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Remain Focused, Nimrod Charges Nigerian Players as All Eyes Turn to 2025 CAVB Beach Volleyball Championship
Joel Ajayi
As the 2025 CAVB U-19 Beach Volleyball African Championship kicks off on Monday in Abuja, the President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has urged Nigerian players to remain focused and determined in their pursuit of continental dominance.
Speaking after the technical meeting and tournament draw held at the Jabi Lake Park venue, Nimrod expressed satisfaction with the growth and participation levels in this year’s championship, which features 16 strong teams from 12 African countries—a notable increase from previous editions.
“This is a great tournament that has grown steadily over the years. We had hoped for even more teams, but we’re very pleased with the strong representation we now have. All the teams have done a great job getting here,” he said.
Nimrod commended the high level of participation, particularly from West African nations, and noted the rising popularity and competitiveness of beach volleyball across the continent.
“Beach volleyball wasn’t taken seriously in Africa before, but things have changed. North African teams first made Olympic breakthroughs, and now West Africa is stepping up. Southern Africa has also joined the competition fiercely—just like in football and athletics. This healthy rivalry is good for the sport,” he added.
The NVBF President also highlighted the progress of Nigeria’s rising star, Pamela, who recently qualified for the World Championships in Australia. Although she will not be playing alongside her regular partner Esther during this tournament, Nimrod praised her adaptability and symbolized her as a product of Nigeria’s developmental strides in the sport.
“Pamela is a testament to our development efforts. She fits well into her age group, and though she won’t be playing with her usual partner, she’s adapting quickly. That’s a challenge, but also an opportunity. Our players must not take any opponent for granted—every country is here to win.”
He urged Nigerian players to maintain mental discipline and stay committed to retaining Nigeria’s top spot in Africa.
“They must stay focused and committed to keeping Nigeria at the top. We are currently number one in this category, and our goal is to remain there.”
Nimrod also encouraged members of the public to attend the tournament and support the teams, while commending the upgraded facilities at the Jabi Lake Park venue.
“Jabi Park now boasts an international-standard beach volleyball court. We’re proud of the progress made and invite everyone to come out and experience world-class beach volleyball here in Nigeria.”
The 2025 CAVB Beach Volleyball Championship serves as a qualifier for upcoming global competitions and will run for five days, showcasing some of the best emerging talent from across the African continent.
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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025
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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