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NVBF president Musa Nimrod commends stakeholders after successful Div 1 & 2 League Phase 1
President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has hailed stakeholders following the successful conclusion of the National Division 1 and 2 League Phase 1, held in Abuja.
Reflecting on the progress of volleyball in Nigeria, Nimrod highlighted the collective spirit that continues to drive the sport forward.
NVBF boss extended gratitude to the Chief of Defense Staff for collaborating with the federation in co-sponsoring the competition.
He said, “We are on the verge of making history together. In this journey, we are together, rising, learning, and growing together.
“It may not be smooth nor sweet, but the vision for volleyball excellence in all ramifications will always keep us moving towards attaining our goal and objective, which is Volleyball Excellence.”
Nimrod also applauded government agencies, organizations, state governments, security services, and private clubs who ensured participation by sending teams to Abuja.
“The various State Governments, Security Services, and Private Clubs that pull resources and send teams down to Abuja for the league are all well appreciated. This shows that we have people and institutions that believe in us,” he noted.
Looking ahead, the NVBF boss assured that lessons from Phase 1 would be used to improve the final phase of the league.
“As we look forward to the Final Phase, we pray that the Almighty God provides us with the ability and resources to entertain and accommodate all the teams in a better and more conducive atmosphere. The lapses and shortcomings will be looked into for a better league experience by God’s grace,” he stated.
Offering prayers for all participants, Nimrod added: “Our prayers are with you as you depart to your various destinations. We pray and hope for peace and divine safety to all. God bless you all.
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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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