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Volleyball: 2nd phase of National Division 1 & 2 kicks off on October 19th

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3 years ago

October 18, 2022

All is set for the second phase of the 2022 National Division 1 and 2 Volleyball Leagues in Kaduna state.

According to Martin Melandi, Technical Representative of Nigeria Volleyball Federation; the Division 1 and 2 Leagues will be held from 19th to 30th October, 2022 at indoor and outdoor volleyball courts of Ahmadu Bello Stadium.

Arrival date for the participating team is 19th October (Wednesday), technical meeting will take place on 20th October while games serve off on 21st October.

Draws of the National Division 1 and 2 Leagues were held online by the members of the League Management Committee (LMC) led by Martin Melandi and attended by the various coaches.

The men’s first match of the day in the National Division 1 League is between Caliphate Spikers of Sokoto and ABM of Katsina; JVC of Bauchi takes on Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) while league leaders, Spartans Spikers of Yola battles UCEM of Enugu.

In the women’s day 1 fixtures, league leaders, Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) battles second place, LifeCamp VC in a much anticipated match, Bayonet Spikers of Jaji takes on Olalomi Super Angels of Offa while Yelwa VC of Bauchi plays against Anambra Angels.

Day 1 fixtures of the 2022 National Division 1 Volleyball League in Kaduna (2nd phase):

Men-

Caliphate Spikers of Sokoto v ABM of Katsina

JVC of Bauchi V Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)

UCEM of Enugu V Spartan Spikers of Yola

Women-

Bayonet Spikers of Jaji v Olalomi Super Angels of Offa

Yelwa VC of Bauchi V Anambra Angels

Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) V LifeCamp VC of Abuja

Division 2 men’s fixtures:

Sword ⚔️ VC v Bayonet Spikers of Jaji

G-Ranks of Kachia v Adamawa state

CNS Spikers V Taraba State

Plateau Rocks (Bye)

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No crisis in NAWIS ahead of AFN elections on Monday

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15 hours ago

June 8, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Association of Nigerian Women in Sports (NAWIS), known for its orderliness since its establishment in 1990, continues to uphold its standards ahead of the upcoming Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) elections.

With members across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, NAWIS has consistently operated without external interference.

Over the years, its members have been nominated to various boards of national sports federations after meeting established criteria, including the payment of annual dues.

The association has attracted a strong base of respected sportswomen who have served the country with distinction, both during and after their active careers.

In preparation for the AFN elections, zonal elections were conducted on June 2 and 3, producing representatives for the national exercise.

While NAWIS initially planned to hold its election in Zaria, Kaduna State, the association’s headquarters, it was later rescheduled for Abuja on Monday, June 9, following directives from higher authorities.

Importantly, NAWIS has a set of strict guidelines that govern its electoral process, particularly the requirement for timely payment of annual dues. Failure to meet this condition results in automatic disqualification.

This guideline was the basis for the disqualification of Maria Wophil, who has reportedly not paid her annual dues since 2017. Her attempt to hurriedly settle outstanding debts just before the election was deemed non-compliant with NAWIS regulations.

Who is Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju?

Commonwealth gold medallist Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju is one of the leading contenders for the NAWIS representative position in the AFN.

She made history as the first African woman to run the 400m in under 50 seconds and brought glory to Nigeria by winning a silver medal in the 4x400m relay at the Atlanta 1996 Olympics.

Yusuf-Olukoju also claimed gold in the 400m at the 1991 All-Africa Games and silver in the 200m.

Based on nominations and her track record, Yusuf-Olukoju is considered the most qualified candidate. However, three other contenders have also shown interest, and the final decision will be made in the election slated for Monday, June 9, in Abuja.

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