Apata Ajele wins Secondary School Volleyball Tourney

Apata Ajele Secondary School, Asa, yesterday emerged winners of the maiden Kwara Inter-Secondary School Volleyball Competition held in Ilorin. The school clinched the top spot by defeating Government High School, online betting Adeta, 3-1 (25-14, 25-19, 20-25, 25-17).

The third spot was secured by Erin-Ile Secondary School after edging out University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) Secondary School 2-0 (25-14, 25-20).

Winners of the maiden Kwara Inter-Secondary School Volleyball Competition, Apata Ajele Secondary School, Asa, in Ilorin… yesterday

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Organiser, online betting site Dare Kuti, expressed gratitude for the successful hosting of the three-day competition.

He said: “Appreciation goes to the President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Musa Nimrod, betting tips 1×2 for his constant support in ensuring volleyball gets to the nook and cranny of the country.

“Nimrod, a man, who believes in grassroots sports, Today Match inspired me to take a big step by organising this competition, and without his support, I don’t think the competition would have seen the light of day.

“I want to thank the Kwara State Sports Commission led by Mallam Bolakale Mogaji; Kwara State Volleyball Association led by Bashorun Bankole; the Special Assistant to Kwara State Governor on Sports, Mallam Ibrahim Attahiru; Chairman of Nigeria Park Volleyball Commission, Maj.-Gen. Taritimiye Gagariga, Premier league team among others for the success of the competition.”

Kuti, however, called on well-meaning Nigerians to support the growth of volleyball as a sport in the state, especially from the grassroots.