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Yobe, Doma qualify for NNL Super 8 as Adamawa United go down

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Yobe Desert Stars of Damaturu and Doma FC of Gombe have qualified for the Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 8.

To book their place Yobe managed a 1-0 home win against Basira in a keenly contested battle.

The home win saw Yobe top the Conference D table with 20 points while Doma which was on stand by this week finished second with 19 points.

Despite fighting doggedly till the end Kebbi missed the Super 8 narrowly. Kebbi secured a 2-1 away victory over Sporting Supreme a result that failed to catapult them to the Super 8 as they ended the season with 18 points.

New comers Kada Stars of Kaduna escaped relegation with a 2-1 home victory over Adamawa United in what was a winner takes all encounter.

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NVBF President, Engr Nimrod Urges Families to Embrace Healthy Living at HOBA Novelty Sports

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Joel Ajayi

President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has called on Nigerian families to adopt healthy living habits through regular participation in sporting and fitness activities.

Nimrod made the call on Sunday during the third edition of the Hoba Development Association, Abuja Chapter, novelty sports event held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.

He noted that physical activities such as sports are vital to fostering family bonds, community interaction, and overall well-being.

“The rate of health-related incidents such as slumping is increasing, but regular exercise helps improve the health of both parents and children,” he said. “Events like this bring families together, allowing parents and children to interact and know each other better.”

Also speaking, the stand-in Chairman of the Hoba Community, Barrister Nathan Naandeti, highlighted the significance of the annual novelty games, describing them as a unifying platform for members of the community.

“It’s something we do every year to promote unity, togetherness, and fitness among our people. Sports is part of who we are,” he stated.

Men, women, and children from the Hoba community participated in various sporting activities, including volleyball, badminton, football, and aerobics—all aimed at encouraging relaxation, fitness, and bonding among families.

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