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Volleyball Players Hail Legacy Championships
Some volleyball players have lauded the organisers of the ongoing Legacy Volleyball Championships, urging them to put in place more events for the development of the sport.
The competition, in its third edition, served off on November 27 at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos with 22 volleyball teams competing for the championship trophy which would be lifted on December 2.
The players told newsmen that the competition had provided the platform to showcase their passion for the sport and would go a long way to groom future players.
Daji Shedrach of the Unity club said that without the competition, the sport would have been nothing to write home about, being the only competitive event that brings the best players throughout the federation.
“For several years, we have asked for a league to showcase the best of volleyball, but unfortunately it has continued to fall on deaf ears.
“We cannot continue to present the sport in this light when we struggle to play competitive games and people expect volleyball to bring home laurels from international meet,” Shedrach said.
Abdulahi Agboluaje of the Bayelsa team said that the sport had continued to fall, with so many challenges confronting it.
He said: “So much has been said on how to move the sport forward, but so far nothing has been done.
“The ongoing competition has lived up to the expectation by bringing the best players who are game thirsty to give their best and to direct their energy positively.
“Without a competition, how do you show all the training/drills you have received and also develop your skills?”
Loveline Ekannem said that most players had become match rusty, as it is impossible for players to become excellent in their chosen field when they do not have a platform to express themselves.
It was reported that after the closure of games played, Kano defeated A.B.U 3-0 (25-14, 25-16, and 25-23)
Sunshine outclassed Festac 3-0(25-17, 25-23, 25-13) while Ebonyi also beat Unity, 3-0(25-17, 25-16, 25-18).
Port Harcourt the capital city of Rivers State will be at the centre stage in Nigeria as Port Harcourt Arsenal Community will hold her maiden edition of Football Fans Fiesta (FFF).
The Fiesta scheduled to hold on the 13th December, 2025, at Eddiz wine bar GRA, promises to be all football fans carnival in the State , as there will be a lot of fanfares.
The Coordinator of Port Harcourt Arsenal Community (PHAC), Ugochukwu Oputa has said that the forthcoming Football Fans Fiesta was basically to promote peace, unity and love among football fans in irrespective of the cub.
He stated that sports is a catalyst to bring peace, love and Unity in any given society, hence the occasion was initiated.
Oputa said this in an interview with sports journalists in Port Harcourt yesterday, saying that arrangements are on top gear for a successful programme.
” This event is for all football fans irrespective of your club. It is basically to promote peace, love and Unity among fans.
“It is like stating the obvious that football is the catalyst of peace and unity in the world. So the Port Harcourt Arsenal Community want to use this avenue to bring people together and foster friendship.
“There is no gate fee, but it is expected to put on jersey of your club as to make the event look unique” Oputa said.
The Coordinator used the forum to advice football fans in the world to love one another, and equally urged fans that will attend the occasion to be of good conduct and behaviour.
Tonye Orabere
Liverpool’s season of abject misery worsened as they were beaten with embarrassing ease by a hugely impressive Nottingham Forest at Anfield.
Arne Slot’s Premier League champions were looking to bounce back from a heavy defeat at Manchester City, but instead ran into a Forest side revitalised under new manager Sean Dyche and looking back to their best.
Liverpool head coach Slot gave £125m British record signing Alexander Isak a start, but he was totally anonymous once more and only lasted 67 minutes.
Forest went ahead after 33 minutes when defender Murillo shot powerfully past fit-again Liverpool keeper Alisson to subdue an already anxious Anfield.
Igor Jesus had a second ruled out for handball, but Forest doubled their advantage 39 seconds after the break when former Liverpool defender Neco Williams set up Nicola Savona for a crisp finish in front of The Kop.
Liverpool could barely raise a response in a desperate display, Forest increasing their lead 12 minutes from time when Morgan Gibbs-White scored after Alisson saved from Omari Hutchinson.
It means Liverpool, who lie 11th before Saturday’s late fixture, have now lost six of their past seven Premier League games as Slot’s near £450m summer spending spree comes under further scrutiny.
Forest, meanwhile, are surging away from the relegation zone and are up to 16th.
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