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Clement Temile Football Foundation To Be Unveiled Saturday

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3 years ago

October 26, 2023

Joel Ajayi

The National Stadium Surulere, Lagos will come alive on Saturday, October 28th with a convergence of Ex Internationals and top Football personalities set to grace the unveiling of the Foundation of Former Super Eagles player Clement Temile.

The event is scheduled to take place at the National Institute for Sports from 10 a.m.

According to Temile “Football made me who I am today and I return all glory to God for the grace to serve my father’s land. Now I want to give back to the country by raising future stars by creating opportunities for them to showcase their God-given talents.”

The former Bendel Insurance, NNPC Warri, BCC Lions, and Abiola Babes player further said” We decided to unveil the Foundation at the Lagos National Stadium because of the fond memories the Super Eagles and Nigerian Sports shared here. I’m equally delighted that a lot of people are supporting this initiative and have pledged to be in attendance”.

Temile listed some of the aims and objectives of the Foundation”The Foundation’s objectives include Provision of educational opportunities for indigent students, to rehabilitate, assist injured, sick ex-players, give support to widows and families of late footballers, expose players to International Training Standards, mentor them to become good role models. Others are; educating players on how to manage resources, manage post-retirement life, and provide support to people in dire need.

The Temile Football Foundation has established strong contacts in countries like Georgia, South Africa, Israel, and Botswana towards implementing its mandate.

Ex-Super Eagles Stars Storm Lagos For memories of the good old days will be relieved on Saturday, October 28th, 2023 with the assemblage of former Nigerian Internationals set to attend the unveiling of the Clement Temile Football Foundation.

President of the players Union Tijani Babangida, Prince of Monaco Victor Ikpeba, Goalkeeper Peter Rufai, Monday Equavoen, Tajudeen Disu, Joshua Ekator, Wahidi Akanni, Tajudeen Ajide among others have confirmed that they will grace the unveiling.

Apart from the Ex Internationals, members of the Nigerian Football Supporters Club are expected to add color Clement Temile Football Foundation To Be Unveiled Saturday to the event, just as top football administrators and stakeholders will be in attendance.

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Vipers VC celebrate captain Esther Mbah on birthday

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19 hours ago

November 14, 2026

The Gleamer

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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