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Volleyball: Oluyole Spikers can pull a surprise says Aboderin

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5 years ago

November 20, 2021

The Assistant coach of Oluyole Spikers of Oyo state, Ayokunnu Aboderin says his young side can pull up surprises against stronger teams at the second phase of the 2021 National Division 1 league in Abuja.

Oluyole Spikers of Oyo will play Wikki Spikers of Bauchi in their first match at the indoor hall of Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja on Saturday.

Aboderin said his team will ensure they win all their matches in the second phase of the division 1 league.

He said, “Do not underrate my team because we are here to surprise all the participating teams. During the first phase of the league played in Kaduna state, Oluyole Spikers were not impressive and this led to the team sitting on the bottom of the table.

The team returned back to Ibadan after the disastrous outing and prepared harder for the second phase; we have injected two players in order to match up with other teams participating in the league.”

“I want to assure you that you will all see a different Oluyole Spikers. Our hope is to win all our matches in the second phase and with that we will be among the first four teams”, he added.

Meanwhile, the Technical Representative of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Martin Melandi told coaches during the technical meeting that FIVB rules and guidelines will be applied during the second phase of the 2021 National Division 1 league.

Day 1

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Oluyole Spikers of Oyo v Wikki Spikers (8am)

Kada Kings v Spartans VC of Yola (10am)

Equity Spikers of Kebbi v Kwara United VC (3pm)

Caliphate Spikers of Sokoto v ABM of Kastina 6pm)

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PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon Assures Runners Of Safety Ahead Of 14 November Race

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1 hour ago

October 29, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The organisers of the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon have assured runners of a safe and well planned race, with special attention to the challenges of extreme heat.

Speaking in a video message, Emmanuel Odey, the Project Manager at Nilayo Sports Management Limited, the organisers of the race, warned athletes about the dangers of running in extreme heat and advised them to prepare properly.

“The world is bracing for a powerful El Niño, a climate phenomenon that can disrupt weather patterns worldwide and lead to extreme heat. Nigeria is a possible risk area, and runners must take the warning seriously.” Odey explained.

According to him, “Extreme heat is no joke. It can lead to dehydration and even life threatening heat stroke if runners are not careful.”

He urged runners to “hydrate well, pace themselves and listen to their bodies at all times, even while training.”

To support the athletes on race day, Odey revealed that the organisers will provide chilled water at every 2.5 kilometres along the route. At the finish area, there will also be a cold water bath to help cool down the body of runners after the race.

He added “We will provide chilled water at every 2.5 kilometres along the route, and at the finish area, there will be a cold water bath to help cool down the body after the race.”

The race is scheduled for 14 November 2026. The start point is the Old Parade Ground opposite the Fire Station, while the start time is 6:30am. The finish line is the Velodrome at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.

Odey concluded his message with a charge to all participants, “Respect the heat, run smart and finish strong. You are built for this.”

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