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Masters (Amateurs) tournament: Ali race to top of leaderboard

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5 years ago

December 16, 2021

David Ali on Thursday raced out to the top of the leaderboard after a brilliant first round at the Arsenal golf course, Owerri.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that six amateur golfers teed off at the luscious pastures of the famous and eclectic Arsenal golf course.

The tournament manager, Ndubuisi Okeya who confirmed the result to NAN noted that Ali, number five on the amateur order of merit 2021, finished the day, top of the leaderboard.

“The Benue Amateur player started his round with a par, then a birdie which followed on the third hole before making bogeys on the fourth, fifth, and sixth hole and finishing the first 9 with birdies.

“He opened his back nine with a birdie and bogey on 10th/11th hole; three more birdies on 12th, 14th and 18th hole for a round score of 1 under (71),” he said.

Ali was quoted as saying that he was excited with his performance and hoped to replicate the same in the second, third and final rounds.

Okeya said Joseph Moses and Uchenna Anoruo who hold the first and second place in the tours order of merit respectively were tied in second place at the end of the first round.

“These two entered the first round with confidence after shooting a 1 over (73), still good enough to ascend to the top of leaderboard if they give it their best shot in subsequent rounds.

“The tournament gets tougher as the remaining players are unsure of victory but are willing to fight till the end.

“The buzz however on everyone’s mind is if Ali will remain top of the leaderboard at the end of the tournament,” he said

NAN

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Vipers VC celebrate captain Esther Mbah on birthday

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17 hours ago

November 14, 2026

The Gleamer

Cyril Ogar

Vipers Volleyball Club have felicitated with their captain, Esther Mbah on the occasion of her birthday.

In a statement signed by the Vipers VC Team Manager, Suraj Abiodun Jabar; the club described Mbah as a leader who has consistently demonstrated excellence both on and off the court.

The statement also praised the Nigerian international for her valuable contributions to the club.

The statement mentioned her role in guiding Vipers to a second-place finish at the 2026 CAVB Zone 3 Club Championship in Ghana.

It read: “The management of Vipers Volleyball Club wants to celebrate Esther Mbah on the occasion of her birthday.

“She has been an asset to Vipers since joining the club, demonstrating outstanding commitment, dedication and leadership.

“Her contributions to the growth and success of the team have been invaluable.

“We appreciate her efforts, professionalism and the positive influence she continues to have on her teammates. We wish her more successful years ahead, good health and greater achievements.”

The club concluded its birthday message by wishing the experienced player continued success as she leads the team towards achieving more honours.

Beyond her achievements at club level, Mbah won a bronze medal for Nigeria at the 2024 African Games in Ghana, further establishing herself as one of the country’s accomplished volleyball players.

She has also secured qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, adding another milestone to her growing career.

In their separate messages, board members of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, James Datuhun and Chinedu Onikeku (OLY) as well as Coordinator of Vipers VC, Samuel Onikeku wished the Nigeria international a glamorous birthday.

They hailed Esther Mbah for exhibiting a high level of leadership trait since joining the team.

The stakeholders prayed for good health and ultimately success as she prepares for the Beach Volleyball event at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

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