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CAVB Zone 3 Nations Cup: We are not in Ghana to count stars says Odumo

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6 years ago

August 1, 2019

The coach of Nigeria U23 volleyball team, Augustine Odumo said his team is not in Ghana to count the number of stars at the CAVB Zone 3 Nations Cup.

The 2019 CAVB Zone 3 Nations Cup is scheduled for 2^nd to 9^th August, 2019 at Lebanon House in Accra, Ghana.

Odumo said expressed his belief in the U23 team to win the 2019 CAVB Zone 3 Nations Cup.

The former senior team coach pointed out that positive mindedness and togetherness will play a massive role at the tournament.

While giving credits to the NVBF board led by Engineer Musa Nimrod, Odumo believes the age grade teams can put Nigeria on the world map.

He said, “The team comprises of very young players and the mission is very simple; go and win the trophy in Ghana. I have so much confidence in these set of players that they will do well at the 2019 CAVB Zone 3 Nations Cup”.

List of selected:

Setters: Patrick Davou (Nigeria Customs Service) and Stanley Manfred (UCEM of Enugu)

Middle: Philip Akande (Nigeria Customs Service), Pascal Ozakoye (Plateau Rocks) and Jayeola Abdulqodri (Offa Spikers)

Sides: Timothy Ogwulumba (Sunshine Spikers), Michael Abari (Kano Pillars) and Promise Abeki (Famous Spikers).

Opposite Setters: Babalola Hussaine (Nigeria Police Force) and Samuel Augustine (Nigeria Immigrations Service)

Liberos: Zakariya Sylvanus (Plateau Rocks) and Peter John (Nigeria Immigration Service)

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FCT Outplays Edo to Grab Handball Bronze at Gateway Games

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2 weeks ago

May 27, 2025

The Gleamer

By Joel Ajayi

Team FCT bounced back from their narrow semi-final defeat to hosts Ogun State with an emphatic victory over Team Edo to secure the bronze medal in handball at the 2024 Gateway Games.

In the third-place match played on Tuesday at the Alake Sports Complex in Abeokuta, Ogun State, the resilient FCT side dominated proceedings and overpowered their Edo counterparts with a convincing 30–17 win.

Displaying determination and teamwork, Team FCT shook off the disappointment of missing out on the final and ended the tournament on a high, earning praise from spectators and officials alike for their spirited performance.

Speaking after the victory, FCT Handball Coach Ayo Joshua attributed the success to the team’s resilience and strong desire to win a medal.

“We planned for gold but, unfortunately, we couldn’t achieve that. However, we are happy that we didn’t leave Ogun State empty-handed—we were able to secure the bronze medal,” he said.

“We have the best team, skillful players who follow instructions, and by the grace of God, come the next festival in Enugu, FCT Handball will come out even stronger.”

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