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Nasarawa Sports Commissioner, Secretary Leads Football Stakeholders To Encourage Lobi Stars At Training
Joel Ajayi
..Assure total support ahead of Abia Warriors Clash
Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Nasarawa State, Hon Jafaru Ango accompanied by his Permanent Secretary, Barr. Isaac Danladi today (Thursday) led a delegation of football stakeholders in the state to encourage Lobi Stars Football Club during the team’s training session at Lafia Township Stadium.
During the visit, Hon. Ango said, they were at the stadium to show love to the club and to assure them that, they were behind them as they play their home games in Lafia, maintaining that, the entire team should take the environment as their home.
Team Captain, Daniel Atsaka while responding on behalf of Lobi Stars thanked the Youth and Sports Development Commissioner and his team for their unwavering support since adopting Lafia as their home ground, adding that, The Pride of Benue won’t take the hospitality for granted.
The shot-stopper thanked the Governor of Benue State, Rev Fr. Hyacinth Alia, Chairman of Lobi Stars, Barr. Sam Ode and Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the club, Dominic Iorfa for their tireless efforts in ensuring that the welfare of the club remains their priority.
The Commissioner was accompanied on the visit by the Permanent, Isaac Danladi, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth and Sports Hon Shaibu Sani, Director of Administration and Supply, Mustapha Sani, Director of Sports Mr Lawrence Shammah, Director of Finance and Administration Yakubu Abdul Balarebe amongst others.
Lobi Stars will host Abia Warriors on matchday 4 on Saturday in the ongoing NPFL 2023/2024 season.
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Vipers VC celebrate captain Esther Mbah on birthday
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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