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Chairman House Committee On Sports Hon Kabiru Amadu Expresses Confidence In Super Eagles Ahead Of Double Header AFCON Qualifiers Against Libya
Joel Ajayi
The New Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Sports and the Lawmaker Representing Gusau/Tsafe Federal constituency of Zamfara State, Honourable Kabiru Amadu, has charged the Super Eagles to secure a maximum of six points in their AFCON Double-Header Qualifiers against Libya.
A statement Signed by the Media Team of the Chairman House Committee on Sports on Wednesday in Abuja reveals that the Nigeria Super Eagles have all the qualities to secure the needed wins in the two games and they just need to show it during the two games.
The Super Eagles will take on the Mediterranean Knights of Libya in Match Day three of the Qualifiers on Friday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo before a return leg in Libya on Tuesday next week in Benghazi.
” I do not doubt that the boys will make us proud against Libya, especially going by the way they played in the last round of matches”.
” I was impressed with what I saw them play against the Benin Republic in Uyo and even the performance against Rwanda in Kigali was also very good despite the draw”.
” I am expecting them to step up that performance this Friday and continue from where they stopped in the last round of games “.
” I also want the players to know that as lawmakers, the National Assembly is fully behind them and the Speaker of the House, Honourable Tajudeen Abbas is always rooting for them to make Nigerians proud”, he added.
Nigeria currently tops her Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Group D with four points from two matches ahead of Friday’s tie with Libya.
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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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