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Volleyball Regional Cup: Oloru Spikers battles Sunshine Spikers in S/finals of 2022

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4 years ago

January 12, 2022

Host, Oloru Super Stars will face Sunshine Spikers of Akure in the first semifinals of the ongoing 2022 Regional Unity Invitational Cup on Thursday.

In the second semifinals, New Waves of Ogun State battles Nile University in an epic game at the Government Secondary Schools (GSS), Oloru in Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State.

Oloru Super Stars topped group A after beating Nile University and Kwara United while New Waves beat Legacy VC, OFFA VC and Sunshine Spikers of Akure to top Group B.

The Coach of Oloru Super Stars, Femi Shogo told newsmen that his players are motivated to make it to the finals.

Shogo revealed that playing against experienced Sunshine Spikers will be a difficult task but speed and accuracy is in favour hiss his team.

He said, “Oloru Super Stars are yet to lose a game and the semifinals will not be the first. The boys are properly motivated and I am optimistic victory is ours.

“I am aware Sunshine Spikers of Akure are Champions of National Sports Festival, they also parade National team player; we are not intimidated by their pedigree. Speed, precision and accuracy will determine who wins the game.”

Meanwhile, Plateau Rocks will meet Oloru Super Angels in the women’s first semifinals while Legacy VC slugs it out with Niger Raven

Day 3:

Men

OFFA VC v Sunshine Spikers 0-2 (13-25, 19-25)

Legacy VC v New Wave 0-2 (23-25, 23-25)

Kwara United VC v Nile University 0-2 (19-25, 16-25)

Women

Golden Spikers of Anambra v Niger Raven 0-2 (19-25, 29-31)

Olalomi Royal Spikers v Plateau Rocks 0-2 (12-25, 21-25)

Kada Emeralds v Trailblazers VC of Bayelsa (25-21, 25-21)

Oloru Super Angels v Legacy VC (19-25, 25-23, 12-15)

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Team Nigeria Jets to Cairo for 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships

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9 hours ago

October 7, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Excitement is high as Team Nigeria’s para powerlifting contingent departed Nigeria on Tuesday, October 7, for the 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships set to take place in Cairo, Egypt, from October 9 to 18, 2025.

The milestone event marks the first-ever World Championships to be hosted on African soil, symbolizing a new era for the sport on the continent.

The first batch of Team Nigeria athletes left the country on Tuesday amid cheers and well-wishes from officials, fans, and supporters.

The second batch of the contingent is scheduled to depart tomorrow, October 8, from Lagos, completing the full team that will represent the nation at this landmark competition.

Speaking ahead of the departure, officials expressed confidence in the team’s readiness and determination to uphold Nigeria’s longstanding reputation as a force to be reckoned with, in global para powerlifting.

The National Sports Commission (NSC) reaffirmed its full support for the athletes, emphasizing the government’s commitment to promoting inclusivity and excellence in sports.

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