Teslim Balogun stadium to host South West zonal qualifier

The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVF) National League has kicked off simultaneously across the six geopolitical zones and the Federal Zone at designated centres across the country, the organisers have said.

The Federal Zone has been created to offer the Military and Para Military Organizations the opportunity to take part in the League, which will run from April to October.

In the South West Zone, the League is being played at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos with all the six states in the region participating.

The south -west zonal competition is featuring 18 male and 18 female teams and at the end of the competition, two teams will emerge to represent the zone at the national competition.

The National Volleyball League is the maiden competition being organised by Engr. Nimrod Musa-led board of the NVF.

According the Volleyball Federation, the league will create a platform for the organisation of regular competitions amongst clubs and affiliated state associations, as well as give players, coaches, referees and the administrators the opportunity to improve their skills and administrative ability.