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Nimrod congratulates newly elected Nigeria Athletes Commission Executives
The President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa Nimrod has congratulated the newly elected executives of Nigeria Athletes Commission (NAC).
Former D’Tigers Captain, Olumide Oyedeji was elected as the Chairman of Nigeria Athletes Commission (NAC), while Henry Okorie, Players Representative on the board of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Emmanuel Jatto and Blessing Onyali were elected on Tuesday.
Nimrod charged the newly elected executives of NAC to use their position for the betterment of athletes across all sports.
He urged the members to sensitize athletes on the disadvantage of using ban substance while competing for the country.
Nimrod said, “I am congratulating the executives of Nigeria Athletes Commission on their successful election and we hope more sports will qualify to Paris 2024 Olympic during your tenure.
“Olumide Oyedeji is an elite athlete who have traveled round the globe though sports and I am confident the Nigeria Athletes Commission will witness a huge turn around.
“This is also the time for the executives to educate and sensitize their top athletes as well as junior athletes on the dangers of using ban substance. It is our desire that the flag of Nigeria is hoisted during medal presentation at international championship”, he added
The Secretary General of Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) Zone 3 told the executive to preach oneness to every athletes competing for the country.
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Mavlon FC arrives Europe on 21 days training tour
The management of Mavlon FC have taken another giant stride in the development of her players by embarking on a training tour in Europe.
The team led by the chief coach, Muyiwa Showole, comprised of players and other officials, arrived Bulgaria on a training tour of 21 days that will see Mavlon FC play friendly games with some clubs in the Eastern European country.
In May, Mavlon FC were guests of Golden Eaglets at the FIFA goal project, Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja when they engaged the National U 17 team of Nigeria in a friendly game, which witnessed sublime football artistries from both sides all through 90 minutes.
The team displayed strong football qualities despite losing 1-0 to the Eaglets.
24 hours later, Mavlon FC were too formidable for Tiki Taka academy, beating the team at their home ground in Abuja 1-0 in another friendly game played in Abuja Al geared into putting the team is great shape ahead of the training in Bulgaria, Europe.
It is also interesting to note that Mavlon FC has Stephen Emmanuel, one of the players of the victorious Golden Eaglets team that won the WAFU B U17 tournament last Friday, making the training tour of the team.
Below are the friendly games lined up for the team in Bulgaria
01.07. 2022.
Mavlon FC vs FC Montana.
Match Time: 5pm.
Venue: Evima Football Field, Bansko, Bulgaria.
02.07.2022.
Mavlon FC vs FC Makedonija G.P.(NMacedonia).
Match Time: 5pm.
Venue: Evima Football Field, Bansko, Bulgaria.
03.07.2022.
Mavlon FC vs FC Levski-Krumovgrad. Match Time: 5pm.
Venue: Evima Football Field, Bansko, Bulgaria.
10.07.2022.
Mavlon FC vs Levski-Karlovo.
Game Time: 10:30am
Venue: Evima Football Field, Bansko, Bulgaria.
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