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B/Volleyball: NVBF invites 14 players ahead of U19/21 FIVB C’Ship

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5 years ago

November 4, 2021

The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has called up 14 players for the National U19/21 camp billed to open in Kaduna state on Friday.

Nigeria will participate at the 2021 FIVB Age Group U19 Qualifiers and U21 Beach Volleyball Championship in Phuket, Thailand from 6th to 19th December, 2021.

According to the Chairman Media and Publicity NVBF, Hon Famous Daunemigha, invited players will begin their camping in Kaduna state from 5th November to 2nd December under the supervision of John Iwerima (Head Coach) and Christy Amadi (Ass Coach).

Hon Famous Daunemigha revealed that the players invited to camp were selected after cross examination from board members in the technical committee and due to the performances of the players during their various last outings.

He said, “A total of 14 players have been invited to camp ahead of the 2021 FIVB Age Group U19 Qualifiers and U21 Beach Volleyball in Thailand. We invited six U21 boys, four U21 Girls and four U19 Girls. The board believes this is an opportunity to breed new set of beach volleyball national team players.

“If you look critically at the senior beach volleyball team, you will discover some of these players also attended some international beach volleyball tournaments. This is an avenue to expose these younger players to different playing facility and equipment.”

List of invited beach volleyball players.

U21 Boys: Ahmed Abdulrasheed (Niger state), Emenike Collins (Nigeria Police), Chidebere Okeke (Nile University), Safa Collins (Edo State), Babalola Hussain (Plateau State) and Sunday Jubril.

U21 Girls: Tyokaa Doom (Benue state), Ifeoma Mordu (Delta state), Aishat Abdulraheem (Kwara state) and Ndukyaba Kelechi (Niger state).

U19 Girls: Naomi Yaro (FCT), Esther Mbah (FCT), Rita Amadi (New Generation’ Prt Harcourt) and Sarah Ali (Plateau state)

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NHF President Nkom, Prof. Agbo Attend 50th FIH Congress in Doha

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2 hours ago

October 22, 2026

The Gleamer

Cyril Ogar

President of the Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF), Engineer Simon Nkom, and NHF Board Member, Professor Ediga Agbo, are representing Nigeria at the landmark 50th Congress of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) in Doha, Qatar.

The congress brings together hockey leaders and administrators from across the world to deliberate on governance, policy direction and strategies for the future development of the sport.

Their participation provides Nigeria with an opportunity to engage with international stakeholders, exchange ideas and explore initiatives that can strengthen the growth and administration of hockey in the country.

Speaking on the significance of the gathering, Nkom said, “Our participation in this historic congress is an opportunity to learn from global best practices, build strategic relationships and identify initiatives that can contribute to the sustainable development of hockey in Nigeria.”

Agbo also emphasised the importance of translating international engagements into practical progress at home, saying, “The ultimate goal is to ensure that the knowledge and opportunities gained from this congress contribute meaningfully to the development of hockey in Nigeria, particularly in strengthening our structures and creating more opportunities for growth.”

The 50th FIH Congress marks a significant milestone for the international governing body, providing a platform for discussions and decisions that will shape the future of hockey globally.

For Nigeria, the engagement underscores the importance of international collaboration in advancing the sport, strengthening its administration and creating a sustainable pathway for hockey development across the country.

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