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Only the best Player will be at AFCON – Shariff Inuwa

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3 years ago

November 30, 2023

Only the best Nigerian legs will be at the AFCON tournament in Ivory Coast was the candid expression of Shariff Inuwa, chairman of the technical committee of the NFF.

According to the former footballer popularly known as Ahlan, AFCON tournament is a very competitive one and for the Super Eagles to stand tall among other competitors, only the best should be invited to fight and eventually be selected to make the team for the African football fiesta.

He added further that Jose Peseiro has been briefed on what it is at stake regarding the AFCON and NFF is very optimistic that the Portuguese tactician will do justice in ensuring that quality players, worthy of the national colours of Nigeria will be on parade in Ivory Coast.

“I want to assure that only the best, the very best of Nigerian players will be at the AFCON tournament in Ivory Coast. The technical Committee of the NFF has mandated Jose Peseiro on this task and we are working together to achieve this feat,” Inuwa said.

“AFCON is a very competitive tournament. It is very important for the Super Eagles to parade players who are very committed to what is at stake in Ivory Coast.

“We hope that all the quality Nigerian players that merits to be in the Super Eagles are injury free. I am particularly happy to see that Victor Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze have fully recovered.

“I watched the game between AC Milan and Borrusia Dortmond on Tuesday. The goal by Chukwueze against Dortmond showed great quality and it is our prayer that this will repeated in the Super Eagles by the grace of God.

“I also saw the goal Sadiq Umar scored few days ago. He was out injured for almost year. It is good to see Nigerian players doing well in Europe.

“What is before us now is the AFCON. We pray that our players will be injury free by the grace of God, amen,” he concluded.

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Vipers VC celebrate captain Esther Mbah on birthday

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16 hours ago

November 14, 2026

The Gleamer

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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