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Awoniyi Hosts Africa Most Celebrated Football Agent, Makanjuola Nureni On Boxing Day
Joel Ajayi
Nothingham Forest and Super Eagles striker, Taiwo Awoniyi on Boxing Day hosted Africa Most Celebrated Football Agent, Makanjuola Nureni in his UK home
MK as he is fondly called by his admirers, during his UK holiday trip honoured Taiwo Awoniyi invitation in the early hours of Thursday, 26th December, 2026.
President of Water FC, Abuja, extended his warmest wishes and heartfelt prayers to the gifted forward.
Makanjuola, often referred to as MK, described his visit to Awoniyi’s impressive residence as unforgettable.
“I thought it would be a wonderful gesture to come and greet Taiwo Awoniyi and wish him a Merry Christmas,” Nureni Makanjuola stated.
“Typically, I celebrate Christmas in Abuja with my family, but this year I decided to be in the United Kingdom. I felt it was important to visit Taiwo and his family, who welcomed me warmly.”
It is with a deep sense of responsibility and a heart full of gratitude, that I wish to express my profound gratitude to Taiwo Awoniyi for hosting me on Boxing Day in your UK home.
I have known him for a very long time and I am not surprised that this spirit of generosity has inspired him throughout his life and career.
Water FC has produced many players for the different categories of Nigeria national teams; from Golden Eaglets to Flying Eagles as well as Super Eagles. Well known by top European clubs for managing exceptional players, Makanjuola has involved in players deals with Chelsea and Barcelona among others.
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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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