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Men’s Trials for Nigeria Customs Service Team Kick Off July 19
After the successful conclusion of the women’s trial, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Sports Unit is set to conduct men’s trials ahead of the 2025 CGC Volleyball Premier League.
According to Samuel Onikeku, head of sports NSC, the men’s trial is scheduled from 19th to 29th July at the Nigeria Customs Service Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) in Gwagwalada, FCT, with arrival on Saturday.
Onikeku revealed that the NCS aims to rebuild the men’s team and bring it back to winning ways, just as the women’s team.
He explained that NCS team has won the Nigerian volleyball league thrice but fell short due to the retirement of players and others embarking on coaching courses.
He said, “As you are aware, the men’s team has been three-time champions of the Nigerian league, but due to the retirement of some of the senior players, some went into coaching, a gap occurred which made other teams capitalise on it.
“To return to winning ways and make the service proud, an opportunity is given to every best player in the country to come for the trials.
“Before the retirement of some of the players, the men’s team has always been among the top three teams in the country.
“All the players would be given equal opportunities to prove themselves before a final selection is made.”
Onikeku urged the players to exhibit a high level of discipline during the trials, as accommodation, transportation and feeding would be provided like the women’s trials.
Sports
Niger Delta Games Organisers Mourn Senator Ewhrudjakpo, Condole Bayelsa Govt
Organisers of the Niger Delta Games, Dunamis-Icon, have commiserated with the government and people of Bayelsa State on the demise of the Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.
In a condolence message signed by the Managing Consultant, Sir Itiako Ikpokpo KSM, and physically delivered by its Project Director, Mr Fred Edoreh, through the State Commissioner for Sports, Hon Daniel Igali, at the Yenogoa Sports complex on Wednesday, December 17, Ikpokpo stated that the demise of the Deputy Governor is not only a loss to his immediate family and the government of Bayelsa State, but to the Niger Delta and nationwide sports.
“We are well aware of his contributions to nation building, not only as a former Senator and Deputy Governor, but also as a notable figure in the development and promotion of sports in the Niger Delta region and at the national level,” Ikpokpo stated.
“His passage is therefore a huge loss, not only to the government and people of Bayelsa State, but also to the sports family, nationwide.
“As Project Consultants of the Niger Delta Games, the management and staff of Dunamis-Icon Limited share in your grief and wish to convey our heartfelt condolences to you and all Bayelsans.
“We pray that God grant you the fortitude to bear this great loss.”
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