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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...