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Ogunbote to face NPFL Disciplinary Charges
Technical Manager of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), Gbenga Ogunbote has been invited by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for an investigative hearing into interview he may have granted to the media.
Ogunbote spoke to the media at the end of their Matchday 12 fixture in Lagos against Ikorodu City and the league body have considered some of the positions he expressed as a breach of the code of conduct for the NPFL Coaches.
“We have taken note of certain unguarded public statements attributed to you following the MatchDay 12 fixture between Ikorodu City FC vs. Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), held on 17th November 2024.
“Your remarks, as reported, appear to contravene the League’s Code of Conduct for Coaches and Officials by casting aspersions on the integrity of the match officials and the League’s governance structure. These actions are considered detrimental to the reputation of the NPFL and its stakeholders”, read the invitation letter to the Coach.
It continued by inviting the 3SC Manager to appear before the NPFL Disciplinary Committee for an inquest on Tuesday, 3 December 2024 at 10am.
The venue is the NPFL Secretariat in Jabi district of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
In concluding, the invitation declared that, “your appearance is mandatory, and you may come with any relevant evidence or representation to support your position. Kindly confirm your attendance on or before Friday, 29 November 2024”.
The NPFL assured stakeholders that it remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity and expects all stakeholders to adhere strictly to these principles.
The invitation was signed by Davidson Owumi, the Chief Operating Officer.
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NVBF seeks continuous partnership with Abia Govt after successful 2025 Nat Div 1 & 2
Joel Ajayi
The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) have expressed profound appreciation to the Government and people of Abia State for their outstanding support and collaboration during the successful hosting of the final phase of the 2025 National Division 1 and 2 Volleyball Leagues.
In a statement signed by Engineer Musa Nimrod, NVBF President, the federation commended Abia State for its warm hospitality and commitment to the development of sports, particularly volleyball.
Nimrod explained that the successful event was a result of the strong partnership between the federation and the state government.
He said, “The Board of Administration of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, on behalf of the entire volleyball community in the country, wishes to express profound gratitude to the Government and people of Abia State for their noble collaboration in organizing the final phase of Division 1 and 2.”
He further highlighted that Abia State is gradually becoming a hub for volleyball in Nigeria.
Nimrod attributed the growth of volleyball to the government’s investment in youth and sports development.
He emphasised the NVBF desire to sustain and strengthen this partnership to further promote volleyball and empower young athletes across the nation.
“The federation remains grateful and looks forward to a more robust and progressive partnership with the Abia State Government in the future.”
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