Sports
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.
Sports
Lagos Women Run: Excitement Builds Ahead of Saturday’s TBS Race
Joel Ajayi
Participants from different walks of life are eagerly looking forward to the Lagos Women Run scheduled for Saturday, November 14, at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos.
The participants have expressed excitement about the opportunities and experiences the annual event promises to offer.
Our correspondent reports that, in addition to runners from within Lagos and other parts of Nigeria, some athletes are expected to travel from outside the country to participate in the race.
The organisers are already making preparations for the large number of registered participants, while the possibility of accepting late entries will depend on the timing and other arrangements.
The Coordinator of the Lagos Women Run, Tayo Popoola, said participants should expect an improved experience compared with previous editions.
“We have to continue to get better, as that is the driving force for us as organisers. We will be bigger and better with every edition,” Popoola said.
The 2026 Lagos Women Run will hold on Saturday, November 14, with Tafawa Balewa Square serving as the starting point.
Participants are expected to arrive at the venue by 6:30 a.m. for the event.
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