Sports
53 Clubs Ready to Participate At 2025 FCT Volleyball Challenge Season 2
By Joel Ajayi
The grassroots volleyball tournament known as the FCT Volleyball Challenge, popularly referred to as the Abuja Volleyball Challenge, is set to deliver thrilling action as 53 teams—comprising 32 male and 21 female clubs—clash in the highly anticipated Season 2 of the championship.
The event, scheduled to take place from April 30 to May 4, 2025, will be held at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Package B, and promises to be a showcase of raw talent and intense competition.
Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja, Commodore James Aliyu Pindar (Rtd), Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) and the FCT Volleyball Caretaker Committee, expressed excitement about the upcoming event, noting that this year’s edition will be a massive upgrade from the inaugural season.
“The aim of these competitions is to foster good and friendly relationships among volleyball players and enthusiasts within the FCT and its environs,” he said. “It also seeks to positively engage youths and identify talented players for development at both national and international levels.”
He added that the tournament also plays a vital role in youth sensitization, security awareness, and national development through sport.
The competition is designed to form standing FCT volleyball teams capable of representing the region in national and international competitions.
The LOC Chairman also revealed additional events in the FCT Volleyball calendar, including:‘Catch Them Young’ U-17 FCT Volleyball Challenge – September 1–7, 2025, FCT Beach Volleyball Challenge 2025.
Sensitization Seminar for players, referees, and coaches, culminating in a Fundraising Dinner from November 1–7, 2025.
Notably, the 2025 tournament will see increased participation from 53 clubsides (32 male and 21 female), with matches played across both the indoor and outdoor courts of the stadium.
Highlighting the benefits for participating teams, Pindar listed: Participation grants for all 53 teams, Trophies for overall winners, Medals and cash prizes for teams finishing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, Individual awards for outstanding players (six male and six female), MVP T-shirts from the quarterfinal stage onward.
Others includes, Certificates of participation for all clubs, Water as well as incentives for teams during matches.
With such incentives and planning, the FCT Volleyball Challenge Season 2 promises to be a significant sporting event in Nigeria’s volleyball calendar.
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Air Warriors Grieve Kano Basketball Secretary, Athletes Lost in Fatal Accident
The management of Air Warriors Basketball Club has extended its heartfelt condolences to the Kano State Sports Commission following the tragic death of Bashir Yargaya, the State’s Basketball Secretary, who lost his life alongside 21 others in a devastating road accident. The incident occurred as the team was returning from the recently concluded National Sports Festival held in Ogun State.
In a statement issued by the Chairman of the club, Abdulmajid Solademi, the club expressed deep sorrow over the heartbreaking loss. He conveyed sincere sympathy to the family of the late Bashir Yargaya, as well as to the families of other athletes and officials who perished in the accident.
“This is a deeply painful moment for the Nigerian basketball community and the entire sports fraternity,” Solademi said. “Bashir Yargaya was a passionate and dedicated servant of the game who worked tirelessly to develop basketball in Kano State and beyond. His sudden passing, along with that of other athletes and officials, is a tremendous loss not only to their loved ones but also to the entire nation.”
The club chairman also prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased and for strength and comfort for their families and the entire Kano State sports community in this period of mourning.
Air Warriors Basketball Club joins the rest of the Nigerian sports community in honoring the memories of those who tragically lost their lives in service to sport and the nation.
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