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Breaking: Nigerian Teen Goalkeeper Tops Finland’s Player of the Season Rankings
By Joel Ajayi
After initially being in contention for the Best Goalkeeper award in Finland, teenage Nigerian sensation Samuel Friday James has now surged ahead as the leading contender for the coveted Player of the Season title in Finland’s Ykkösliiga.
The SJK Akatemia shot-stopper, a proud product of Mavlon FC, has seen his stock rise dramatically thanks to a series of impressive performances between the sticks. His latest accolade comes after earning the nickname “penalty-stopping goalkeeper,” having saved yet another spot-kick in the team’s last group match.
Standing tall at 6 feet 5 inches, the former Flying Eagles goalkeeper has consistently displayed a commanding presence for SJK Akatemia. What has amazed football analysts in Finland is that Samuel only joined the club in February, yet his impact has been nothing short of remarkable.
In a football world where goalkeepers rarely compete with outfield players for top individual honors, Samuel’s rise to the top of the Player of the Season race is a testament to his outstanding talent and performance. It’s a rare feat that underscores his exceptional abilities and marks him as one of the league’s brightest stars.
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NVBF seeks continuous partnership with Abia Govt after successful 2025 Nat Div 1 & 2
Joel Ajayi
The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) have expressed profound appreciation to the Government and people of Abia State for their outstanding support and collaboration during the successful hosting of the final phase of the 2025 National Division 1 and 2 Volleyball Leagues.
In a statement signed by Engineer Musa Nimrod, NVBF President, the federation commended Abia State for its warm hospitality and commitment to the development of sports, particularly volleyball.
Nimrod explained that the successful event was a result of the strong partnership between the federation and the state government.
He said, “The Board of Administration of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, on behalf of the entire volleyball community in the country, wishes to express profound gratitude to the Government and people of Abia State for their noble collaboration in organizing the final phase of Division 1 and 2.”
He further highlighted that Abia State is gradually becoming a hub for volleyball in Nigeria.
Nimrod attributed the growth of volleyball to the government’s investment in youth and sports development.
He emphasised the NVBF desire to sustain and strengthen this partnership to further promote volleyball and empower young athletes across the nation.
“The federation remains grateful and looks forward to a more robust and progressive partnership with the Abia State Government in the future.”
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