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Nigeria Customs Service Hosts NVBF Technical Adviser Ryan Masajedi
The Head of Sports, Nigeria Customs Service, Samuel Onikeku has officially welcomed the Nigeria Volleyball Federation’s (NVBF) Technical Adviser/Coach, Ryan Masajedi.
Onikeku, who observed Masajedi’s first training session with the national senior women’s team in Abuja, said the experienced coach has a lot to offer Nigerian volleyball.
He expressed confidence that Masajedi’s wealth of international experience would positively impact the development of the sport in the country.
He said: “We are delighted to welcome Coach Ryan Masajedi to Nigeria. He has a wealth of experience and we believe he will add great value to our volleyball programme.
“Nigeria has an abundance of raw talent, and with the right technical guidance and structure, we can dominate volleyball in Africa.”
The seasoned sports administrator urged the players to embrace the opportunity to learn from the new Technical Adviser and remain committed to achieving success.
Also speaking, board member representing the Association of Former Female Athletes of Nigeria (AFFAN), Chinedu Onikeku (OLY) charged the national women’s team to remain focused and disciplined ahead of the 2026 African Nations Women’s Championship in Kenya.
The 2003 All Africa Games gold medallist said the team has what it takes to make the country proud.
She said: “The players must remain diligent, disciplined and committed throughout the camping period. They have the talent to make a huge impact at the African Nations Championship in Kenya, and I believe they can achieve something special if they work together as a team.”
Fresh from the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where Nigeria finished seventh on the medals table, Samuel Onikeku and Chinedu Onikeku visited the training camp of the national senior women’s volleyball team on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, to encourage the players and officially welcome Masajedi to his new role.
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YellowGreens Thrash The Gambia by 160 Runs in Dominant Display
Joel Ajayi
Selim Salau’s century and a breathtaking late assault from Isaac Okpe powered Nigeria to a dominant opening victory at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C in Abuja.
Nigeria’s senior men’s national cricket team, the YellowGreens, made a resounding start to their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C campaign, defeating The Gambia by 160 runs at the NCF Oval 2 in Abuja on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
After winning the toss and electing to bat, Nigeria produced a formidable total of 262 for one in their allotted 20 overs, setting The Gambia a daunting target of 263 runs.
The innings was anchored by an outstanding century from Selim Salau, who remained unbeaten on 105 off 58 deliveries, striking 12 fours and three sixes. Isaac Danladi provided excellent support with an impressive 86 off 48 balls, including seven fours and four sixes, as the pair laid the foundation for Nigeria’s commanding total.
Isaac Okpe then delivered a sensational finishing assault, smashing an unbeaten 56 off just 16 deliveries, with three fours and six sixes. His remarkable strike rate of 350.00 propelled Nigeria beyond the 260-run mark and put the hosts firmly in control.
The Gambia faced an uphill battle in their chase and were eventually bowled out for 102 in 17.2 overs, handing Nigeria a comprehensive 160-run victory.
The result marked an emphatic opening statement from the YellowGreens as they began their campaign on home soil with an impressive all-round performance.
The victory also provides Nigeria with valuable momentum in a six-team competition featuring hosts Nigeria, The Gambia, Uganda, Zambia, Lesotho and Mozambique. With the teams competing in a round-robin format, the top two sides will progress to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final in 2027.
Nigeria will look to build on this commanding start as the YellowGreens continue their pursuit of one of the two available qualification places, with their next fixture against Zambia scheduled for Wednesday, 21 October, at the NCF Oval 1 in Abuja.
Final Score
Nigeria: 262/1 (20 overs)
The Gambia: 102 all out (17.2 overs)
Result: Nigeria won by 160 runs.
Key Performers
Selim Salau — 105 not out off 58 balls
Isaac Danladi — 86 off 48 balls
Isaac Okpe — 56 not out off 16 balls
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