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NNL/PROSTAR December 2024 Awards: Ebrima, Ejeh Others Shine

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January 15, 2025

The Nigeria National League (NNL) and PROSTAR have announced the winners of their monthly awards for December, 2024.

Utum Godswill Solomon, of Wikki Tourists Football Club of Bauchi Football Club took home the Best Goalkeeper award, the goal tender who is 7.1 feet in cm having kept a clean slate in four matches.

Ebrima Manneh of Sporting Supreme Football Club of Abuja was the standout player, winning both the Highest Goal Scorer and Most Valuable Player awards. The sixteen year old Ebrima nicknamed “Val” scored four goals in four matches and was named Man of the Match (MOT) in two games.

Forty five year old Coach Okechukwu Ejeh(Aka Mourinho) of Abia Comets Football Club was named Best Coach after remaining unbeaten in four games, including two away victories.

Smart City Football Club of Lagos(Ultimate good Faith), was awarded the Best Behave Team, having received no cautions throughout the month.

Momoh Camara of the Nasarawa State Referees Council was recognized as the Best Referee of the month, sponsored by the NNL live streaming partners SPORTS LIGHT HUB

These awards are in recognition of outstanding performances, in the efforts of the NNL and PROSTAR commitment in promoting excellence in Nigerian football.

The awardees are the first set of recipients of the newly introduced NNL / PROSTAR monthly award for the 2024 /2025 season.

The awards will be presented to the recipients on Wednesday 22 January, 2025 at the NNL Secretariat, Glass House Wuse Zone 7 Abuja by 11 am

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Vipers VC celebrate captain Esther Mbah on birthday

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November 14, 2026

The Gleamer

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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