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Sports Dev’t: Ighalo Commends Minister of Sports

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5 years ago

June 22, 2021

Sports Dev’t: Ighalo Commends Minister of Sports
Joel Ajayi
Former Super Eagles Goal poncher Odion Jude Ighalo has appluded the Minister of Youth and Sports Development Chief Sunday Dare over his strive toward the growth and development of sports in Nigeria that is yielding postive result at the moment.

The former Manchester United player stated this on Tuesday in Abuja during the tour of Mashood Abiola National Stadium that is wearing a new look courtesy of minister effort.
Ighalo thanked Minister for not putting effort to grow football alone but sports in general.
According to him, I want to commend Minister for renovation of this stadium.

“I will tell you the last time I played here was 17 years back, I remembered the pitch was great and after then, seeing the pitch on the TV is embarrassing but what I am seeing now I am really happy because this is main bowl, this is where Nigeria suppose to be playing our national team.

“I am happy its coming back to life, I can wait to see the pitch coming back to life.”

He added: “I see how you move closer to the national team, talk to everyone. I watched you on news and social medial and I say this is what we want for Nigeria Football not only football because we known Nigeria love football and everybody always glue at TV but all sports in general in the country.

“And I am really happy to appreciate what you are doing may God continues to give you the strength to move the sports to greater hieght in Nigeria.
When asked if given chance he will play for super eagles? Ighalo gently replied “Well, Nigeria is my country, when that time reach we will see but for now we have a good team and I just want to give the younger one opportunity and support them.”

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Vipers VC celebrate captain Esther Mbah on birthday

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18 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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