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CHANQ: Go for victory, Nigerians are behind you – Zulu, SSA Grassroot Sports Development charges Eagles
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development,Adeyinka Adeboye, popularly known as Zulu, has charged home-based Super Eagles, to go for victory against their Ghanaian counterpart today.
The Coach Daniel Ogunmodede-tutored Super Eagles B will host in the second leg at the Black Galaxies at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo to pick at one of the tickets for next year’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) to be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania from February 1st to 28th February, 2025. The first leg in Accra a week ago ended goalless.
Zulu, a seasoned sports administrator, in a release by his media office on Saturday said, “I want to call on our boys to go for victory against the Black Galaxies as the whole country is behind them. They are our pride and we will do all that is possible to make sure that they fly past their eternal rival.
“I want to urge them to maintain and sustain maximum concentration in the course of the match, approach the match with all seriousness, be tactical in their approach and listen to the coach’s instructions.
“They should bear in mind the recent happenings between us and Ghana. They are the reason we did not attend the last CHAN and international tournaments. They have been a thorn in our flesh The Black Stars denied. us the World Cup qualification for Qatar 2022 and eliminated the Super Eagles B from previous editions in 2009, 2014, and 2023. I believe with determination, concentration and the never-say-die Nigerian spirit in our boys, the Super Eagles B will make us proud today. I wish them all the best.”
The winners between Nigeria and Ghana will join other qualifiers for the Championship proper and if Nigeria wins, it will be reaching its first CHAN finals since 2018.
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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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