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Naija Ratels Officially Unveil Sofiat Bankole At FIFA Goal Project
Sofiat Bankole Unveiled As Newest Member Of Naija Ratels, Scores On Debut
New Naija Ratels Signing Sofiat Bankole Unveiled, Scores On Debut.
Newly promoted NWFL Premiership side, Naija Ratels FC have announced the signing of forward Sofiat Bankole from Dreamstar Ladies FC Of Lagos.
The talented youngster has joined the team last week, but was officially unveiled on Sunday just before Naija Ratels first round AITEO Cup clash against Tin City Queens, at the FIFA Goal Project Package B, Abuja.
Bankole, who was a key member of the Dreamstar Ladies team that Participated in two consecutive NWFL Premiership seasons, brings with her a bevy of experience and choice at the attack for Manager, Bankole Olowookere and his technical crew.
The young forward who scored two goals during her debut match on Sunday against Tincity Queens posed with Naija Ratels yellow and green home kit, standing alongside Club President, Barrister Paul Edeh.
“I am so excited to be joining Naija Ratels FC.
“It’s a dream for me to be a part of this exciting squad and to work again with Bankole Olowookere, who steadily put me through when I was younger at Dreamstar Ladies. I look forward to doing well here and winning more titles with the team’, Bankole said.
“Now is time for a new challenge, Naija Ratels have really impressed me with their success in such a very short while. I really want to be successful here and am sure this is an environment I am looking forward to working in.” She concluded.
In his reaction, Club President, Barrister Paul Edeh said the club will continue with the policy of signing young players and taking them to great heights in their career.
“We won’t stop with our policy of signing young players to the squad. We believe in grooming them and making them achieve greatness here.
“Naija Ratels will continue improving and will definitely do well in the Premiership. We love to take it one day as it comes.” He concluded.
Sofiat Bankole joined Naija Ratels Officially on Sunday before their AITEO Cup game against Tincity Queens and ended up scoring a brace in Naija Ratels 5-1 bashing of the Jos based side.
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NVBF seeks continuous partnership with Abia Govt after successful 2025 Nat Div 1 & 2
Joel Ajayi
The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) have expressed profound appreciation to the Government and people of Abia State for their outstanding support and collaboration during the successful hosting of the final phase of the 2025 National Division 1 and 2 Volleyball Leagues.
In a statement signed by Engineer Musa Nimrod, NVBF President, the federation commended Abia State for its warm hospitality and commitment to the development of sports, particularly volleyball.
Nimrod explained that the successful event was a result of the strong partnership between the federation and the state government.
He said, “The Board of Administration of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, on behalf of the entire volleyball community in the country, wishes to express profound gratitude to the Government and people of Abia State for their noble collaboration in organizing the final phase of Division 1 and 2.”
He further highlighted that Abia State is gradually becoming a hub for volleyball in Nigeria.
Nimrod attributed the growth of volleyball to the government’s investment in youth and sports development.
He emphasised the NVBF desire to sustain and strengthen this partnership to further promote volleyball and empower young athletes across the nation.
“The federation remains grateful and looks forward to a more robust and progressive partnership with the Abia State Government in the future.”
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