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Nigeria Volleyball Reporters celebrate CGC Adewale on birthday
Joel Ajayi
Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Association (NVRA), have extended warm birthday wishes to the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi MFR in celebration of his birthday.
In a heartfelt statement personally signed by Ganiyu Oloyede, the NVRA chairman praised Adeniyi for his unwavering support and substantial investments in the sport of volleyball in Nigeria.
Oloyede acknowledged the CGC’s significant contributions to the development of volleyball during the 2024 and 2025 CGC Volleyball Premier Leagues as well as sponsoring the 2025 African Women’s Volleyball Club Championship.
“On this special day, I want to celebrate you not only as a distinguished leader in the Nigeria Customs Service but as a passionate supporter and investor in Nigeria volleyball.
“Your dedication to volleyball through the sponsorship of the 2024 and 2025 Leagues changed the face of the game and was instrumental to signing a partnership with the Nigeria Customs Service.
“You also sponsored the 2025 African Women’s Volleyball Club Championship, which was labelled one of the best in recent time.”
NVRA recognized Adeniyi’s role in fostering the growth of youth volleyball programs, which have helped identify and nurture young talents across the country.
He said, “The CGC distributed balls, net and antennas to the 24 clubs in the Premier League which will serve as a tool to groom young talents in their respective states”
NVRA wished Adeniyi continued success in all his endeavors and expressed his confidence that the CGC would continue to make profound impacts on the lives of many through his vision, leadership, and philanthropic spirit.
“May this year bring you even more joy, good health, and the fulfillment of your noble goals, both in service to our country and in advancing the future of Nigerian volleyball.”
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Montage Community Football Tourney Registration Ends October 30
Cyril Ogar
Registration for the 2026 edition of the Montage Community Football Tournament will close on Friday, October 30, organisers have announced.
The tournament coordinator, Mr Raphael Ekpang, disclosed this on Thursday, urging interested teams across the six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to take advantage of the remaining days to register.
Ekpang said registration had been ongoing since Monday, encouraging eligible teams to complete the process before the deadline.
The tournament, themed “Montage FM 99.7: Empowering Youth, Uniting Communities Through Football,” is scheduled to kick off on November 3, 2026, with playoffs across the six Area Councils of the FCT.
The grand finale will hold on December 5, 2026, at the Old Parade Ground, Garki Area 10, Abuja, where the top four teams will compete for first-, second- and third-place honours.
A total of 48 teams will participate in the competition, with eight teams representing each of the six Area Councils.
The participating teams will compete for cash prizes worth over ₦2 million and other valuable rewards.
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