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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.
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Montage Community Football Tourney Registration Ends October 30
Cyril Ogar
Registration for the 2026 edition of the Montage Community Football Tournament will close on Friday, October 30, organisers have announced.
The tournament coordinator, Mr Raphael Ekpang, disclosed this on Thursday, urging interested teams across the six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to take advantage of the remaining days to register.
Ekpang said registration had been ongoing since Monday, encouraging eligible teams to complete the process before the deadline.
The tournament, themed “Montage FM 99.7: Empowering Youth, Uniting Communities Through Football,” is scheduled to kick off on November 3, 2026, with playoffs across the six Area Councils of the FCT.
The grand finale will hold on December 5, 2026, at the Old Parade Ground, Garki Area 10, Abuja, where the top four teams will compete for first-, second- and third-place honours.
A total of 48 teams will participate in the competition, with eight teams representing each of the six Area Councils.
The participating teams will compete for cash prizes worth over ₦2 million and other valuable rewards.
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