Sports
FCT Claims Double Victory at 2025 National School Volleyball U-15 Championship
Joel Ajayi
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) delivered an outstanding performance at the maiden National School Volleyball U-15 Championship, emerging champions in both the male and female categories.
The championship, which featured 15 teams from 10 states across Nigeria, took place from October 20 to 25, 2025, at the Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
The five-day tournament showcased remarkable displays of skill, teamwork, and passion from over 200 young athletes determined to make their mark on the national stage.
In the male category, FCT Team 1 clinched the gold medal after defeating Kaduna State in straight sets — 25-19, 25-20 — in a thrilling final that kept spectators on their feet. FCT Team 2 claimed the bronze medal, sealing a memorable double podium finish for the host territory.
The female final was an all-FCT showdown, with FCT Team 1 overpowering FCT Team 2 in dominant fashion — 25-11, 25-6 — to secure first place. Team Bayelsa earned the bronze medal after a commendable performance throughout the competition.
Individual and team awards were also presented at the closing ceremony. Edo State received the Fair Play Award in the female category for exemplary sportsmanship, while Cross River State earned the same honour in the male category.
The impressive outing by FCT underscored the territory’s growing commitment to grassroots sports development and the nurturing of young talents capable of excelling on national and international stages.
The championship, designed to promote school sports and discover future volleyball stars, has been widely praised as a major milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen youth participation in sports.
With FCT’s double victory setting the benchmark, the inaugural National School Volleyball U-15 Championship has laid a strong foundation for future editions and the sustained growth of volleyball across the country.
Sports
PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon Earns World Athletics Label
Nigeria’s foremost Sports Company, Nilayo Sports Management Limited (NSML) has announced the second edition of the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon, set to light up Nigeria’s capital city on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
With the theme “Steady Strides,” this year’s race captures the measured rhythm and determined pace that define world-class long-distance running, a reflection of the steady progress and ambitious vision shaping the marathon’s evolution into a global platinum-labelled event.
In a historic milestone for Nigerian sports, the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon has been officially awarded the prestigious World Athletics Label for its second edition, a distinction achieved in record time. This remarkable feat makes it the first marathon globally to earn the label so swiftly, underscoring both the organizational excellence of NSML and the dynamic rise of PremiumTrust Bank, currently celebrated as Nigeria’s fastest-growing commercial bank.
The 2025 edition is expected to attract elite international athletes, top local runners, and marathon enthusiasts from around the world, alongside officials from World Athletics who will oversee the competition.
Speaking on the announcement, Managing Director of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Yetunde Olopade, expressed excitement about the unique partnership with PremiumTrust Bank.
“This second edition is fundamentally unique because it represents the first-ever true super-partnership on such a dynamic sports property in our nation and arguably, globally. PremiumTrust Bank is not just a sponsor but the sole partner anchoring the establishment, organization, and consolidation of a global marathon in Nigeria’s capital city.
” We are proud and grateful for the bank’s visionary leadership, which not only recognized the immense potential of the first edition but is now single-handedly driving the race toward international acclaim.”
Managing Director of PremiumTrust Bank, Dr. Emmanuel Efe Emefienim (CON) emphasized the shared values underpinning the partnership.
“PremiumTrust Bank is built on the philosophy of rapid, impactful, and sustainable growth, and the theme of this year’s marathon perfectly reflects our operational ethos.”
“Attaining World Athletics Label status in just the second year validates that our investment is yielding world-class outcomes. We are deeply proud to be the sole partner building this monumental legacy, reinforcing our commitment to sports development, community wellbeing, excellence, and platforms where champions are made.”
The PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon 2025 promises to be a spectacular celebration of endurance, athleticism, and community spirit, further strengthening Abuja’s status on the global racing calendar.
Registration for participants is currently open as it promises to be another marathon spectacle on the 6th of December 2025.
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