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NPFL U-17: We’re Focused on Building a Formidable Team- Coach Chukwu

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2 years ago

July 29, 2024

Handler of the current NPFL U-17 Youth league All-star team, coach Ken Chukwu has reiterated that the main focus of all concerned is to build a team that would greatly represent the NPFL as they keep preparing for their upcoming tour of Spain.

He made this known to press men after the team’s 2-0 victory over HB Football Academy in their third tune up game yesterday, adding that winning is good, but the priority is to build a team that would represent the NPFL and the country at large.

“Winning is good, but for the purpose of this project we’re focused on building a team and I’m glad that the boys are getting the rhythm, said coach Chukwu, who now doubles as the technical assistant at Rivers United FC.

“We came in eight days ago and we’ve been working so hard because the process of building is continuous.”

Goals from Oscar Ozonwafor and Nwosu Chinedu saw the NPFL youth side beating one of the foremost Abuja based academies, and it was gathered from the handler that more players scouted from the Youth League are still being expected in camp in order to ensure that only the best of the best is selected for the said tour.

“We presently have 21 players in camp and we’re expecting more players that were selected during the Youth League, he said.

“The idea is to make sure that only the very best among the best is selected to represent the NPFL and the country at large, concluded coach Chukwu.”

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Vipers VC celebrate captain Esther Mbah on birthday

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20 hours ago

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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