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Volleyball: Ajase Ipo, Oluyole Spikers records big win at Div 2

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3 years ago

October 12, 2023

Joel Ajayi

Ajase Ipo VC and Oluyole Spikers won their respective matches on Day 5 of the ongoing 2023 National Division 2 Volleyball League (2nd phase) in Kaduna on Wednesday.

In a North Central derby, Ajase Ipo surprisingly beat Olalomi Spikers 3-0 (25-18, 25-18, 25-23) while Oluyole Spikers defeated Safety Spikers 3-1 (25-15, 25-15, 20-25, 25-26) at the indoor sports hall of Ahmadu Bello Stadium.

Ajase Ipo ran riot on Olalomi Royal Spikers in the first set 25 to 18 causing panic amongst the Olalomi squad. Coach Taye Afelele maintained the starting six of his side Ajase Ipo as they comfortably beat Olalomi Royal Spiker in the second set by the same scoreline 25 to 18 points.

A worried Oluwabukola Faremi made some changes in the third set for Olalomi as they still struggled against Ajase Ipo. Both teams picked valuable points till they tied at 20 to 20 points before Ajase Ipo snatched victory by 25 to 23 points.

Meanwhile, youthful Oluyole Spikers were impressive in the first and second set recording 25 to 22 points apiece against Safety Spikers. Experienced Safety Spikers bounced back in the third set winning by 25 to 20 points.

Joel Taiwo with his thunderous spikes gave Oluyole the much needed win in the fourth set to seal the game.

Day 5 results of the National Division 1 and 2 Volleyball Leagues

Division 2

NAF Rocket 3 v 0 Olalomi (25-21, 25-20, 25-19)

Sword VC 3 v 1 Adamawa Spikers (25-15, 25-15, 20-25, 25-16)

Oluyole Spikers 3 v 1 Safety Spikers (25-22, 25-22, 20-25, 25-17)

Ajase Ipo 3 v 0 Olalomi (25-18, 25-18, 25-23)

Division 1

Nigeria Correctional Service 3 v 0 Kwara United (27-25, 25-17, 25-22)

UCEM of Enugu 2 v 3 G-Ranks (25-17, 24-26, 25+22, 22-25, 12-15)

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Vipers VC celebrate captain Esther Mbah on birthday

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19 hours ago

November 14, 2026

The Gleamer

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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