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NFF Board Member Hon. Nse Essein appointed as Patron of Nigeria Football Academies Championship
Newly Elected Nigeria Football Federation Executive board member Rt. Hon. Nse Essien has been appointed as the Patron of the Nigeria Football Academies Championship in a partnership that is birthed between the Berackiah International and the Association of proprietors of Football Academies in Nigeria (APFAN).
The Nigeria Football Academies Championship which has been set up to discover quality players from the grassroots decided to appoint the NFF Executive Board Member due to his rich knowledge, discoveries and development of the game as a grassroot person.
Hon. Nse Essien, Deputy Whip of the House of Assembly and the Chairman House Committee on security, Youth and Sports in the Akwa-Ibom State assembly has seen Akwa United to several successes including the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) trophy since the creation of the Akwa-Ibom State and some FA Cups under his reigns so far.
The Club Proprietor of FC One Rocket a Nigeria National League club side, Hon. Nse Essien (Indomitable) has he fondly called by his admirers, saw on his players Daniel Doga who picked several Man of the Match Award among the conquering WAFU U-20 tournament in Niamey Niger Republic few months back.
Speaking on the appointment of Hon. Nse Essien, CEO/MD Berackiah International Mr Wonders Nwigwe Nduka was full of praise about the choice of appointing the newly elected NFF board member as the patron of the Nigeria Football Academies Championdhip.
“When you look at the pedigree of Hon. Nse Essien and what he has been doing for football, you will agree with me that He deserves such a reputable position because of the level he is operating from as someone who believes that the grassroots is the pull of the future great professionals”.
The official decoration of Hon. Nse Essien as the Patron of the Nigeria Football Academies Championship will be schedule to host in December 2022.
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NVBF President, Engr Nimrod Urges Families to Embrace Healthy Living at HOBA Novelty Sports
Joel Ajayi
President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has called on Nigerian families to adopt healthy living habits through regular participation in sporting and fitness activities.
Nimrod made the call on Sunday during the third edition of the Hoba Development Association, Abuja Chapter, novelty sports event held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
He noted that physical activities such as sports are vital to fostering family bonds, community interaction, and overall well-being.
“The rate of health-related incidents such as slumping is increasing, but regular exercise helps improve the health of both parents and children,” he said. “Events like this bring families together, allowing parents and children to interact and know each other better.”
Also speaking, the stand-in Chairman of the Hoba Community, Barrister Nathan Naandeti, highlighted the significance of the annual novelty games, describing them as a unifying platform for members of the community.
“It’s something we do every year to promote unity, togetherness, and fitness among our people. Sports is part of who we are,” he stated.
Men, women, and children from the Hoba community participated in various sporting activities, including volleyball, badminton, football, and aerobics—all aimed at encouraging relaxation, fitness, and bonding among families.
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