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Abuja Bubbles, As NPFL Teams Storm Capital City For Unity Preseason Tournament
Abuja the center of Unity will be full of activities with effect from this weekend, as teams participating in the second edition of the Unity Preseason Tournament have arrived for the commencement of tournament which holds from 23-29 October 2022.
According to the General Coordinator of the tournament Patrick Ngwaogu, NPFL Clubs like Nasarawa United, Lobi Stars, Wikki Tourists and Doma FC have all arrived Abuja.
Also, Katsina United, Mailantarki, Sports Supply FC of Bauchi are all in Abuja showing optimism in the tournament. Ngwaogu who was appreciative to the football authorities in the FCT for granted them access to both the Area 3 and Area 10 playing pitches to facilitate the organization of Preseason Tournament.
The former FCT FA first Vice Chairman said the opening match on Saturday will be between Nasarawa United and Mailantarki Care FC while in the second match of day, Manahaim FC will battle newly promoted NPFL side Doma FC, with Lobi Stars taking on City FC. Katsina United will also take Setraco FC for a size at the Area 3 pitch.
In another development, Ngwaogu announced that Cool/Wazobia /Naija Info FM will be the official broadcast partners of the tournament. He said that the radio station which is the flagship in FCT, will take most of the matches live.
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Vipers VC celebrate captain Esther Mbah on birthday
Cyril Ogar
Vipers Volleyball Club have felicitated with their captain, Esther Mbah on the occasion of her birthday.
In a statement signed by the Vipers VC Team Manager, Suraj Abiodun Jabar; the club described Mbah as a leader who has consistently demonstrated excellence both on and off the court.
The statement also praised the Nigerian international for her valuable contributions to the club.
The statement mentioned her role in guiding Vipers to a second-place finish at the 2026 CAVB Zone 3 Club Championship in Ghana.
It read: “The management of Vipers Volleyball Club wants to celebrate Esther Mbah on the occasion of her birthday.
“She has been an asset to Vipers since joining the club, demonstrating outstanding commitment, dedication and leadership.
“Her contributions to the growth and success of the team have been invaluable.
“We appreciate her efforts, professionalism and the positive influence she continues to have on her teammates. We wish her more successful years ahead, good health and greater achievements.”
The club concluded its birthday message by wishing the experienced player continued success as she leads the team towards achieving more honours.
Beyond her achievements at club level, Mbah won a bronze medal for Nigeria at the 2024 African Games in Ghana, further establishing herself as one of the country’s accomplished volleyball players.
She has also secured qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, adding another milestone to her growing career.
In their separate messages, board members of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, James Datuhun and Chinedu Onikeku (OLY) as well as Coordinator of Vipers VC, Samuel Onikeku wished the Nigeria international a glamorous birthday.
They hailed Esther Mbah for exhibiting a high level of leadership trait since joining the team.
The stakeholders prayed for good health and ultimately success as she prepares for the Beach Volleyball event at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
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