By Nnenna Iwuchukwu
Abuja (Precise Post) – Major General Taritimiye Gagariga says he is impressed by the display of the young players at the ongoing 2022 Kontagora Invitational Challenge in Nigeria state.
Maj Gen Gagariga who is the sponsor of the invitational challenge stated that the young players are contributing to the victory of their various teams while others are making meaningful progress.
He emphasized that the objective of the competition is to consolidate the grassroot volleyball which he started in 2021.
The board member, Nigeria Volleyball Federation said, “I am satisfied with the performances of the players; as you all know that the objective of the Kontagora Challenge is to consolidate the grassroot volleyball which we started last year.
“It has been revealing especially for the new teams that joined the challenge train.”
He said, “There is a need for mentorship from the senior players; the young players are doing excellently well. The Local Organising Committee have seen a few talents including a Libero and opposite player. We will see what we can do to nurture these talents, the challenge accommodated the senior players to mentor them and I know the program of mentorship is already yielding fruit.”
Maj Gen Gagariga said this is the first time the Nigeria Army, Chief of Naval Staff, Nigeria Air Force and other military formations will be represented at a volleyball competition in Nigeria
He said, “I urge them to keep the game alive and ensure the grassroots which we all started way back in 1985 is being pushed forward.”
Day 4 results-
Women’s Quarterfinals matches at the ongoing 2022 Kontagora Invitational Challenge-
Niger Raven v Rhino 3-0 (25-16, 25-19, 26-24)
G-RANKS v Defence Spikers 3-1 (25-19, 15-25, 25-23, 25-19)
Chief of Naval Staff v Kada Emeralds 3-1 (21-25, 25-16, 25-14, 25-20)
COAS Spikers v OFFA VC 3-0 (25-12, 25-15, 25-10)
Women’s Semifinals match today (Tuesday):
Niger Raven v Chief of Naval Staff (CNS)
G-RANKS Spikers s Vs COAS Spikers
