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Six men’s teams and two women’s teams will compete at the 2024 African Military Games (AMGA) in Abuja, with the volleyball tournament promising thrilling action and fierce competition.
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The fixtures for the volleyball event were announced at a technical meeting held on Saturday at the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) boardroom.
The competition will kick off on November 25th, with the following matchups: Sierra Leone vs Burkina Faso (12pm), Ghana vs Kenya (2pm) and host Nigeria vs Algeria (4pm).
The President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa Nimrod, highlighted the importance of the African Military Games as a platform for promoting unity and camaraderie among African nations.
“This is more than just a tournament,” he said. “It is a celebration of African strength, discipline, and teamwork.”
Nimrod also praised the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, for the recent renovations to the indoor sports hall.
“When I entered the hall, I was pleasantly surprised by the extensive renovations. The improvements have made the arena more beautiful and functional. I want to commend the Chief of Defence Staff for investing in the nation’s sports facilities.”
Commodore Aliyu Pindar (RTD), Chairman of the FCT Volleyball Association, also expressed confidence in Nigeria’s Armed Forces volleyball team.
“I am confident that these players will make the country proud,” he said. “They are hungry for glory, and the African Military Games provide the perfect platform for them to shine.”
With the fixtures now set, all eyes are on the African Military Games, where the battle for supremacy in African military volleyball is about to begin.
The competition promises to showcase not only the athletic prowess of the players but also the spirit of unity and pride that defines the African continent.
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The fixtures for the volleyball event were announced at a technical meeting held on Saturday at the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) boardroom.
The competition will kick off on November 25th, with the following matchups: Sierra Leone vs Burkina Faso (12pm), Ghana vs Kenya (2pm) and host Nigeria vs Algeria (4pm).
The President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa Nimrod, highlighted the importance of the African Military Games as a platform for promoting unity and camaraderie among African nations.
“This is more than just a tournament,” he said. “It is a celebration of African strength, discipline, and teamwork.”
Nimrod also praised the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, for the recent renovations to the indoor sports hall.
“When I entered the hall, I was pleasantly surprised by the extensive renovations. The improvements have made the arena more beautiful and functional. I want to commend the Chief of Defence Staff for investing in the nation’s sports facilities.”
Commodore Aliyu Pindar (RTD), Chairman of the FCT Volleyball Association, also expressed confidence in Nigeria’s Armed Forces volleyball team.
“I am confident that these players will make the country proud,” he said. “They are hungry for glory, and the African Military Games provide the perfect platform for them to shine.”
With the fixtures now set, all eyes are on the African Military Games, where the battle for supremacy in African military volleyball is about to begin.
The competition promises to showcase not only the athletic prowess of the players but also the spirit of unity and pride that defines the African continent.
The post Volleyball: 6 Countries Battle For Glory At AMGA 2024 appeared first on Sports247 Nigeria.