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Top Teams Battle for Glory as NVBF Opens 2026 Division 1 & 2 League
Top volleyball teams from across the country are set to battle for honours as the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) officially kicks off the 2026 Phase One Division 1 and Division 2 National League Championship at the indoor sports hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium.
The championship, which begins on Saturday in Abuja, with technical meeting will feature teams drawn from different regions of Nigeria, highlighting the growing popularity and competitiveness of volleyball in the country.
Speaking during a press briefing ahead of the tournament, Chairman of the League Management Committee and Vice President of the NVBF, Tanimu Adamu, said the federation was determined to stage a successful competition despite financial and logistical challenges.
Adamu apologised to the volleyball community on behalf of the federation’s president, Musa Nimrod, and members of the board over the delay in commencing the league.
According to him, the federation faced a difficult situation due to a congested international volleyball calendar and funding constraints.
“This is a qualification year with several international competitions lined up, including Olympic qualification events in beach volleyball and the Nations Cup,” he said.
He disclosed that Nigeria would participate in four international championships within the next three months, with competitions scheduled to take place in Nigeria, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire and Kenya.
Adamu noted that postponing the domestic league any further could negatively affect Nigeria’s preparations for international engagements and disrupt player development programmes.
“If we fail to start the league now, it will become a disaster for our volleyball calendar and preparations for international competitions,” he stated.
The NVBF official revealed that 11 teams had registered for Division One, while seven teams would compete in Division Two, with the championship expected to run until June 3 or 4.
He admitted that organising the competition had been difficult due to financial challenges, the withdrawal of sponsors and the death of the federation’s technical referee, Samuel Timothy.
According to Adamu, the federation delayed activities out of respect for the late official until after his burial.
He, however, praised the commitment of the federation’s leadership, noting that the president and board members had personally financed the competition.
“Up till this moment, it is the president and members of the board that are financing this competition. We have not received support from government or sponsors,” he said.
Adamu described the Division One and Two leagues as important platforms for discovering and nurturing young talents, adding that the competition would also help Premier League clubs and national team selectors identify quality players.
He called on sports stakeholders and fans to support the championship and witness the high standard of volleyball being showcased in Abuja.
“Very soon, we may begin charging gate fees because of the level of competition and interest volleyball has generated across the country,” he added
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AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The countdown to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) has officially entered the final month, with just 31 days to go before Africa’s leading women’s team golf championship tees off at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.
In a statement signed by the AACT 2026Director of Communication Kayode Adeniyi on Friday in Abuja.
Under the theme “Africa Is Coming to Abuja,” the countdown campaign will spotlight the championship, the participating nations, the players, the host venue and the growing development of women’s golf across the continent.
The 2026 AACT, scheduled for November 2–7, will bring together women’s golfing talent from across Africa for six days of continental competition in Nigeria’s capital.
As preparations continue at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, attention is increasingly turning to Abuja, where the championship will provide a platform for African golfers to compete while also showcasing Nigeria’s hospitality and the country’s growing profile as a destination for major sporting events.
The countdown will feature daily stories, interviews, player and country profiles, tournament facts, behind-the-scenes updates and features on the host venue as the championship draws closer.
The campaign will also highlight the role of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the Local Organising Committee and other stakeholders in preparing for the continental championship.
With just 31 days remaining, anticipation is building across the African golfing community as Abuja prepares to welcome the continent’s leading women golfers.
Africa is coming to Abuja.
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