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FTA Boss Hails NIGTEQ, LOC Over Successful Hosting Of Nigeria Challenger Teqball Series
FCT Teqball Association (FTA) chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Galadima, has commended the Nigeria Teqball Federation (NIGTEQ) Local Organizing Committee (LOC) and stakeholders for the successful hosting of the inaugural Nigeria Challenger Series.
In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by the FCT Teqball Media Officer Olawale Ayeni Galadima hailed the FCT Teqball Team for the performance while calling on the private sector to partner with the federation and states association in making Teqball a household sport in the country?
“We at the FTA commend the president, board members of the NIGTEQ, the LOC and other stakeholders for the successful hosting of the Nigeria Challenger Teqball Series in Abuja.
“The organization and competitiveness from the players surpassed the expectations of many Nigerians which was line with international best practices, this is indeed a great feat for the federation as the tournament have also paved way for the development of Teqball at the grassroots across the country.
“FTA remain committed in the development of the sport in the nation’s capital. while we we call on the private sector to support the rapid growth of Teqball in the country” he said.
The championship tagged ‘Abuja 2021’ which is organized by the Nigeria Teqball Federation (NIGTEQ) took place from 26th to 30th August 2021 at the Turf Arena, Central Business District, and the NTIC Campus, Wuse II, Abuja saw dollars raining for the champions.
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Nigeria Customs Service Embarks on Training Tour
Joel Ajayi
As part of preparations for the 2025 African Women’s Club Championship, the Nigeria Customs Service women’s volleyball team has embarked on a training tour in Benin Republic.
The tournament is scheduled to take place from April 1 to 14 in Abuja, Nigeria.
The team departed for Benin Republic on Wednesday.
The Sports Secretary of the Nigeria Customs Service, Samuel Onikeku, appreciated the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi MFR, and his management team for approving the training tour.
He emphasised that the tour would allow the players and coaching crew to assess their level of preparedness for the upcoming championship.
Onikeku expressed confidence in the team’s potential to make a strong impression at the tournament, citing the support received from the Federal Government of Nigeria, particularly through the First Lady, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON.
He said, “The volleyball team has traveled to Benin Republic for a 10-day training tour. The players have been in camp since February, and this tour will provide them with an opportunity to compete against teams outside the country.
“I want to appreciate the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi MFR, and his management team for approving this training tour.
“During the training tour, Nigeria Customs Service will take on strong opponents from Benin Republic, Ghana and Togo.
“The support we received from Nigeria’s First Lady, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON, has been tremendous, and the team is committed to making the country proud.”
He said the service is determined to better their position after finishing fourth place in 2021.
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