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Maj Gen Gagariga: The young players are impressive in Kontagora
Major General Taritimiye Gagariga says he is impressed by the display of the young players at the ongoing 2022 Kontagora Invitational Challenge in Nigeria state.
Maj Gen Gagariga who is the sponsor of the invitational challenge stated that the young players are contributing to the victory of their various teams while others are making meaningful progress.
He emphasized that the objective of the competition is to consolidate the grassroot volleyball which he started in 2021.
The board member, Nigeria Volleyball Federation said, “I am satisfied with the performances of the players; as you all know that the objective of the Kontagora Challenge is to consolidate the grassroot volleyball which we started last year.
“It has been revealing especially for the new teams that joined the challenge train.”
He said, “There is a need for mentorship from the senior players; the young players are doing excellently well. The Local Organising Committee have seen a few talents including a Libero and opposite player. We will see what we can do to nurture these talents, the challenge accommodated the senior players to mentor them and I know the program of mentorship is already yielding fruit.”
Maj Gen Gagariga said this is the first time the Nigeria Army, Chief of Naval Staff, Nigeria Air Force and other military formations will be represented at a volleyball competition in Nigeria
He said, “I urge them to keep the game alive and ensure the grassroots which we all started way back in 1985 is being pushed forward.”
Day 4 results-
Women’s Quarterfinals:
Niger Raven v Rhino 3-0 (25-16, 25-19, 26-24)
G-RANKS v Defence Spikers 3-1 (25-19, 15-25, 25-23, 25-19)
Chief of Naval Staff v Kada Emeralds 3-1 (21-25, 25-16, 25-14, 25-20)
COAS Spikers v OFFA VC 3-0 (25-12, 25-15, 25-10)
Men-
G-Ranks v Kada Kings 1-2 (19-25, 25-21, 17-19)
COAS Spikers v Katsina United 2-1 (25-23, 24-26, 15-11)
Chief of Naval Staff v Stinging Bees of Katari 2-0 (25-13, 25-19)
Scorpion Spikers v Life Camp 1-2 (25-27, 31-29, 12-15)
Sports
“ This Award Gives Me Hope” Makanjuola Nureni Honoured for His Dedication to Nigerian Sports
Abuja-based football administrator and philanthropist, Makanjuola Nureni, has been honoured with the Distinguished Service Award by the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) in recognition of his outstanding support to sports journalism and his immense contributions to sports development in Nigeria.
The prestigious award was presented on Friday in Abuja during SWAN’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration held in Abuja, marking 60 years of promoting sports journalism and excellence across the nation.
Expressing his gratitude after receiving the honour, Makanjuola Nureni described the award as a source of inspiration and renewed motivation to continue his lifelong commitment to youth and grassroots sports.
“This award gives me hope and motivation to do more. It’s a source of inspiration to me and my supporters, and I believe it will encourage us to invest more in youth sports development in Nigeria,” he said.
He added that the recognition serves as a morale booster after decades of hard work and silent impact in the sports community.
“I feel happy and fulfilled because we have been doing this for decades, and many times, our efforts went unnoticed. But I thank God that SWAN recognized people like us,” Nureni expressed.
Makanjuola Nureni is the founder and owner of Water FC Academy, a renowned football institution based in Abuja that focuses on discovering, nurturing, and empowering young Nigerian talents.
Through Water FC, he has developed and sponsored numerous players who have gone on to represent Nigeria’s national teams and play professionally in clubs across Africa, Europe, and beyond.
His consistency, passion, and investment in the development of young athletes have made him a key figure in Nigerian grassroots football.
In presenting the award, SWAN commended Nureni’s unwavering dedication to the growth of sports and his continuous support for sports journalism and youth empowerment.
The association highlighted his decades-long service to football development and described him as a true partner in the promotion of excellence within Nigerian sports.
The SWAN Diamond Jubilee Celebration brought together prominent figures from sports administration, the media, and government sectors to honour individuals and organizations whose contributions have advanced sports development and journalism in Nigeria.
Nureni’s recognition stands out as a testament to his vision, consistency, and commitment to creating opportunities for young athletes and strengthening the foundation of Nigerian football.
With this honour, Makanjuola Nureni further cements his legacy as one of the foremost private contributors to sports growth and youth development in Nigeria.
His story continues to inspire a new generation of sports administrators and philanthropists dedicated to transforming Nigerian sports from the grassroots up.
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