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Veterans Invitational Tournament: ₦0.6 Million Up for Grab as All stars Abuja Tackle USF in opening day
The much talked about Abuja All Stars Veterans Invitational Tournament will kick off Saturday 2nd of July at FIFA Goal Project, Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
The tournament that has been noted for its opportunities to give retired Ex- internationals, captains of industries and passionate football lovers the podium to showcase their skill, artistry and relieve the past to teeming football fans, will serve off once again as All Stars Abuja will trade tackles with USF on the opening day of the championship.
The tournament will also see Nyanya All Stars tackling Unity Veterans while CKSC will slug it out with Metro City
In other matches scheduled for the opening day, Like Minds Stars will fight it out with Alieta All Stars while Capital Sportiff will go to war with Kuje All Stars.
In the last fixture for the day Gwagwalada All Stars will be battle ready to take on Lugbe All Stars in what is expected to be a classic.
The twelve-team tournament will be played every weekend for five weeks with first, second and third best teams going home with about 650,000 Naira cash prizes.
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NVBF President, Engr Nimrod Urges Families to Embrace Healthy Living at HOBA Novelty Sports
Joel Ajayi
President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has called on Nigerian families to adopt healthy living habits through regular participation in sporting and fitness activities.
Nimrod made the call on Sunday during the third edition of the Hoba Development Association, Abuja Chapter, novelty sports event held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
He noted that physical activities such as sports are vital to fostering family bonds, community interaction, and overall well-being.
“The rate of health-related incidents such as slumping is increasing, but regular exercise helps improve the health of both parents and children,” he said. “Events like this bring families together, allowing parents and children to interact and know each other better.”
Also speaking, the stand-in Chairman of the Hoba Community, Barrister Nathan Naandeti, highlighted the significance of the annual novelty games, describing them as a unifying platform for members of the community.
“It’s something we do every year to promote unity, togetherness, and fitness among our people. Sports is part of who we are,” he stated.
Men, women, and children from the Hoba community participated in various sporting activities, including volleyball, badminton, football, and aerobics—all aimed at encouraging relaxation, fitness, and bonding among families.
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