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Beach Volleyball: OmiGuard, Customs rule President Cup
OmiGuard International and Nigeria Customs Service are champions of the 2022 President Beach Volleyball Cup in the men and women category respectively on Tuesday.
OmiGuard International (Andrew Sunday/Godwin Shekarau) defeated former champions, Kada Kings (Uche Augustine /Peter Jasper) 2-0 (21-19, 21-15) in the men’s final while Nigeria Immigration Service (Goodluck Anyasodike/Emmanuel Emenike) beat Nigeria Customs Service (Emmanuel Udah/Hilary Simon) to settle for third position.
In the women’s senior category, Nigeria Customs Service (Francisca Ikhiede/Tochukwu Nnoruga) who are the defending champions retained their title while the Adamawa queens (Jummai Bitrus/Ijeoma Ukpachi) came runners up with the NSCDC (Albertina Francis/Happy Wushilang) taking the third position after seeing off stubborn Kada Emeralds 2-1 (23-21, 18-21, 15-5).
In the U-18 girls, Rubicon team came first while the pro- spikers picked second position with Kada queens coming third behind.
For the U-19 boys, Kada Kings emerged winners while Borno state team came runners up with the Nile University team coming third.
The 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions in the male and female senior categories went home with trophies, balls and a cash prize of N150,000, N120,000 and N100,000 respectively.
In the U-18 girls and U-19 boys, the winners went home with a trophy, balls and cash prize of N120,000, N100,000 and N80,000 respectively.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, President Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) Engineer Musa Nimrod commended all the players for a team spirit exhibited while the championship lasted.
He disclosed that the Beach Volleyball tour will start in July and is scheduled to hold in Adamawa. Ibadan and Akwa Ibom, adding that the tour will be open and no categorization.
Nimrod further disclosed that Nigeria is participating in Commonwealth Games qualifications, adding also that Nigeria is also bidding for the hosting right of the African Beach U-18 and U-19 championship.
He solicited for sponsorship and partnership, stressing that the Federation alone cannot foot all the bills effectively.
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Thrills as 2026 National Hockey Super League Opens in Abuja — NHF President Promises Greater Innovation
Cyril Ogar
The atmosphere was electric on Saturday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, as the 2026 National Hockey Super League officially kicked off in grand style.
The championship, which runs from November 1st to 9th, features 13 male and 8 female teams from across the country competing for supremacy in Nigeria’s top-tier hockey competition.
In the opening fixtures, Police Machine dominated IGP Flickers 9–1, Kada Stars overwhelmed Adamawa 13–0, Plateau edged Ekiti 1–0, while Niger Flickers crushed Team Katsina 10–0.
Speaking at the ceremony, President of the Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF), Engr. Simon Nkom, expressed satisfaction with the smooth start, describing the league as a key milestone in the Federation’s renewed drive to strengthen grassroots hockey and promote national development of the sport.
“This is indeed a proud moment for us. We are here to witness a national event that we hold in very high esteem,” he said. “It’s a great way to end the year, return to our grassroots, and continue developing the game.”
Nkom, who also serves as an Executive Member of the African Hockey Federation Board, assured that the Federation will sustain its current momentum and introduce more innovations in 2027 to further elevate Nigerian hockey both locally and internationally.
“Our focus remains on building a strong foundation for our players and promoting discipline, teamwork, and fair play,” he added.
“Beyond monetary rewards, the experience gained here is invaluable. We will continue to recognize excellence through awards for Best Player, Best Goalkeeper, Youngest Player, and Most Disciplined Team.”
The Tournament Director, Mr. Falore Olajuyigbe, confirmed that the league will run for one week, ending on November 8th, with teams departing the following day. He praised the level of play and organization so far.
“The matches have been exciting and competitive. Attendance has been encouraging, and we’re confident that the quality of play will keep improving,” Olajuyigbe said.
He added that the tournament is benefitting from lessons learned during Nigeria’s participation in the African Club Championship in Ismailia, Egypt, noting that two Nigerian umpires who officiated at that continental event are also part of the officiating crew in Abuja.
As the 2026 National Hockey Super League unfolds, excitement continues to build among fans and players alike, with Abuja firmly at the center of Nigeria’s hockey action.
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