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Nigeria’s Female Yellow Greens Secure Semifinal spot in 13th African Games despite loss to South Africa
Joel Ajayi
In a rollercoaster journey through the group stage of the 13th African Games, Nigeria’s female cricket team, has successfully secured a spot in the semi-finals. Despite facing a setback with a loss to South Africa, the Female Yellow Greens managed to qualify on net run rate, edging past Tanzania and Namibia.
The group stage encounter against South Africa proved to be a closely contested battle. Although Nigeria faced a defeat, the match was highly competitive, with South Africa ultimately securing victory by four wickets. The Nigerian team showcased resilience and determination, keeping the match tight until the very end.
Crucially, Nigeria’s advancement to the semi-finals was determined by their Net Run Rate, which placed them ahead of both Tanzania and Namibia in the group standings.
The Ladies’ ability to balance their wins, losses, and run rates demonstrated their competitive edge in the tournament.
As group A concludes, both South Africa and Nigeria emerge as the qualifying teams for the semi-finals. The stage is now set for a clash between the table-toppers and runners-up from group B, promising intense matchups and high-stakes encounters.
Qualifying for the semi-finals is a testament to their skill and determination of the players and a progress report from their exceptional performance in the Nigeria Women’s Invitational tournament in Lagos just a fortnight ago . As they prepare to face formidable opponents in the knockout stages, the Nigerian Women’s team will look to continue their journey with the same spirit and tenacity that brought them success in the group stage.
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VIP Spikers unveil Veronica Gyamfi following successful surgery after career-threatening injury
VIP Spikers have unveiled Veronica Gyamfi as their player, pledging to support her welfare and recovery after an injury sustained during last season’s CGC Volleyball Premier League.
The unveiling took place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, with Samuel Onikeku, Head of Sports, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), performing the ceremony.
Gyamfi sustained the injury while representing Wikki during last season’s CGC Volleyball Premier League.
In a swift response, the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Dr Bashir Adewale Adeniyi (MFR), and the President of Vipers sponsored her surgery at Dala Orthopedic Hospital in Kano, where she spent two weeks receiving medical attention.
Her signing by Vipers and Partners VC, popularly known as VIP Spikers, is expected to provide her with continued care and support as she progresses through recovery and works towards returning to competitive volleyball.
Meanwhile, Gyamfi was presented a brand new ASICS canvas and a branded jersey of VIP Spikers as it is believed she would return to play after completing her rehabilitation.
The intervention reflects the importance of athlete welfare in Nigerian sports, particularly the need to ensure that players who sustain injuries while representing their teams receive appropriate medical attention and rehabilitation support.
The sponsorship of Gyamfi’s surgery by the Comptroller-General, followed by her signing by VIP Spikers, highlights the potential impact of collaboration between sports authorities, competition sponsors and clubs in safeguarding athletes’ careers.
After the surgery Gyamfi has been undergoing physiotherapy sessions at the 44 Military Reference hospital in Kaduna as the Sporting Club is supporting her education at Kaduna State Polytechnic.
Gyamfi’s story offers an encouraging example of support for an athlete facing a difficult period in her career.
Her unveiling reinforces the message that volleyball development goes beyond competitions and trophies to include protecting players’ welfare and helping them return to the sport they love.
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