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NUJ/ FCT Correspondent’s Football Tournament: Go for ball, not leg, Oyekunle charges participating team
Joel Ajayi
The Chairman of NUJ/ FCT Correspondent’s chapel Jide Oyekunle has charged all the participating teams at the forthcoming 2nd edition of NUJ/ FCT Correspondent’s Football Tournament to only go for the ball and not leg during the competition.
The 2nd Edition of Football tournament slated for July 11th to 13th of July 2024, inside the Area 10 football pitch Old Parade Ground, will see different organizations participating in the muchawaited football tournament.
He gave this charge on Tuesday in Abuja at the Press Conference, the draw and unveiling of it’s brand new Ambassador Chikelue Iloenyosi.
He said that, “the tournament will attract football enthusiasts, administrator, government, officials, captains of industries, members of the Diplomatic Corps media executives and other dignitaries from all walks of life.
“We hereby call on the participating organizations to exhibit true spirit of sportsmanship during and anes the competition and adhere strictly to the rules of engagement and ensure fair play by going for the ball but not the leg.
“I urge you to reflect on the theme of the tournament and ensure that the art is not defeated because the Olympic game le not to win hut to participate.
“Though the ground rules and regulations guiding the conduct of this tournament will be formally read and presented to the team leaders and representatives today.
“Our aim is to sustain the tournament and we hereby use this medium to call on sport friendly organizations and individuals to partner with us and be part of the success story and sponsor this event.”
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Vipers VC celebrate captain Esther Mbah on birthday
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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