Sports
Tinubu’s aide Zulu, NIS DG, others to grace inaugural Phygital Championship in Lagos
*Tinubu’s aide Zulu, NIS DG, others to grace inaugural Phygital Championship in Lagos *
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Adeyinka Adeboye, National Institute for Sports Director General, Professor Olawale Moronkola and Lagos State Football Association Vice Chairman, Dotun Coker are among dignitaries that that will grace the inaugural Phygital Championship scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the NIS Indoor Sports Hall, National Stadium Surulere, Lagos.
The groundbreaking event will feature 16 teams competing in the unique football discipline, featuring a hybrid of physical sports and the digital world known as ‘Phygital’, with the aim to represent Nigeria at the esteemed Games of the Future 2025 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates later in the year. The milestone achievement marks a significant step forward in the integration of physical and digital sports in Nigeria.
The Phygital Nigeria Championship, overseen by World Phygital Community (WPC), will center on the sports discipline of phygital football, hosting 16 carefully selected teams.
Phygital football combines a 5 vs 5 soccer match with a PlayStation 5 football simulation, a thrilling two-stage soccer competition that will test the players skills on and off the pitch, creating a dynamic and engaging experience for participants and spectators alike.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Infinity Citizens Ltd, Jeremiah Adeniran, during a courtesy visit to the SSA, expressed his admiration for the innovative idea of phygital sports and encourage gamers, sports enthusiasts and stakeholders to embrace the revolutionary fusion of physical and digital sports.
“Imagine a world where boundaries between reality and virtual realms blur, where people from all walks of life come together to compete and thrive in the esports industry.
We’re talking about a fusion of innovative skills, both in real life and in the virtual world for a unique phygital experience,” Adeniran said.
While assuring Adeniran of support, the SSA said the Federal Government is happy with his (Adeniran’s) initiatives. He added that the Championship will not showcase the skills and innovation of the youths but will elevate Nigeria’s presence on the global phygital stage.
“The Federal Government is happy with what you have brought on board. This is the way to and we are going to support you all through. Our youths will be able to display their digital skills and put Nigeria on the global map. You have really done well and we commend you for this laudable effort,” Adeyinka said.
The upcoming Phygital Nigeria Championship promises to attract a diverse audience of gamers, sports enthusiasts and fans from across the nation, reinforcing the integration of traditional sports with digital gaming.
The winners of the Championship will earn the esteemed privilege of representing Nigeria on the global platform in Dubai showcasing the country’s exceptional talent within the realm of phygital football.
Sports
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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