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Ifeanyi Ubah, Soname Lead NPIFL Delegation To Abuja

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June 2, 2020

The duo proprietors of Remo Stars and FC Ifeanyi Ubah, Hon. Kunle Soname and Senator Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah will lead six-man committee of the Nigeria Private Investors Football League, NPIFL, to their maiden meeting in Abuja.

The meeting which will hold next Saturday, serves as the first step for the proposed league and also for all the proprietors of the registered and intended private clubs to come together to deliberate on registration, getting approval from the authority, setting up of committees to oversee, and discuss other important issues like partnership, sponsorship and club registration.

President, Go-Round FC, Mr Felix, Chairman Dynamite FC, Bernard, Proprietor, Yarma FC, Alhaji Faruk Yarmalight, Chairman, Kada City FC, Ekene Adams are other members of the committee saddled with the responsibility of registration of the league.

The league body appealed to those who want to register and partner to hold on till next week when all details will be in public space after this weekend’s Executive Committee meeting.

The executive meeting will also unveil the NPIFL intended investors and partners within and outside Nigeria who are willing to give the league the needed supports.

Recall that BSN Sports reports that over 10 private owned clubs in Nigeria have registered while more than 15 others have shown interest to participate in the Division One, Division Two and Youth League which will be shown live on Television .

The champions of the Division One will smile to bank to cash One hundred million while the runners-up and third-placed clubs receive Sixty million and Forty million respectively.

The league champions, runners-up and third-placed will not participate in the CAF organised inter-club competitions.

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Kudos to Nigeria’s First Lady, Customs, Others – CAVB Officials

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3 days ago

April 16, 2025

The Gleamer

…Says Nigeria is safe for international tournaments

By Joel Ajayi
In defiance of longstanding international perceptions suggesting Nigeria is unsafe, the recently concluded African Women’s Volleyball Club Championship in Abuja has rewritten the narrative. Officials from across the continent have hailed Nigeria as one of the safest places to host international tournaments.

The curtain has officially fallen on the competition, and once again, Egyptian giants Zamalek SC have made history—clinching their third consecutive title with a thrilling 3-1 victory over fierce rivals Al-Ahly. The final, held at the MKO Abiola National Stadium’s Indoor Arena on Sunday, April 13, 2025, was an electrifying encounter with set scores of 29-27, 22-25, 25-20, and 25-22.

In interviews conducted in Abuja, officials from the Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) expressed immense satisfaction with the event and extended heartfelt appreciation to the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu; the Nigeria Customs Service; the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF); and all Nigerians whose efforts ensured the success of the tournament.

They praised Senator Oluremi Tinubu for championing women’s causes and for her role as the grand patron of the competition. Commendation also went to the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, and NVBF President, Musa Nimrod, for organizing what was widely described as a world-class event.

CAVB President, Bouchra Hajij, who also serves as the first Vice President of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB), was full of praise for the hosts. She lauded the organization and the facilities provided, particularly by the Nigeria Customs Service, noting that Nigeria—and Africa at large—is more than capable of hosting high-level international competitions.

“We had hundreds of countries from all continents following this event online. Nigeria has proven itself as a safe country, equipped with top-class infrastructure and facilities,” Hajij stated. “With 16 teams from across Africa, everything went smoothly. I hope in the coming years, Nigeria will host more African championships—whether indoor or beach volleyball.”

She also extended gratitude to the Nigeria Olympic Committee and the media for their vital roles in the success of the championship, emphasizing the importance of media coverage in growing the sport.

Bai Dodou Jallow, President of the Gambia Volleyball Federation and Deputy President of the Kenya Volleyball Federation, also lauded the organizers. “With what we’ve seen from the NVBF and the Customs, this competition was held at the highest standard for women’s volleyball in Africa. The environment and organization were excellent,” he said. “Africa, especially black African countries, can now confidently compete at the global level.”

He called on the private sector to support volleyball in Nigeria and across Africa to ensure continued progress.

Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Volleyball Club Technical Director, Paul Bitok, revealed his club plans to host the competition in 2026 after drawing inspiration from Nigeria’s hosting. “This is the best tournament I’ve witnessed in over 20 years of attending. Customs have proven they can host major competitions beyond Africa,” Bitok said.

Medical delegate from Benin Republic, Boni Nadege, described the tournament as “a celebration of women,” thanking the First Lady and Nigeria Customs for a well-organized event. “This proves that black African countries can also host major competitions to promote volleyball. We may not have reached the finals, but we’ve learned a lot.”

A delegate from Malawi, Japier Mhango, expressed deep appreciation to the Nigerian government and its people. “Our stay has been exceptional. We’ve been well taken care of, and this has been a well-organized tournament. The level of competition was impressive.”

As the final whistle sounded, Nigeria didn’t just host a volleyball championship—it hosted the continent, redefined perceptions, and reminded the world of its capability and hospitality.

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