Nigeria set to battle for supremacy at U-21 Volleyball Championship

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2 years ago

July 8, 2023

Team Nigeria continues with her impressive performance at the ongoing 2023 African U21 Nations Volleyball Championship (Zone 3) in Niamey, Niger Republic.

Nigeria records her second consecutive win after defeating the host, Niger Republic 3-0 (25-4, 25-11, 25-4) in front of her home fans on Friday night.

Reacting after the win, the head coach of Nigeria U21 women’s team, Rakiya Muhammad revealed that her team will go all out against Benin Republic fit Supremacy battle.

The Gaffer continued that starting six and bench are good to change the narrative on the court.

She added that her team will beat Benin Republic, saying her team are doing good.

She said, “I feel happy that we are able to beat the Niger Republic, you can see that they brought their supporters to cheer them up.

The girls were not intimidatd by the crowd and it did not move them a bit. When you see the scoreline, we beat them all the three sets and very good results with this we are through to the final.

“The substitute I brought in played very well and even the starting six because in a competition you concentrate only on your starting six. The bench came in to do best.

“We are facing our neighbors with a game to play, now that we know we are through to the finals but we are going to fight for supremacy since it’s a round Rubin game and we will beat them.”

Recall that Nigeria defeated Ghana in her first game, 3-0 (25-11, 25-15, 25-8).

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Didi unveils Tinubu/Shettima national parasoccer unity cup in Abuja

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May 23, 2025

The Gleamer

Musibau Didi, Former President of Nigeria para soccer Federation ,
officially unveiled the President Bola Tinubu/Vice-President Kashim Shettima Renewed Hope National Parasoccer Unity Cup “ABUJA 2025” in Abuja.

The initiative is spearheaded by the Tinubu/Shettima People with Disabilities (PWDs) Votes Diggers, a group formed by members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) living with disabilities.

Didi stated that the official launch of the Unity Cup is scheduled for June 12.

He appealed for support and sponsorship from government agencies, corporate organisations, and individuals across the country.

“Our key plans for the game include nationwide broadcasting to showcase the talents of persons with disabilities and bring them into the spotlight,” he said.

Didi disclosed that parasoccer was first introduced in 1988 and had since spread across more than 30 states in Nigeria and at least five African countries.

“The game is not only a form of entertainment but also a tool for rehabilitation and empowerment of persons with disabilities,” he said.

He added that persons with disabilities were previously stereotyped as beggars on the streets, but that narrative is gradually changing.

“Today, people with disabilities are excelling in sports and politics. I am proud to be part of this movement aimed at breaking barriers and challenging stereotypes,” he said.

Notable personalities at the event included Former chairman commission on disability, James Lalu and Hon. Mohammed Isah, Senior special adviser on presidential disability who were present to show support for the initiative.

the unveiling featured an inaugural match between Team Governor’s Forum and Team Presidency, in honour of President Bola Tinubu and Vice- President Kashim Shettima.

Team Governor Forum emerged victorious in a thrilling penalty shootout, winning 6-5 against Team President after the match ended 2-2 in regular time.

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