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Europe Tour : PFC Montana flogs Mavlon 5-0 in friendly game
Modest Nigerian clubside, FC Mavlon in the Nationwide League One ( NLO), received baptism of fire at their on – going training tour of Europe when they lost 5-0 to a strong Bulgarian clubside, PFC Montana, www.totorinews.com reports.
The friendly game which was played on Friday morning at Evima Football Field, Montana, Bulgaria saw the Nigerian team comprising of U19 players conceeding two goals early in the first half.
Muyiwa Showole tutored- side gradually came into the game and tried to curtail the attacking forays of PFC Montana attackers, as the scoreline stood at 2-0 going into the break.
However, the second half proved more difficult for FC Mavlon, as they were exposed further by PFC Montana and their razor – sharp attack struck with three more goals to end the game 5-0 at the end of 90 minutes.
In a brief chat after the game, showole said that the most important thing remains the exposure the management of Mavlon have given to the players and he expects the team to play better in their next friendly game tomorrow.
“What happened was strictly a learning curve for the players. This is their first playing against Europeans and I really appreciate the efforts of the management of Mavlon,” Showole said.
“I believe the players might have used to shake off whatever anxiety in their play especially at the beginning of the game and I expects a better performance in our next game.
“Improvement is allowed in football and this what Mavlon FC will display in other friendly games lined up in this training tour of Europe,” he said.
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NVBF President, Engr Nimrod Urges Families to Embrace Healthy Living at HOBA Novelty Sports
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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