Sports
Nigeria Customs Crowned Champions of 2025 Super Volleyball Championship
Cyril Ogar
The Nigeria Customs Service defeated the Ghana Air Force 3-0 (25–20, 25–23, 25–14) to emerge champions of the 2025 Super Volleyball Championship in the women’s category on Sunday, November 23.
Nigeria’s sole representative were unbeaten throughout the tournament recording resounding victory against Ghana Navy, Kalibi, Ghana Immigration and Elwak Wings at the Borteyman Sports Complex in Accra, Ghana.
The Head of Sports of the Nigeria Customs Service, Samuel Onikeku, attributed the team’s success to the substantial investment and unwavering support of the Comptroller General of Customs, Dr. Adewale Adeniyi (MFR).
Onikeku noted that the CGC has invested heavily in the team and created an enabling environment for the players to fully express their potential.
He commended the players and the technical crew for their commitment and for ensuring that Nigeria finished on top of the podium.
“We are grateful for the continuous support of the Comptroller General of Customs, Adeniyi Adewale, for ensuring our participation in the Super Volleyball Championship. The entire team dedicates this victory to the CGC, and we promise to continue flying the nation’s flag high.
“The CGC has invested a lot in the team, and this phase serves as preparation for the 2025 CGC Volleyball Premier League coming up next December. We are the defending champions in the women’s category, and the plan is to retain it.”
Nigeria scooped five awards at the tournament, which includes; Kelechi Genevieve (MVP and Best Opposite), Maryam Ibrahim (Best Attacker), Aisha Umar (Best Server), Bukky Oluwatosin (Best Middle Blocker and Suleiman Ajeigbe (Best Coach)
Sports
World Athletics, AFN Set for Press Conference Ahead of Abuja City International Half Marathon
Joel Ajayi
With only 10 days remaining before the commencement of the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon, the organising committee has confirmed that the World Press Conference for the marathon will hold on friday, 5th December, where officials from World Athletics, the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), event partners, and other distinguished dignitaries are expected to be in attendance.
It was stated that the briefing will highlight final race arrangements, athlete participation, technical details, safety measures, and other relevant information for the international and local sporting communities.
The organisers also announced that media accreditation has officially opened, encouraging journalists, photographers, broadcasters, and digital media practitioners to apply through the designated online link:
👉 https://forms.gle/CiNHAv4RDw3Eh5Rj7
They emphasised that early accreditation would ensure seamless processing ahead of the event.
The PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon is projected to attract top-tier competitors and deliver a world-class road-running spectacle, reinforcing Abuja’s growing reputation as a hub for major international sporting events.
-
Featured6 years agoLampard Names New Chelsea Manager
-
Featured6 years agoFG To Extends Lockdown In FCT, Lagos Ogun states For 7days
-
Featured6 years agoChildren Custody: Court Adjourns Mike Ezuruonye, Wife’s Case To April 7
-
Featured6 years agoNYSC Dismisses Report Of DG’s Plan To Islamize Benue Orientation Camp
-
Featured4 years agoTransfer Saga: How Mikel Obi Refused to compensate me After I Linked Him Worth $4m Deal In Kuwait SC – Okafor
-
Sports3 years ago
TINUBU LAMBAST DELE MOMODU
-
News11 months agoZulu to Super Eagles B team, President Tinubu is happy with you
-
Featured6 years ago
Board urges FG to establish one-stop rehabilitation centres in 6 geopolitical zones
