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Volleyball
By Dorcas Jonah
Abuja, Aug. 21, 2017 (NAN) The President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Musa Nimrod, on Monday congratulated the Falcons volleyball team for qualifying for the Nations Cup championship slated for Cameroon in October .
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the female team on Sunday defeated Cote D’Ivoire 3-0 in the just concluded World Women Cup Volleyball qualifiers in Abidjan.
The qalifiers started on Aug. 17 to Aug. 20.
Nimrod told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that the qualification was due to hard work and commitment from all stakeholders.
“I want to describe the team as worthy ambassadors of our great country, Nigeria. I pray and hope that they will continue to make us proud even at the Nations Cup in October,’’ he said.
Earlier, Usman Abdalah, coach of the team, lauded the players for their display of gallantry, dedication and patriotism.
Abdalah hailed the federation for its support during the tournament and promised to do the nation proud at the continental competition.
NAN reports that the team is expected back in the country on Monday.(NAN)
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Edited by Idris Abdulrahman