V/ball U21 C’Ship: Nigeria beat Benin Republic to book women’s final

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2 years ago

July 8, 2023

Nigeria beat Benin Republic 3-0 (25-15, 25-15, 25-9) to qualify for the women’s final of the ongoing 2023 African U21 Nations Volleyball Championship Zone 3 in Niamey, Niger Republic on Saturday.

Nigeria will face Ghana in the women’s final tomorrow (Sunday) by 5pm.

The Most Valuable Player (MVP) against Benin Republic, Maryam Ibrahim gave Nigerians assurance that the team will win the 2023 African U21 Nations Volleyball Championship Zone 3.

Ibrahim said she never expected to be voted the Most Valuable Player (MVP) against Benin Republic by the organisers.

She said, “I feel very happy because I really didn’t expect the MVP though but I am very happy to have won it and I am proud about it.

“I promise to do more in our next match tomorrow; the team will equally give their best and make Nigerians proud by bringing the trophy home.

“I already had it in my mind that we are going to beat them by 3-0 but I just want our girls to push harder. I know we will win our next game.”

Ibrahim revealed that she believes in her teammates adding that the trophy belongs to Nigeria.

She said, “I believe in my teammates and don’t think that Ghana will give us a good fight because we will play them harder than we did the last time.

“We are not going to give them space to breathe, we are going all to ensure that we bring home the trophy.”

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Didi unveils Tinubu/Shettima national parasoccer unity cup in Abuja

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26 mins ago

May 23, 2025

The Gleamer

Musibau Didi, Former President of Nigeria para soccer Federation ,
officially unveiled the President Bola Tinubu/Vice-President Kashim Shettima Renewed Hope National Parasoccer Unity Cup “ABUJA 2025” in Abuja.

The initiative is spearheaded by the Tinubu/Shettima People with Disabilities (PWDs) Votes Diggers, a group formed by members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) living with disabilities.

Didi stated that the official launch of the Unity Cup is scheduled for June 12.

He appealed for support and sponsorship from government agencies, corporate organisations, and individuals across the country.

“Our key plans for the game include nationwide broadcasting to showcase the talents of persons with disabilities and bring them into the spotlight,” he said.

Didi disclosed that parasoccer was first introduced in 1988 and had since spread across more than 30 states in Nigeria and at least five African countries.

“The game is not only a form of entertainment but also a tool for rehabilitation and empowerment of persons with disabilities,” he said.

He added that persons with disabilities were previously stereotyped as beggars on the streets, but that narrative is gradually changing.

“Today, people with disabilities are excelling in sports and politics. I am proud to be part of this movement aimed at breaking barriers and challenging stereotypes,” he said.

Notable personalities at the event included Former chairman commission on disability, James Lalu and Hon. Mohammed Isah, Senior special adviser on presidential disability who were present to show support for the initiative.

the unveiling featured an inaugural match between Team Governor’s Forum and Team Presidency, in honour of President Bola Tinubu and Vice- President Kashim Shettima.

Team Governor Forum emerged victorious in a thrilling penalty shootout, winning 6-5 against Team President after the match ended 2-2 in regular time.

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