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Taraba Spikers were in their best form as they defeated Sword VC of Benue 3-0 (25-19, 25-20, 25-22) on Day 3 of the 2022 National Division 2 League on Sunday. Host, Taraba Spikers thrilled the home fans with their spectacular display at the Jolly Nyame Stadium when they won the first set by 25-19 despite threats from Sword VC. The second set produced beautiful passes, blocks, spikes and defence but Taraba Spikers ran away with victory 25-20. In the 3rd set, Swords VC came out strong, getting vital points but lost concentration in the middle of the game as the fans of Taraba Spikers cheered their team to victory once more by 25-22. An elated head coach of Taraba Spikers, Peace Obi said the win against Swords VC was a crucial one adding that it would have been disastrous if they lost the game. Obi hailed the fans for their constant support  since the National Division 2 League started on Saturday. She said, "I am extremely excited the we are able to record our first win; this will r...

Plateau Rocks struggled to beat Taraba Spikers 3-1 (26-24, 21-25, 25-16, 25-12) on Day 2 of the ongoing 2022 National Division 2 League in Jalingo, Taraba State on Saturday. Established Plateau Rocks could not bulldoze Taraba Spikers as both teams were at each other's throats throughout the first set. Coach Rakiya Mohammed's team managed to win the first set by 26-24 points.  Taraba Spikers came out more determined in the second set winning 25-21 points before Plateau Rocks took the bull by the horn in the third and fourth set 25-16, 25-12 to win the game. The Head Coach of Plateau Rocks, Rakiya Mohammed praised the fighting spirit and resilience of her team. She revealed that there are no smaller teams in the Division 2 League adding that every team wants to be promoted to the National Division 1 League. Mohammed said, "I want to salute my team for a job well done. All the teams you see in Jalingo want to promote to the next League; that is why I told my players that ther...

The management of the world most popular energy drink (Bullet Energy) has issued a statement declaring the ambition to help millions of young people live healthier lives in no distance future.  Some of the key initiatives the company is using to achieving this ambition is through sports and recreation activities.  According to Former basketball International, Samuel Oguche, "Healthy living is not only about eating right but also taking the right energy drink that supplements the body". Bullet Energy Drink is the key to maintaining a well-balanced and healthy lifestyle. Oguche stressed that Bullet Energy drink encourages healthy eating habits and active lifestyles through initiatives such as the Sam Oguche basketball youth camp which is aimed to help ensure growth and wellbeing of individuals and families, especially emerging talents.  Bullet Energy Drink has the ability to connect and empower communities through the passion it elicits and its accompanying opportunities.

The Energy Drink for aspiring Champions, Bullet Energy drink has a rich legacy of inspiring children in Nigeria to fulfil their potential through its long-standing commitment to grassroots sports development programs. The certified Energy drink is making massive incursion into every cities in Nigeria through sports.  Ex International and advocate for youth empowerment, Samuel Oguche emphasized the commitment Bullet Energy to providing the opportunity for talented lads in Nigeria.  He commended the initiative of company’s like Bullet Energy drink in supporting sports and education.  According to the company's statement,  Bullet Energy drink remain committed to excellence and continue to commit to lifelong learning. The Bullet Energy drink comes with variety of nourishing and energising brands which include the Blue Bullet brand of none alcoholic drink and the Black Bullet alcoholic content.  The company is guided by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life an...

The General Co-ordinator of the Nigeria Women Football League Nationwide League, Sir Joe Amene, has promised a first class 2021/2022 NWFL Nationwide League season, which kicks off on Friday April 22 2022 at the Western Boys Stadium and the School of Health Technology, both in Benin City, Edo State. Sir Joe Amene, General Co-ordinator, NWFL Nationwide League. For the league that would see sixteen clubs from across the  country battle for promotion tickets, Amene, who is also a board member of the NWFL, assured Nigerian soccer fans that they will be treated to scintillating skills and display of soccer artistry by all the participating clubs. Amene, a former member of the Nigeria Professional Football League, said at the weekend from his base in Onitsha, Anambra state, that: "Soccer fans in Benin City and other parts of the country will be treated to women's football excellence that won't be different from what we have been witnessing in the NWFL Premiership, which recorded ...

