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NVBF Board Member Celebrates Rise of Women’s Volleyball
By Joel Ajayi
After 12 days of intense action at the 2025 CGC Volleyball Premier League, newly elected Board Member of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Chinedu Odozor-Onikeku, has applauded the steady rise of female volleyball in the country.
Speaking on Thursday during the final day of the championship at the indoor sports hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, Odozor-Onikeku expressed optimism about the future of the women’s game.
“We are doing well so far, and I believe we are gradually getting there, even though there is still more to be achieved. These experiences have shown the value of perseverance, and I am confident that things will continue to improve,” she said.
She further stressed the importance of creating opportunities for young girls within and outside Nigeria who are eager to contribute to the sport, noting that such support would not only boost volleyball but also uplift communities.
“What matters most is building a system that benefits both the players and the society at large. With consistent effort—through training, mentorship, and exposure—female volleyball in Nigeria will surely reach greater heights,” Odozor-Onikeku added.
This year’s Premier League featured a total of 24 teams—12 male and 12 female—competing for supremacy in what has become one of the highlights of Nigeria’s volleyball calendar. With increased investment and stronger commitment from stakeholders, the 2025 edition is already raising the bar and positioning volleyball as one of the nation’s fastest-growing sports.
Sports
AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The countdown to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) has officially entered the final month, with just 31 days to go before Africa’s leading women’s team golf championship tees off at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.
In a statement signed by the AACT 2026Director of Communication Kayode Adeniyi on Friday in Abuja.
Under the theme “Africa Is Coming to Abuja,” the countdown campaign will spotlight the championship, the participating nations, the players, the host venue and the growing development of women’s golf across the continent.
The 2026 AACT, scheduled for November 2–7, will bring together women’s golfing talent from across Africa for six days of continental competition in Nigeria’s capital.
As preparations continue at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, attention is increasingly turning to Abuja, where the championship will provide a platform for African golfers to compete while also showcasing Nigeria’s hospitality and the country’s growing profile as a destination for major sporting events.
The countdown will feature daily stories, interviews, player and country profiles, tournament facts, behind-the-scenes updates and features on the host venue as the championship draws closer.
The campaign will also highlight the role of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the Local Organising Committee and other stakeholders in preparing for the continental championship.
With just 31 days remaining, anticipation is building across the African golfing community as Abuja prepares to welcome the continent’s leading women golfers.
Africa is coming to Abuja.
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