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By Maxwell Kumoye      Nigeria's men's volleyball team continued its impressive campaign at the 2026 African Nations Cup Zone 3 Qualifiers with a commanding 3-0 victory over hosts Côte d'Ivoire on Wednesday, securing their second consecutive win of the tournament. The Nigerians produced a disciplined and dominant performance to silence the home crowd, claiming the match in straight sets, 25-16, 25-20, 25-19. The victory keeps Nigeria's unbeaten run intact and further strengthens the team's quest for qualification. Head coach Taiwo Oladipupo praised his players for their composure and determination against the host nation, describing the result as a significant achievement. "I'm very, very happy. Beating the host nation is never an easy task, especially in front of their home fans. But we showed that we are capable of doing it, and we proved it on the court with a convincing victory," Oladipupo said. The coach also attributed the team's impressive s...

...Federations face sponsorship reality check By Maxwell Kumoye      Rwanda is fast redefining the role of sport in national development, with Minister of Sports Nelly Mukazayire declaring the sector a central driver of economic transformation. Speaking at a high-level roundtable hosted by the Atlantic Council in Washington, D.C., Mukazayire painted a picture of a country strategically leveraging sport beyond competition, turning it into a tool for investment, tourism and youth empowerment. L According to the minister, Rwanda’s approach is deliberate and structured, anchored on heavy infrastructure development, international collaborations, and the consistent hosting of world-class sporting events. These efforts are steadily boosting the nation’s global sporting reputation and positioning it as an emerging hub on the international stage. That ambition has already taken shape through landmark events such as the 2025 UCI Road World Championships and the FIFA Ser...

...Federations face sponsorship reality check By Maxwell Kumoye      Rwanda is fast redefining the role of sport in national development, with Minister of Sports Nelly Mukazayire declaring the sector a central driver of economic transformation. Speaking at a high-level roundtable hosted by the Atlantic Council in Washington, D.C., Mukazayire painted a picture of a country strategically leveraging sport beyond competition, turning it into a tool for investment, tourism and youth empowerment. L According to the minister, Rwanda’s approach is deliberate and structured, anchored on heavy infrastructure development, international collaborations, and the consistent hosting of world-class sporting events. These efforts are steadily boosting the nation’s global sporting reputation and positioning it as an emerging hub on the international stage. That ambition has already taken shape through landmark events such as the 2025 UCI Road World Championships and the FIFA Ser...