As part of preparations for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) developed the GAPS (Gather, Adjust, Prepare and Sustain) programme for Para athletes that will participate in the Games. CGF is starting the programme with the Para Athletics, Para Table Tennis and Para Powerlifting. The objectives of GAPS is to offer emerging athletes and coaches from Commonwealth countries additional skills, knowledge and resources to become self-reliant and excel in sports, create effective, long term stakeholder partnerships, ensure inclusion and diverse participant representation, deliver a fully-funded GAPS program in each region of the Commonwealth. Nigeria is among the 13 out of 19 Commonwealth countries that have been selected for the GAPS programme. The athletes and coaches that have been considered for the programme are, Para Table Tennis with 5 athletes and 1 Coach, Para Powerlifting - 4 athletes and 4 Coaches and Para athletics - 2 athletes and 2 coaches...

The Women Commission under the auspices of the Olympic Solidarity and the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) will hold a two day seminar for Women in Sports at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja from 12th-13th April, 2022.  The seminar is in two phases and designed to enhance the productivity of women in the administration and management of sports. The aim is to foster collaborations in communication and interpersonal relationships with mentors and sponsors while paving way for continued growth and success. In a release signed by the Public Relations Officer, NOC, Phemmy Adetula, the theme of the seminar is, "Effective Career Enhancement for Today's Women in Sports" with the objective of understanding and exploring more deeply the current professional and career challenges and discovering new effective solutions to the most pressing issues. Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel, President NOC, says the seminar is solely for women at management and administrative levels that are asp...

Kano Pillars have records their first victory at the ongoing 2022 Nigeria Volleyball Super Cup at the National Stadium, Surulere in Lagos on Friday. Kano Pillars beat Wikki Spikers 3-0 (25-17, 25-18, 25-18) in their last match after losing four straight games at the Super Cup. In the first set, Kano Pillars won the first 6 points, recorded four aces and won 25-17. Wikki Spikers tried to turn the tides but Kano Pillars stood their ground to win the remaining two sets; 25-18, 25-18. The Head Coach of Kano Pillars, Musa Babamusa lamented the poor results recorded by his team. Babamusa vowed to work on the lapses noticed at the Super Cup and correct them ahead of the 2022 Nigeria Volleyball Premier League season. He said, "I am not only shocked by the result here but overwhelmed. I never expected this kind of results because since I began coach, I have never lost four consecutive matches. "We are going home to work on our deficiencies and you will all see a rebranded Kano Pillars...

By: Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Bullet Energy drink is open and willing to work closely with all the relevant stakeholders in Nigeria for the development of Nigerian kids using sports as instrumental tool. This was the official statement coming from stable of the world number one beverage drink for emerging talents across the nation in sports. The management of the brand were  excited with the massive turnout and participation at the ongoing youth basketball camp in Abuja and hinted that the subsequent camps will continue to produce future champions.  Bullet Energy Drink has a perfect synergy with Samuel Oguche basketball foundation and both have agreed to continue operating booth camps in all regional sections of the country.  The three-day camp which saw over 1,000 young talents in attendance had the presence of the NBBF president Mark Igoche and other important dignitaries in attendance.

By: Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo President of Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Igoche Mark has promised technical support to Bullet Energy Basketball Camp. The basketball philanthropist also promise to assist various individuals investing in the development of the slam and dunk game at the grassroots level. He made the pledge as a surprise guest at Day 3 of the Bullet Energy drink basketball youth camp in Abuja. The camp which  dunk-off on Wednesday in Abuja featuring over 1,000 kids from FCT and its environs. Mr Mark, while commending Oguche and Bullet Energy drink for the initiative to invest in basketball camp said the camp will be helpful to Nigeria and Nigerians in many ways.

