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FCT agog as Alcon Cup kicks-off
The Permanent Secretary Federal Capital Territory Administration, Olusade Adesola says the Territory is committed to developing young talents in Sports to enable them attain their full potential.
He was speaking when he received the FCT ALCON CHAIRMAN CUP 2023 in his office.
Dr. Olusade said the talents at the grassroots were enormous and called all area councils to borrow a leaf from the 2023 FCT ALCON CHAIRMAN CUP.
He said the Territory will throw weight behind the organizers of the event to ensure their objectives were achieved.
On the occasion, Hon Danladi Chiya Executive Chairman Kwali Area Council promised that the competition will expose some hidden talents in FCT.
He said mouth watering rewards await winners of the tournament.
The Organiser Miss Football Nigeria and the 2023 ALGON CUP initiator Mr. Moses Ebahor, said amongst other razzmatazz the football action will youths between the ages of 16 and 23 competing.
According to Ebahor, the competition is geared towards talents discovery, Youth promotion and creating future stars for national development.
The matches will hold at the Kwali Football Pitch and Area 10 Football Field daily.
The FCT Algon Chairman Cup 2023 is to start from 27th September to 10th October 2023, at Area 10 Football pitch Abuja and Kwali Football Pitch, Kwali.
Sports
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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