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  By Dayo Awoniyi The 2025 Women's African Volleyball Club championship kicked off in style, with First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, declaring the tournament open at the Mushood Abiola Sport Indoor Hall in Abuja.  The ceremony showcased the rich cultural heritage of Africa and Nigeria, with music, dance, and art on full display. The event was attended by hundreds of fans, as well as top dignitaries, including CAVB President Bouchra Hajij and the Controller General of Nigeria Customs Service. The 16 participating clubs, representing 10 African countries, were also present, symbolizing the unity and growth of volleyball on the continent. This marks the second time Nigeria is hosting the tournament, having previously done so in 1996. However, it's the first time the championship is being held in Abuja. As the patron of the event, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu's presence added glamour to the occasion, highlighting her support for women's sports and development in Ni...

  By Dayo Awoniyi In a thrilling Pool A opener at the CAVB Women's African Volleyball Club Championship in Abuja, Nigeria, Rwandan side APR pulled off a stunning 3-1 victory over Tunisian giants CFC on Thursday. CFC dominated the first set, winning 25-18 with strong hitting, but APR fought back to take the second set 26-24 after trailing at the first technical timeout. APR's versatility and blocking strength proved decisive in the third set, which they won 25-23, and they carried that momentum into the fourth set. Despite a late surge from CFC, who closed the gap to 23-22, APR held their nerve to seal a famous 25-23 win and take the match 3-1. The comeback victory sets the tone for APR's campaign in the championship and sends a warning to their rivals in Pool A.

  By Dayo Awoniyi Host team Customs Service of Nigeria is gearing up to face Mayo Kane Evolution of Cameroon in the opening match of the 2025 Women's African Club Championship today. The match, scheduled to take place at the Moshood Abiola Sport Stadium, will mark the beginning of the prestigious tournament, which is being held in Nigeria for only the second time after a 29-year absence. Customs Service of Nigeria will have the support of the Chief Patron, the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as they take on Mayo Kane Evolution in front of their home fans. The championship, which runs from April 1st to April 14th, will feature 16 teams from across the continent, all vying for the top prize. The draws for the tournament were held at the Exclusive Serene Hotel in Abuja on Wednesday, with CAVB President and FIVB Vice President Bouchra Hajij in attendance. Groups of Women’s African Volleyball Club Championship Abuja 2025  Pool A Customs - NGR Mayo - CMR APR – RWA CFC...

The Director General of the National Sports Commission NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, has congratulated the President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, NBBF, Eng Musa Kida, for his appointment as the new Board Chairman of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.  Hon Olopade said Eng Musa Kida has been one of Nigeria's most efficient and Productive Sports administrators who has sacrificed alot for the growth of Nigerian Basketball. The DG maintained that his latest appointment is a testament to his years of passion, hard work, dedication and a very successful track record in the oil sector for more than two decades. " Eng Musa Kida is an accomplished administrator whose achievements cut across both the oil sector and Nigerian basketball.I   have no doubt that the NNPC Limited will attain better efficiency and  attract more investment under his watch". " Under his leadership as the President of the Nigeria Basketball F...

Encomiums and felicitations have been pouring for the President of Nigeria Basketball Federation, Engineer Ahmadu Musa Kida, on his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as the new Chairman of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited(NNPCL). Since the appointment which many experts in the oil and gas industry described as long overdue, but timely, it has been stopless prayers and heartfelt goodwill messages for Kida by all Nigerians and particularly, from his immediate sports constituency, the basketball community. In a press statement signed and released by veteran sports journalist Felix Awogu, on behalf of the NBBF  board members, congratulates Kida on his appointment as the chairman of the board of NNPCL. It noted that Kida has proven his ability, capability and integrity as a globally renowned expert in the energy, oil and gas industry, with over 40 years experience bouyed by high levels of efficient and spectacular achievements. "It is no gain saying that you're...

  By Dayo Awoniyi The African Women's Volleyball Inter-Club Championship has kicked off in Abuja, Nigeria, with the 25 teams from across the continent set to participate  The participating teams include Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and Nigeria Navy (NN) from Nigeria, Al Ahly Sporting Club (AHL) and Zamalek Sporting Club (ZMK) from Egypt, and AS Douanes (BUR) from Burundi. Other teams competing in the championship are Sococim (SOC) from Senegal, Volleyball Club La Grace (VGL) and Volleyball Club La LOI (VLL) from the Democratic Republic of Congo, National Alcohol and Liquor Factory (NAL) from Ethiopia, and Club Femini De Carthage (CFC) from Tunisia. Forces Armees Et Police (FAP), Litto Team Volleyball (LTV), and Maya Kane Evolution (MKE) are representing Cameroon, while Spiking Stars Volleyball (SSV) is flying the flag for Botswana. Rounding out the list of participants are Club Omnisports Descartes from Cote D'Ivoire, Queen's Volleyball Club (QVC) from Benin Republic, Rwan...