By: Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo The Bullet Energy drink basketball camp has become the talk of the town with parents already relishing the experience enjoyed by their wards at the ongoing basketball youth camp in Abuja. According to some parents present at the camping exercise, the opportunity provided by Samuel Oguche's basketball  foundation afforded their kids the prospects of learning new skills. Since its Inception, the basketball youth camp has been a centre for children between ages of nine and sixteen to horn their talents and learn basic developmental skills to prepare them for future challenges. The basketball youth camp is organised by Samuel Oguche and sponsored by the Bullet Energy drink. One of the participants' parent Mr. Stanley Kashiong who was on ground to witness his kid developmental progress thanked Bullet Energy drink for the wonderful initiative. Some of the children at the camp also shared their experience whilst also expressing their delights over what they ...

By: Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo The Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja has being a beehive of  sport activities since Wednesday as this year’s edition of Bullet Energy drink basketball camp dunked off with coaches and administrators in and around the nation's capital on ground to take Nigerian kids through rudiments of basketball. Bullet Energy drink sponsor of the Samuel Oguche basketball youth camp, says it remains committed to the development of the game in Nigeria. Bullet Energy drink will facilitate the chance for the talents discovered from various Samuel Oguche basketball youth camp across the country to further develop their skills through world class coaching and scholarships. As usual the facilitator of the camp, Samuel Oguche says the role of Bullet Energy drink is to ensure the players get quality training, which will end on Saturday 9th 2022.

A spirited second half display by coach Shakiru Giwa's tutelage boys secured maximum points for Ladegbuwa Fc with 3-2 win over Holy Trinity Fc in the Nationwide League (NLO 1) match decided at Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium, ijebu ode. Jinadu Mutiu celebrating his goal with team mates  Ladegbuwa Fc could not have wished for a better start as the team race to an early lead after only five minutes into the duel. Holy Trinity defender had the ball tucked in his hand inside the box in the glaring eyes of the referee, the referee awarded a penalty which Jinadu Mutiu calmly converted, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way. Holy Trinity responded with two goals in succession. The equalizer came in 33mins through Tijani Kehinde who found himself free at the far post after Ladegbuwa's goalkeeper heroic diving save could only find the path of the opponent's striker to bring the game to even.  The visitor took the lead in the 41mins when Ebenezer clinically poke the ball in the net after hav...

By: Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Genuine basketball stakeholders have commended the superlative efforts and commitment of Bullet Energy drink towards youth and sport development in the county.  Esteem basketball administrators also implore Bullet Energy drink to sustain the sponsorship of the Samuel Oguche basketball youth camp. The Youth camp which is produly sponsored by Bullet Energy drink dunk-off this morning Wednesday 6th April, 2022 in Abuja.  Ex basketball International, Stanley Gumut stated that the consistency of Oguche basketball youth camp is second to none. He stressed the need for everyone to support what Samuel Oguche is bringing to basketball through Bullet Energy drink.  Basketball statistician Obande Ogbole also opined that Samuel Oguche has brought leverage to basketball development through his foundation. Obande who is also basketball table official says he's proud of what Bullet Energy is offering top talented kids within the country.  Other stakeholde...

The Bullet Energy drink basketball camp is off to a good start as the holiday season heats up. Thousands of talented kids enthusiastically stormed the open court of the Package B, Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja as top national teams' coaches took sessions at the opening day of the sporting event. Former D'Tigress coach Scot Nnaji and Ex-national team youth coach, Adeka Daudu along host of other coaches put the kids through basketball rudimental sessions.  The facilitator of the youth camp, Samuel Oguche delivered a heart warming opening address to kids. He stressed the need for the kids to remain focus and take advantage of the opportunity Bullet Energy drink is offering them in creating an enabling environment to mould and shape their basketball career. There was funfair at the Day one of the youth camp with foods, Bullet Energy drink and lots of goodies were on offer for the kids. The day two session of the camp continues tomorrow Thursday 7th April, 2022 at same venue by 8a...

