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Archery Player Vies For President Vows To Change Archers Fortunes

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3 years ago

March 1, 2024

Joel Ajayi

Top Nigerian archer Emmanuel Oyeleke has vowed to change the future of Nigerian Archery if he is voted to lead the Nigerian Archery Federation.

Speaking while unveiling his manifestos for the forth coming election into the board of the Nigerian Archery Federation, Oyeleleke said ” I have witnessed first hand the immense potentials that lies within our community.

However I have also seen the challenges we face, the missed opportunities and the untapped potentials that hinders growth. Therefore, it’s time for for change.”

He further stated ” My goal is to develop Archery at the grassroot, increase participation at all levels, develop world class ARCHERS, earn international recognition and respect for Nigerian Archery, create thriving and inclusive community where everyone feels welcome and valued.”
” I will work tirelessly, transparently and collaboratively to achieve our goals. I will listen to the concerns of all Archers and work with each and everyone to build a brighter future for Nigerian Archery. I urge you to vote for a better future for Nigerian Archery.

“Apart from representing Nigeria in several archery competitions, Oyeleke is the Founder Of Zen Archery Club.He plans to further develop the game by creating awareness and opening it up through the schools.”

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VIP Spikers unveil Veronica Gyamfi following successful surgery after career-threatening injury

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2 hours ago

October 25, 2026

The Gleamer

VIP Spikers have unveiled Veronica Gyamfi as their player, pledging to support her welfare and recovery after an injury sustained during last season’s CGC Volleyball Premier League.

The unveiling took place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, with Samuel Onikeku, Head of Sports, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), performing the ceremony.

Gyamfi sustained the injury while representing Wikki during last season’s CGC Volleyball Premier League.

In a swift response, the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Dr Bashir Adewale Adeniyi (MFR), and the President of Vipers sponsored her surgery at Dala Orthopedic Hospital in Kano, where she spent two weeks receiving medical attention.

Her signing by Vipers and Partners VC, popularly known as VIP Spikers, is expected to provide her with continued care and support as she progresses through recovery and works towards returning to competitive volleyball.

Meanwhile, Gyamfi was presented a brand new ASICS canvas and a branded jersey of VIP Spikers as it is believed she would return to play after completing her rehabilitation.

The intervention reflects the importance of athlete welfare in Nigerian sports, particularly the need to ensure that players who sustain injuries while representing their teams receive appropriate medical attention and rehabilitation support.

The sponsorship of Gyamfi’s surgery by the Comptroller-General, followed by her signing by VIP Spikers, highlights the potential impact of collaboration between sports authorities, competition sponsors and clubs in safeguarding athletes’ careers.

After the surgery Gyamfi has been undergoing physiotherapy sessions at the 44 Military Reference hospital in Kaduna as the Sporting Club is supporting her education at Kaduna State Polytechnic.

Gyamfi’s story offers an encouraging example of support for an athlete facing a difficult period in her career.

Her unveiling reinforces the message that volleyball development goes beyond competitions and trophies to include protecting players’ welfare and helping them return to the sport they love.

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