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V/ball Premier: Kano Pillars won’t relent on title dream – Babamusa

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3 years ago

December 16, 2021

The head coach of Kano Pillars VC, Musa Babamusa said his side will leave nothing to chance on their quest to reclaim the Nigeria Volleyball Premier League title this season.

Musa reiterated this in the wake of his team’s triumph over UCEM following a 3-1 (25-21, 25-19, 23-25, 25-20) win at the indoor sports hall of Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja on Thursday.

Babamusa further noted that Pillars are poised to claim the title, stressing that the team has shown determination since the revival of the Nigerian Volleyball Premier League three years ago.

“My team won 3-1 and it was a good result for me because a 3-2 against UCEM would have been a disaster. Kano Pillars will not relent in all her matches till we win the trophy this season,” he disclosed.

“My players should be firm and play better because the league is getting tougher by the day. We do not need to relax; this match ought to be 3-0 but it ended 3-1. I must commend UCEM VC for taking a set from us at the league.”

Day 5 results:

Men

OFFA v Nigeria Police Force 2-3 (25-19, 23-25, 25-21, 23-25, 13-15)

Kano Pillars v UCEM VC 3-1 (25-18, 25-19, 23-25, 25-20)

Nigeria Customs Service v Nigeria Immigration 3-0 (26-24, 25-19, 25-18)

Nigeria Correctional Service v NSCDC 1-3 (20-25, 25-23, 22-25, 19-25)

COAS Spikers v Sunshine Spikers (Postponed)

Women

NSCDC v Nigeria Immigration Service 3-0 (25-0, 25-17, 25-16)

Kada Emeralds v Nigeria Customs Service 1-3 (24-26, 25-22, 21-25, 18-25)

COAS Spikers v Nigeria Police Force 3-0 (25-17, 25-12, 25-15)

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Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja

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6 hours ago

June 7, 2025

The Gleamer

The event, filled with camaraderie and appreciation, provided an opportunity for Alhaji Solademi to acknowledge the vital role of the media in national development and the promotion of sports in Nigeria.

In a warm gesture of unity, oneness, togetherness and goodwill, the Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club, Abuja, Alhaji Abddulmajid Solademi, hosted a group of Basketball Journalists on Saturday at his residence in celebration of the Sallah festivities in Abuja.

The gathering that shows the importance of love, peace, and unity values which is crucial not just for the advancement of basketball, but for the overall progress of the nation.

However, the Sallah is a time to reflect on our shared humanity,” he said. “It’s a moment to support one another and to uphold the values that bring us together, rather than divide us.”

Guests at the event shared stories, enjoyed meals, Asun Rice, Oriental rice, Jollof Rice, Swallow in variety with a lot of drinks that mede them to engaged in meaningful discussions on the development of sports in Nigeria, with a special focus on grassroots basketball.

Many attendees praised Solademi for his unwavering support for the sporting community and his ongoing commitment to using sports as a powerful tool for youth empowerment and social transformation.

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