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Volleyball Federation Hands 300 Soft Balls To Under Age Children

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4 years ago

October 19, 2021

…as Kaduna State claims 2 Gold in Beach Volleyball
Joel Ajayi
As part of its determination to catch Nigerians young, the Nigeria Volleyball Federation NVBF has donated over 300 soft balls to the 6 geo-political zones to enable the under age children have assess to the game.

President of NVF Engr Musa Nimrod made this known on Monday in Ilorin, the kwara state at the final of beach volleyball where Kaduna defeated FCT 2-0 to win gold at the ongoing 6th editions of National youth game.

Engr Musa Nimrod said the reason for introduction of under age children ball is to catch them young.

According to him, we want to catch them young that is why we branded those balls for the young one, we discover that the normal ball is to big for them to practice that is why we want to ensure they have ball they can train with
“We are going to send at least 50 balls to each geopolitical zones to enable them catch them young.

“This soft ball is for the under age shooter to enable them train, it’s a branded new one from NVBF, we want to flood every nook and corner of Nigeria with the soft ball.”

Meanwhile, the Kaduna state Female team beat FCT 2-0 to claimed gold in beach Volleyball while Kaduna Male team also did the same thing to the same FCT Male counterpart beating them 2-0 to claim gold.

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Lagos State Sports Commission, Abbey Rangers FC Seal Groundbreaking Partnership for Grassroots Football Development

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1 hour ago

November 5, 2025

The Gleamer

The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) has unveiled a groundbreaking partnership with Abbey Rangers Football Club, a renowned community football institution in the United Kingdom, marking a new era in grassroots football development in Nigeria.

Under this strategic alliance, Abbey Rangers FC will collaborate with the Lagos State Sports Commission to implement a robust seven-pillar framework focused on:
talent development, coaching enhancement, sports science, community engagement, policy support, resource mobilization, and infrastructure growth.

The partnership is a first of its kind between Nigeria and a UK-based community football club and aims to create a sustainable, inclusive, and globally competitive football ecosystem in Lagos State. It promises to unlock new international opportunities for young athletes and coaches, offering pathways for advanced training, mentorship, and global exposure.

Speaking at the official unveiling, Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr. Lekan Fatodu, described the partnership as “a landmark step in Lagos’ mission to build a sustainable and inclusive sports ecosystem.”

“This collaboration represents a deliberate effort to connect Lagos with global best practices in grassroots football development,” Fatodu stated.

“Abbey Rangers brings proven expertise and community-driven values that align with our vision to nurture world-class talent and position Lagos as a continental hub for youth sports excellence.”

In his remarks, Abbey Rangers Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Nick Riley, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, noting that it reflects the club’s long-standing commitment to community-driven sports development.

“We are proud to partner with Lagos State on this visionary initiative,” Riley said.

“Abbey Rangers has always believed that community football is a powerful tool for development, inclusion, and opportunity. This collaboration allows us to share our grassroots model and experience with one of Africa’s most dynamic cities.”

The LSSC–Abbey Rangers partnership is a reflection of Lagos State’s strategic commitment to developing the next generation of football talent through international collaboration, innovation, and community-based sports programs. It also reaffirms the Commission’s leadership in driving sports diplomacy and youth empowerment across Africa.

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