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States Face Off as National Volleyball League Kicks off in Abia

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Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 08:08 PM

Written by Omotola Adeleke

States Face Off as National Volleyball League Kicks off in Abia

The Phase 2 of the Nigerian National Volleyball League Division 1 and 2 Championship has kicked off in Umuahia, Abia State with 19 States competing for glory.

The Volleyball League, which is for male and female categories, is being played in Umuahia township stadium and will end on October 20.

Speaking to Journalists at Umuahia township stadium , the First Vice Chairman of Nigeria Volleyball Referees Association, Mohammed Mohammed declared that no team would suffer any form of unfair officiating as according to him, all referees would be professional in their duties.

Mohammed advised players and teams against involving in unprofessional conducts throughout the Championship but to accept results of their games, if defeated.

He expressed satisfaction with the Volleyball equipment installed in the stadium, adding that Nigeria can tackle unemployment by exporting professional Volleyballers.

Earlier, Nwaobilor Ananaba, the Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, highlighted that the introduction of modern sporting equipment at the Umuahia township stadium by Governor Alex Otti has encouraged several sports federations to select Abia as the location for various sporting events.

The Commissioner encouraged the athletes to put in their best efforts, assuring them that the Governor is prepared to reward any athlete who excels.

The Volleyball League, featuring both male and female categories, is taking place at the Umuahia township stadium and is set to conclude on October 20.

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States Face Off as National Volleyball League Kicks off in Abia

The Phase 2 of the Nigerian National Volleyball League Division 1 and 2 Championship has kicked off in Umuahia, Abia State with 19 States competing for glory.

The Volleyball League, which is for male and female categories, is being played in Umuahia township stadium and will end on October 20.

Speaking to Journalists at Umuahia township stadium , the First Vice Chairman of Nigeria Volleyball Referees Association, Mohammed Mohammed declared that no team would suffer any form of unfair officiating as according to him, all referees would be professional in their duties.

Mohammed advised players and teams against involving in unprofessional conducts throughout the Championship but to accept results of their games, if defeated.

He expressed satisfaction with the Volleyball equipment installed in the stadium, adding that Nigeria can tackle unemployment by exporting professional Volleyballers.

Earlier, Nwaobilor Ananaba, the Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, highlighted that the introduction of modern sporting equipment at the Umuahia township stadium by Governor Alex Otti has encouraged several sports federations to select Abia as the location for various sporting events.

The Commissioner encouraged the athletes to put in their best efforts, assuring them that the Governor is prepared to reward any athlete who excels.

The Volleyball League, featuring both male and female categories, is taking place at the Umuahia township stadium and is set to conclude on October 20.

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