OFFA VC and Kwara United VC have recorded their second consecutive wins at the ongoing 2022 Nigeria Volleyball Super Cup ongoing in Lagos on Tuesday. OFFA VC pummeled Kano Pillars 3-0 (25-23, 25-22, 25-16) in style in front of a shocked crowd while Kwara United VC beat Wikki Spikers of Bauchi in a five set thriller (25-19, 21-25, 25-14, 20-25, 15-12) at the indoor hall of the National Stadium. The Head Coach of OFFA VC, Suleiman Ajiegbe told newsmen that he was not surprised with the victory of 2021 Nigeria Volleyball Premier League Champions. He recalled that OFFA VC beat Kano Pillars 3-1 (major sets) at the 2021 Nigeria Volleyball Premier League. He said, "The boys showed commitment during the game and you could see they gave all their best against Kano Pillars. Our mission was simply to beat Kano Pillars and send a signal to other clubs. "OFFA VC dedicates the victory to Allah because all power belongs to him". In the men's last match, Nigeria Customs Service pipp...

Kada Kings defeated Kwara United 3-1 (25-22, 24-26, 25-23, 25-21) in the men's opening match at the ongoing 2022 Nigeria Volleyball Super Cup in Lagos state on Sunday. Kada Kings began their quest by winning the first set of the game 25-22 before Kwara United took the second set by 26-24. Kwara United lost their momentum in the third and fourth set as Kada Kings took both sets 25-23, 25-21. The Head Coach of Kada Kings, Jonathan Thaj said his boys will not get carried away by the win over newly promoted Kwara United. He said their target is to test run their chances of excelling at the 2022 Nigeria Volleyball Premier League. Thaj said, "For the team, the win against Kwara United is a testimony that the boys are ready for the bigger picture. Kwara United gave us a good fight but we took the deserved victory. "We are not afraid of the Premier League teams participating; when the time comes to face them my boys will definitely give good account of themselves", he added....

Renown basketball Youth camp exponent and former Nigeria youth International Samuel Oguche has stated in clear terms that the involvement of Bullet Energy drink in this year's youths camp was purely for developmental purpose. Oguche stated that Bullet Energy drink is aiming to inspire and equip young talents within the nooks and crannies of the country.  For decades Bullet Energy drink has been a front-runner in sports development globally and has reinvigorate its commitment to the course with massive sponsorship deal in the ongoing Bullet Energy Drink basketball camp in Abuja. The booth camp is an opportunity for youngsters to learn basic basketball skills, horn their talents and  be prepared for future leadership task. The Bullet Energy drink basketball camp dunked -off on the 30th of March in Abuja and will climax on the 6th of April 2022.

By: Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Bullet Energy Drink basketball youth camp has kicked off in earnest with over one thousand expected to sign up for the booth camp which is currently on-going in Abuja.  Over 50 of these kids are expected to benefit in a scholarship package scheme from the camp organizer and sponsors as Bullet Energy Drink and Ejison Nigeria Limited are committing lots of resources to this year's edition of the basketball youth camp.  Samuel Oguche, the brain behind this camp believes every emerging talents deserves to know how to unlock their potential and Bullet Energy drink is offering the kids the opportunity to grow. "Every player deserves to discover how to be a leader on and off the court. Basketball is a propeller tool for youth development, we believe every player deserves to know how to use the game to propel themselves to success in life", Oguche stated.

Samuel Oguche Basketball Foundation in conjunction with Bullet Energy drink are setting Abuja buzzing as revered basketball youth camp  kicks off in earnest. According to the organisers of the camp a lot of goodies and souvenirs are on the offering from the lead sponsor Bullet Energy Drink creating  scouting and  relax ambience for all stakeholders. Bullet Energy drink and Samuel Oguche Basketball Foundation are commited to talent discovery, moulding them to prospect and offering scholarship grants to the participatory youths for development of their career in Nigeria. The basketball youth camp is currently on-going in Abuja with many kids already signing up to participate.