November 10, 2022

The Nigeria Volleyball Federation NVBF has called on all the volleyball player not to sell themselves cheap by going to lower grade club but rather improve on their games to have a better deal in Europe

President of NVBF Engr.Musa Nimrod gave this warning at the opening ceremony of 2nd phase of National Beach Volleyball tour in Federal Capital Territory, where over 17 clubs Male and female categories are competing.

He expressed that players should not be allowed to be lured to a lower country in the name of playing professional Volleyball Abroad.

According to him, I am appealing to players not to go for any lower grade club in any country.

“I don’t want what happened in football, where many players are just going out of the country to a lower league and after a few months they were messed up.

“I don’t want such a scenario to happen to Volleyball players. Don’t go to a lower club, get a good club that is recognized, go to Qatar, get clearance, listening to advice, don’t just rush to any lower country, don’t involve in another slavery. Don’t go out without getting clearance.”

He however, expressed that the Federation is committed to bring more growth and development to the game of Volleyball in the country.

“We did the first tour in Yola, now the second tour in Abuja and the third tour will come up in Lagos before the end of the year.

“We must continue to keep them busy with competition so that they will be well fit for any international tournament and especially qualifiers.

“The present members of NVBF are doing their best, they are contributing to this event and are hundred percent sponsored by NVBF.”

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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025

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12 hours ago

November 30, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi
Joel Ajayi Tangerine APT Pension stormed the 2025 Pension Fund Administrators Games and snatched the crown with a commanding 66 points—ending FCMB’s reign and announcing themselves as the new champions of corporate sporting excellence.

From the first whistle to the final scoreboard, Tangerine APT played like an organisation possessed. They dominated volleyball and snooker, showcased brilliant tactical depth to finish second in chess behind Norrenberger, secured second place in team bonding behind Premium Pension, and held their own across the board—fourth in football, sixth in table tennis, fifth in scrabble, and eighth in e-sports, press conference, discipline and grooming. Every point mattered, and Tangerine APT grabbed them with fire.

Defending champions FCMB, despite flashes of brilliance, simply could not summon last year’s magic.

They finished second overall with 63 points—just three points behind the new champions. FCMB were first in scrabble, second in football, third in table tennis and e-sports, fourth in snooker and team bonding, and fifth in volleyball, chess, and press conference/discipline/grooming. A brave defence, but not enough to stop the Tangerine wave.

Rounding off the podium is NPF Pension, finishing third with 57 points after a spirited campaign. They claimed gold in football, second in table tennis and e-sports, third in volleyball, fourth in scrabble, sixth in press conference/discipline/fanfare/most coordinated, seventh in chess, and eighth in snooker and team bonding.

The rest of the table saw fierce competition:4th – Norrenberger Pension: 52 points, 5th – Premium Pension: 47 points, 6th – NNPC Pension: 45 points, 7th – Access Arm: 41 points
In Others position 8th – Trustfund Pension: 29 points 9th – PENCOM: 28 points and 10th – NUPEMCO: 25 points.

With the dust settled and the cheers still echoing, one truth stands tall:Tangerine APT Pension has ushered in a new era—bold, dominant, and unforgettable.

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