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Participants praise Organizers for the successful hosting of the maiden Volley Soccer Championships

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5 years ago

March 20, 2022

By: Abdulquadir Adedapo

Following the successful hosting of the maiden edition of the Kickstart Volley Soccer Championship in Abuja, participants at the Championships have praised the work of the organizers for giving birth to a new sport that saw young stars mix Volleyball and Football together.

The first of its Kind type of sport, Volley Soccer is a hybrid of football and volleyball it sounds so strange, playing Volleyball with your feet, but it’s pretty cool. It has an interesting story of origin that truly shows how creative people can be in pursuit of what they want.

The sport follows the basic rules of beach volleyball and the rules of the ball touching from football. Simply put, volley soccer is more or less like volleyball but players are not allowed to touch the ball and a football replaces the volleyball.

Speaking after the final that was played at the Jabi Lake in Abuja, Philip Jude of the winning team expressed his delight in being part of the history of the sports whilst also calling on the corporate and private bodies to invest more into the Sports as it would go a long way in helping the youths.

“I am very happy about the tournament, this is the first of its kind and I really appreciate the efforts of the organizers. Volley Soccer is a nice sport, it was my first time experiencing such a tournament and I hope it becomes a widely accepted sport.

He continued by stating that Sponsors should key into the sports and also wants the General public to be well sensitized about the sports so it can be wide accepted by the General public.

Despite his side surrendering their first set lead to Loose two sets to one to the senior team, captain of the Ijayapi junior team Jerry Johnson Adams urged the organizers to make the tournament a yearly event so more Nigerians would be accustomed with the sports.

The first edition was a four team mini tournament with Ijayapi Senior team beating their junior team to clinch the maiden edition of the Kickstart Volley Soccer Championships

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NHF President Nkom, Prof. Agbo Attend 50th FIH Congress in Doha

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1 hour ago

October 22, 2026

The Gleamer

Cyril Ogar

President of the Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF), Engineer Simon Nkom, and NHF Board Member, Professor Ediga Agbo, are representing Nigeria at the landmark 50th Congress of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) in Doha, Qatar.

The congress brings together hockey leaders and administrators from across the world to deliberate on governance, policy direction and strategies for the future development of the sport.

Their participation provides Nigeria with an opportunity to engage with international stakeholders, exchange ideas and explore initiatives that can strengthen the growth and administration of hockey in the country.

Speaking on the significance of the gathering, Nkom said, “Our participation in this historic congress is an opportunity to learn from global best practices, build strategic relationships and identify initiatives that can contribute to the sustainable development of hockey in Nigeria.”

Agbo also emphasised the importance of translating international engagements into practical progress at home, saying, “The ultimate goal is to ensure that the knowledge and opportunities gained from this congress contribute meaningfully to the development of hockey in Nigeria, particularly in strengthening our structures and creating more opportunities for growth.”

The 50th FIH Congress marks a significant milestone for the international governing body, providing a platform for discussions and decisions that will shape the future of hockey globally.

For Nigeria, the engagement underscores the importance of international collaboration in advancing the sport, strengthening its administration and creating a sustainable pathway for hockey development across the country.

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