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Volleyball: OFFA VC, Kwara United records second consecutive wins at 2022 Super Cup
OFFA VC and Kwara United VC have recorded their second consecutive wins at the ongoing 2022 Nigeria Volleyball Super Cup ongoing in Lagos on Tuesday.
OFFA VC pummeled Kano Pillars 3-0 (25-23, 25-22, 25-16) in style in front of a shocked crowd while Kwara United VC beat Wikki Spikers of Bauchi in a five-set thriller (25-19, 21-25, 25-14, 20-25, 15-12) at the indoor hall of the National Stadium.
The Head Coach of OFFA VC, Suleiman Ajiegbe told newsmen that he was not surprised with the victory of 2021 Nigeria Volleyball Premier League Champions.
He recalled that OFFA VC beat Kano Pillars 3-1 (major sets) at the 2021 Nigeria Volleyball Premier League.
He said, “The boys showed commitment during the game and you could see they gave all their best against Kano Pillars. Our mission was simply to beat Kano Pillars and send a signal to other clubs.
“OFFA VC dedicates the victory to Allah because all power belongs to him”.
In the men’s last match, Nigeria Customs Service pipped Kada Kings 3-1 (21-25, 25-19, 25-21, 25-23) in what could have turned out to be an upset.
It took the experience of National team players, Matthew Ejeh, Sunny Akapson, and Princewill Okoi to turn the tides in favor of the Nigeria Customs Service after losing the first set.
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NSC Hails Nigerian Badminton Team as Eniola Bolaji Strikes Gold, Men’s Doubles Team Secures Bronze in Spanish International Tourney
Joel Ajayi
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has applauded the Nigerian contingent at the 2025 Spanish Parabadminton International, after another impressive outing that saw the team secure a gold and a bronze medal in Toledo, Spain, on Sunday.
Paralympic medallist Eniola Bolaji continued her dominance, winning her second gold medal in two weeks with a commanding 2-0 (21-7, 21-10) victory over Turkey’s Halime Yildiz in the women’s SL3 final. Bolaji had won gold a week earlier at the Spanish International in Victoria, Spain.
In the men’s SL4 doubles event, Nnana Jeremiah and Eze Chukwuebuka delivered a strong performance, battling their way to a well-deserved bronze medal.
NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, commended the athletes for making Nigeria proud and praised the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, led by Francis Orbih, for ensuring the team’s optimal performance on the international stage.
“These athletes have once again showcased the resilience and talent that define Nigerian sports. Their success is a lucid indication of their hard work and the strategic leadership we demand from the Badminton Federation and other sports federations. We are proud of them and remain committed to supporting their journey to greater heights,” Dikko said.
Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, emphasized that the achievements align with President Bola Tinubu’s vision of strengthening grassroots sports while ensuring Nigeria competes favorably on the global stage.
“As part of our mandate under President Tinubu’s administration, we are committed to developing talent from the grassroots and supporting our elite athletes to bring home international laurels. The NSC will continue to back the strategic vision of sports federations as we work towards building a strong and sustainable sports ecosystem,” Olopade stated.
Since the National Sports Commission leadership took office, Nigerian contingents have continued to impress internationally including international successes in cricket and basketball recorded thus far. The NSC leadership stated that no stone will be left unturned until Nigerian sports reaches its full potentials.
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