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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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Vipers VC celebrate captain Esther Mbah on birthday
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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