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Elam unveils squad for U19 African Girls Nations Volleyball Championship

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3 years ago

August 30, 2022

The head coach of Nigeria U19 Girls’ team, Elishama Elam has unveiled his squad for the 2022 Girls’ U19 African Nations Volleyball Championship in Nigeria.

The 2022 Girls’ U19 African Nations Volleyball Championship is scheduled for 30th August to 10th September in Abuja, Nigeria.

The COAS Spikers gaffer named 14 players in the squad and will be assisted in the coaching crew by Tina Azomani (Delta Force) and the new Technical adviser, Alex Boskovic.

Elam revealed that the best players were selected after two months of camp and training at Ahmadu Bello Stadium (ABS) in Kaduna state.

He said the players are ready to make Nigeria proud at the championship adding that the team is fully prepared for any team.

Elam said, “After 6 weeks of preparations, we are ready for the 2022 Girls’ U19 African Nations Volleyball Championship. The girls have been active throughout this year; some of them played at the National Division 1 League; while others played in several invitational championships including beach championship.

“I was the head coach of the Nigeria U19 Girls when Cameroon defeated us in three games; this will not repeat itself again. Nigeria is better prepared and will put in her best at this year’s championship. In the coaching crew is the new Technical Adviser, Alex Boskovic and I am sure his tactical experience will be the joker for the country”.

FULL SQUAD:

Miriam Usman (CNS Spikers), Christiana Laban (Plateau Rocks), Blessing Unekwe (NSCDC), Aishat Abdulraheem (CNS Spikers), Mary Gana (Nigeria Customs Service), Naomi Yaro (Kada Emeralds), Charity Joseph (Niger Raven), Gift Michael (Kada Emeralds), Verity Onyegwu (The Queen VC), Ifeoma Mordi (COAS Spikers), Marvelous Chilota (Kada Emeralds), Deborah Chukwu (COAS Spikers), Joy Owoniyi (Olalomi) and Sarah Ali (COAS Spikers)

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Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja

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10 hours ago

June 7, 2025

The Gleamer

The event, filled with camaraderie and appreciation, provided an opportunity for Alhaji Solademi to acknowledge the vital role of the media in national development and the promotion of sports in Nigeria.

In a warm gesture of unity, oneness, togetherness and goodwill, the Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club, Abuja, Alhaji Abddulmajid Solademi, hosted a group of Basketball Journalists on Saturday at his residence in celebration of the Sallah festivities in Abuja.

The gathering that shows the importance of love, peace, and unity values which is crucial not just for the advancement of basketball, but for the overall progress of the nation.

However, the Sallah is a time to reflect on our shared humanity,” he said. “It’s a moment to support one another and to uphold the values that bring us together, rather than divide us.”

Guests at the event shared stories, enjoyed meals, Asun Rice, Oriental rice, Jollof Rice, Swallow in variety with a lot of drinks that mede them to engaged in meaningful discussions on the development of sports in Nigeria, with a special focus on grassroots basketball.

Many attendees praised Solademi for his unwavering support for the sporting community and his ongoing commitment to using sports as a powerful tool for youth empowerment and social transformation.

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