12 Nigerian Coaches Earn FIVB Level I Volleyball Certification
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has congratulated 12 Nigerian coaches who successfully completed the FIVB Level I Coaching Certification Course in Accra, Ghana. The intensive coaching programme, held from August 3 to 8, 2026, saw the coaches demonstrate commitment, discipline and professionalism as they underwent training in modern volleyball coaching methodologies and […]
Lawrence, Odoh Lead Nigeria’s U-18 Beach Volleyball Charge in Senegal
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s beach volleyball hopes at the African U-18 Girls’ Developmental Cup will be spearheaded by Joy Lawrence and Ifechukwu Odoh, who have departed the country for the tournament in Saly, Senegal. The competition, which runs from August 8 to 14, 2026, is part of preparations for the Youth Olympic Games, with the […]
Eniola Bolaji Strikes Badminton Gold in Peru
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Paralympic bronze medallist, Eniola Bolaji, has clinched gold in the Women’s SL3 category at the 2026 Peru Para Badminton International. The world number two delivered a dominant performance, defeating Brazil’s Kauana Beckenkamp 2-0 (21-12, 21-12) in Sunday’s final to complete an unbeaten run through the tournament. Bolaji began her campaign with […]
Mgbuka FC Lift Game Changer Unity Cup Trophy in Abuja
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Mgbuka FC of Apo have been crowned champions of the inaugural 2026 Game Changer Unity Cup after edging Tyre Plaza FC 1–0 in a keenly contested final in Abuja. The final, played on Sunday, at the “Stadium of Light” inside Covenant Garden Estate, Apo Dutse, attracted thousands of spectators from Apo and […]
Nigeria Stun South Africa 7-4 In Africa Hockey 5s Opener
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s U-18 girls’ hockey team began their campaign at the 2026 U-18 Africa Hockey 5s Championship in emphatic fashion, defeating South Africa 7-4 in their opening match on Thursday in Nairobi, Kenya. The young Nigerian side produced an outstanding attacking display, combining pace, precision and teamwork to outclass one of the tournament’s […]
CDS Barracks Championship Reaches Final Stage
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The stage is set for an exciting finish to the 2026 Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Abuja Military Barracks Youth Championship as teams booked their places in the semi-finals and finals across football, basketball and volleyball after an action-packed third day of competition on Wednesday. In the men’s football event, Mogadishu Cantonment […]
Customs Backs New Volleyball Technical Adviser, Ryan Masajedi
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Customs Service has thrown its weight behind the appointment of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation’s new Technical Adviser, Ryan Masajedi, expressing confidence that the experienced coach will usher in a new era for the sport in the country. Head of Sports at the Nigeria Customs Service, Samuel Onikeku, gave the assurance […]
NVBF Unveils Ryan Masajedi As Technical Adviser
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has unveiled experienced coach Ryan Masajedi as the new Technical Adviser for the country’s national volleyball teams, with the mandate to strengthen both the senior teams and grassroots development programmes. Masajedi was officially presented on Wednesday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Package B, Abuja, where the […]
Mogadishu Barracks Win Women’s Football Crown
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 2026 Abuja Military Barracks Youth Championship was officially declared open on Tuesday 4th of August 2026, with military authorities reaffirming their commitment to youth development through sports, even as Mogadishu Barracks emerged champions in the women’s football event after a dramatic day of competition. Representing the Chief of Defence Staff, General […]
Mandela House Triumphs At Maiden CSA Alumni Games
By Godstime Egelege-Idama Mandela House emerged champions of the maiden edition of the Capital Science Academy (CSA) Alumni Inter-House Sports, bringing an exciting two-day competition to a close in Abuja. The event, held at the Aguiyi Ironsi Cantonment Stadium in Asokoro from August 1 to 2, reunited alumni from more than 16 graduating sets in […]