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Nigeria loses to Egypt in opening match of U-17 Girl’s Africa Tourney
Nigeria lost to Egypt 0-3 (24-26, 18-25, 15-25) in the opening match of the 2023 Girl’s U17 African Nations Volleyball Championship on Saturday.
The 2023 Girl’s U17 African Nations Volleyball Championship is taking place at the indoor sports hall of Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja.
Nigeria U17 Girls team began the first set strong, giving the Egyptian a good fight. The Nigeria team led by 24-23 points with the Egypt technical crew calling for a technical timeout. Upon resumption, the Egyptian leveled up 24 to 24 points, took the next two points, and won the set by 26 to 24 points.
The Egyptian team came out stronger in the second and third sets beating Nigeria 25 to 18 points and 25 to 15 points.
Speaking after the encounter, the head coach of Nigeria U17 girls, Sunday Akapson told newsmen that the players gave their best during the match.
The 2003 All-African Games silver medallist said the player lost concentration during a crucial period in the first set.
He said, “We need to re-strategize and plan for our next game against Cameroon.The girls lost the game because they were not concentrating.
“These are young players we are building for future purposes and I believe they will do well in their next match”, he said.
Meanwhile, the coach of Egypt U17 Girls, Mamr Makhlouif said his team is in Nigeria to lift the trophy adding that Nigeria is his second home.
Makhlouif said Egypt wants to represent Nigeria at the World Championship and will go all out against Cameroon.
He said, “We want to represent Africa at the U17 World Championship and we are in Nigeria to achieve that purpose.
“We are going to win our next match against Cameroon on Sunday, we just have to encourage the girls to put more effort into their next game,” he said.
Egypt will face Cameroon on Sunday while Nigeria will face Cameroon on Monday.
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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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