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Versatile Midfielder, Charles Eyes Flying Eagles or Super Eagles call-up
The fast-rising Nigeria football star Ribannu Charles is keen to wear the green and white shirt for the U-23 National team or the Super Eagles.
The Defensive midfielder, Charles has made a big impression at Ethiopian top league side Arbaminch FC.
The 2022/2023 Season Ribannu was voted player of the year when he was with Bahirdar FC and was instrumental for the club success he is relishing the chance to be called upon for the U23 national team or the eagles.
Born in 2002 he plays as a defensive midfielder and can play any position at the middle of the park, is determined to showcase his talents on the international scene.
Ribannu plays for Ethiopian top league side Arbaminch FC in the elite division of the league( Ethiopian Premier League).
He started his football career with Jihasu football academy in Nigeria before moving to Ethiopia.
While speaking, the versatile midfielder expressed that: “if he’s called up for the flying eagles he will leave no stone unturned to contribute and add more value to the team.
According to him I am proud to be Nigerian and I would love to play for Nigeria,”
However, It’s now left for the NFF to extend invitation to him and see what he can do.
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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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