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Super Eagles B’s Qualification For CHAN Raises Hope For World Cup Ticket – Chairman House Committee on Sports
.. Urges NFF To Build On The Feat
Joel Ajayi The Chairman House Committee on Sports, Honourable Kabiru Amadu has stated that Super Eagles B’s qualification for the Championship of African Nations Cup (CHAN) at the expense of Ghana is a good sign that the Nigeria’s flag will be hoisted at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Home based Eagles on Saturday defeated their Ghanaian counterparts 3-1 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium Uyo after a 0-0 draw in the first leg in Accra.
Reacting after the victory, Honourable Amadu who represents Gusau/Tsafe Federal constituency in the House of Representatives said, “picking the CHAN ticket for the first time since 2018 is a sign for many good achievements in sports particularly in football.’
“I am so happy for the Home based Eagles for beating Black Galaxies to the ticket. Ending 2024 with this achievement is a sign that the senior national team will pick the FIFA World Cup ticket despite walking tight rope.”
I, on behalf of the House Committee on Sports congratulate the Home based Super Eagles and the Nigeria Football Federation for finishing the year on a high, they should build on this achievement going into 2025 so that at the end of next year, football will put smiles on the faces of Nigerians.
As the CHAN finals holds in February, the NFF must start working on early camping CHAN Eagles to be among the title contenders.”
“Despite not too bright hope for Super Eagles picking the 2026 World Cup ticket following their position on the log, this feat has raised my hope and that of many Nigerians that the three times African champions will qualify.” the Chairman concluded.
The 8th Championship of African Nations Cup is slated for February 2025 and will be co-hosted by Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda.
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VIP Spikers unveil Veronica Gyamfi following successful surgery after career-threatening injury
VIP Spikers have unveiled Veronica Gyamfi as their player, pledging to support her welfare and recovery after an injury sustained during last season’s CGC Volleyball Premier League.
The unveiling took place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, with Samuel Onikeku, Head of Sports, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), performing the ceremony.
Gyamfi sustained the injury while representing Wikki during last season’s CGC Volleyball Premier League.
In a swift response, the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Dr Bashir Adewale Adeniyi (MFR), and the President of Vipers sponsored her surgery at Dala Orthopedic Hospital in Kano, where she spent two weeks receiving medical attention.
Her signing by Vipers and Partners VC, popularly known as VIP Spikers, is expected to provide her with continued care and support as she progresses through recovery and works towards returning to competitive volleyball.
Meanwhile, Gyamfi was presented a brand new ASICS canvas and a branded jersey of VIP Spikers as it is believed she would return to play after completing her rehabilitation.
The intervention reflects the importance of athlete welfare in Nigerian sports, particularly the need to ensure that players who sustain injuries while representing their teams receive appropriate medical attention and rehabilitation support.
The sponsorship of Gyamfi’s surgery by the Comptroller-General, followed by her signing by VIP Spikers, highlights the potential impact of collaboration between sports authorities, competition sponsors and clubs in safeguarding athletes’ careers.
After the surgery Gyamfi has been undergoing physiotherapy sessions at the 44 Military Reference hospital in Kaduna as the Sporting Club is supporting her education at Kaduna State Polytechnic.
Gyamfi’s story offers an encouraging example of support for an athlete facing a difficult period in her career.
Her unveiling reinforces the message that volleyball development goes beyond competitions and trophies to include protecting players’ welfare and helping them return to the sport they love.
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