THE Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has appointed coaches for its senior, age-grade and beach volleyball national teams following a comprehensive selection and screening process.
The appointments were announced in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by the Chairman of the NVBF Media and Publicity Committee, Godspower Odedede.
Odedede said the appointments reflected the federation’s commitment to strengthening the technical development of volleyball in the country.
He said the appointments, approved by the federation, covered the Senior Men and Women teams, Under-19 Boys and Girls teams, Under-17 Boys and Girls teams, as well as the Beach Volleyball teams.
According to him, the appointments are aimed at ensuring adequate preparation for upcoming regional, continental and international competitions.
For the Senior Men’s team, Taiwo Oladipupo was appointed Head Coach, while Twevini Yohanna will serve as Assistant Coach I and Setters Coach.
Jonah Adamu was named Assistant Coach II and Offensive Coordinator.
In the Senior Women’s team, Elam Elishama was appointed Head Coach, while Segun Abinde will serve as Assistant Coach I and Offensive Coordinator. Sunday Akapson was named Setters Trainer for the team.
For the Under-19 Boys team, Adamu Nite was appointed Head Coach, while Ayo Aboderin will serve as Assistant Coach I and Offensive Coordinator. Philip Stephen was named Setters Trainer.
Vincent Unogwu was appointed Head Coach of the Under-19 Girls team, while Bukola Faremi will serve as Assistant Coach I and Blocking and Defence Coordinator.
Chinyere Onuoha was named Assistant Coach II and Offensive Coordinator.
For the Under-17 Girls team, Sunday Yunan Akapson was appointed Head Coach, while Jessica Egwuna will serve as Assistant Coach and Offensive Coordinator. Kinsley Alika was named Setters Trainer.
In the Under-17 Boys team, Suleiman Ajeigbe was appointed Head Coach, Ibrahim Adamu as Assistant Coach I and Offensive Coordinator, while Osas Omoruyi will serve as Assistant Coach II.
For Beach Volleyball, Mathieu Kayode and Felicia Amos were appointed coaches for the women’s team.
John Iwerima and Jonathan Thaj were named coaches for the men’s team.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the NVBF has continued to organise domestic competitions and ensure Nigeria’s participation in continental and world championships.
Under the leadership of its President, Musa Nimrod, the federation has recorded significant progress in the development and promotion of volleyball at both continental and global levels. (NAN)
