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NYLC: 60 players storm Abuja for Mid-Season Talent Invitational Showcase
Joel Ajayi
The organizers of the maiden edition of N-Youth League Cup (NYLC) U-19 has invited 60 best players for Mid-Season Talent Invitational Showcase.
The invited players are to report to Abuja on Jan 5th .
The talent showcase will run from Jan 9th to Jan 12th at the MKO National Stadium, Abuja culminating in an Exhibition match between N-YLC All Stars and Abia Warriors on Jan 12th.
NYLC president, Robinson Adakosa disclosed to our correspondent that the 60 players are selected based on performance and analytics data from Wyscout.
According to Adakosa, “training will begin on the 6th of Jan on daily basis with three days of training slated for the players before displaying their talents in the Showcase Game with the players divided into 4 group”
“The Showcase Game 1 will hold on Jan 9th . The Showcase Game 2 will take place on Jan 10th while Showcase Game 3 will hold on Jan 11th Adakosa said .
A breakdown of the list shows that AS Roma has 7 invited players, they are: Usoro Augustine, Greg Odubu, Amobi Chidiebere, Valentine Chidera, David Nelson, Uchechukwu Ibeh and Temioluwa Odetunde.
The trio of Kano Pillars , Sunshine Stars of Akure and Atlantic Business of Lagos can boast of 4 players each.
Adamu Ibrahim, Abdulahi Haruna, Mustapha Muhammad and Umar Muhammad will all fly the flag of Kano Pillars while Mathew Samuel, Yakubu Shuaibu, Favour Ayobamidele and Nurudeen Khali will represent Sunshine Stars of Akure.
Atlantic Business Fc will parade the likes of Moyosore Onikoyi, Dimeji Paul, Ledogo Wisdom and Oworo Sabitu.
3 players will represent Enyimba Fc of Aba in the talent showcase, they are-Samuel Okechukwu, Eze Mathew and Chinedu Nathan.
Abuja based Mailantarki Care Fc will parade Abdul Samatat, Adamu Yahaya and Miko Dauha.
Legacy Stars Fc of Abuja has 3 players invited, Francis Miracle, Mathias Mallel John and Sadiq Salihu.
Two players each will represent Mighty Jets of Jos, ABS of Ilorin, Kwara United FC, Plateau United Fc, Plateau Jets Fc, Abia Warriors Fc and Bucknor Fc.
The NYLC which is an U19 league is on halfway break with Kano Pillars and Sunshine of Akure leading the table in their respective conferences.
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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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