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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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PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon Splashes Big Prize Money Ahead Of 14 November 2026 Race

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8 hours ago

October 25, 2026

The Gleamer

Top Three Elite Finishers To Earn $8,000, $6,000 And $5,000 Respectively

The organisers of the highly anticipated PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon have announced an attractive prize package for athletes across every category ahead of the race on 14 November 2026 in Abuja.

The prize announcement has been welcomed by athletes and coaches, as the event continues to establish itself as one of the leading road races in Nigeria. The race offers local athletes the chance to compete against international runners in front of a home crowd, while also earning meaningful rewards.

In the elite category, first place earns $8,000, second place takes $6,000, third place gets $5,000, fourth place receives $4,000, fifth place goes home with $3,000, sixth place earns $2,000, seventh place takes $1,000, and eighth place gets $500.

In the Nigerian category, first place earns ₦2,000,000, second place takes ₦1,500,000, third place gets ₦1,000,000, fourth place receives ₦500,000, fifth place goes home with ₦300,000, sixth place earns ₦200,000, seventh place takes ₦100,000, and eighth place gets ₦50,000.

According to the organisers, the prize structure reflects the commitment of PremiumTrust Bank to the growth of athletics in Nigeria and to the encouragement of home based athletes. The separate Nigerian category ensures that local runners are properly recognised and rewarded for their performance.

The half marathon, which covers 21 kilometres, remains an important event for long distance runners. It serves as a test of endurance and preparation, and it provides a competitive platform for athletes building towards major national and international competitions.

The race is expected to draw elite athletes, club runners, corporate teams, fitness enthusiasts and supporters from across Nigeria and beyond. The turnout is expected to be high, given the interest already shown since registration opened.

Organisers have advised interested runners to register early through the official registration portal of the race to secure their participation, as arrangements are being put in place for timing, security, medical support and traffic management on race day.

The prize money is now confirmed, attention will shift to the athletes as they complete their final weeks of training and preparations ahead of the race day.

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