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First Lady of Nigeria Opens 39th Women’s Club Championship
Joel Ajayi
Abuja, Nigeria, April 3, 2025 – The 2025 Women’s African Volleyball Club championship opening ceremony showcased the vibrancy of Africa and the color and diversity of Nigeria, Customs homeland.
Hundreds of fans packed into Mushood Abiola Sport Indoor Hall, to witness the official opening of the 39th edition of the continent’s most prestigious event for clubs under the patronage of the first lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu (CON), and in the presence of CAVB president Bouchra Hajij and the Controller General of Nigeria Customs Service among other top dignitaries.
At the start of the ceremony, conceived by music, typical Nigerian dancers, art and culture as fans wept and bowed their heads with the emotion of the moment.
Sixteen clubs representing ten African countries symbolized what Africa meant by unity and the unprecedented development of the game in the continent.
This is the second time the West African giants hosting this tournament, last hosted it in 1996 but the first time coming to the city of Abuja.
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FCT Outplays Edo to Grab Handball Bronze at Gateway Games
By Joel Ajayi
Team FCT bounced back from their narrow semi-final defeat to hosts Ogun State with an emphatic victory over Team Edo to secure the bronze medal in handball at the 2024 Gateway Games.
In the third-place match played on Tuesday at the Alake Sports Complex in Abeokuta, Ogun State, the resilient FCT side dominated proceedings and overpowered their Edo counterparts with a convincing 30–17 win.
Displaying determination and teamwork, Team FCT shook off the disappointment of missing out on the final and ended the tournament on a high, earning praise from spectators and officials alike for their spirited performance.
Speaking after the victory, FCT Handball Coach Ayo Joshua attributed the success to the team’s resilience and strong desire to win a medal.
“We planned for gold but, unfortunately, we couldn’t achieve that. However, we are happy that we didn’t leave Ogun State empty-handed—we were able to secure the bronze medal,” he said.
“We have the best team, skillful players who follow instructions, and by the grace of God, come the next festival in Enugu, FCT Handball will come out even stronger.”
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