By Victor Okoye
Abuja, Nov. 29, 2024 (NAN) The Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation (FMINO) men’s volleyball team on Friday kicked things off against the Ministry of Petroleum Resources with a resounding straight sets victory (15-4, 15-6) at the ongoing Federation of Public Service Games (FEPSGA) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the volleyball male team was made up of nine members of staff from ministry and it’s agencies namely: Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) and Voice of Nigeria (VON).
The players include; coach Chris Odhomi (FMINO), Godwin Samuel (FMINO), Solomon Mundung(FMINO),Thomas Bello (FRCN), Sylvester Bikut (FRCN), Special Comrade Ishaku Musa (FRCN), Victor Okoye (NAN), Muhyideen Jimoh (NAN) and Isah Tsamiya Abdullahi(VON).
Team Information dominated the first two sets, coming out hot right out of the blocks and not allowing Team Petroleum Resources to find its footing.
The highlight of the first two sets came from the hand of the team Captain Godwin Sam, who smacked four kills over the span of five rallies in the second set.
Team Petroleum Resources wouldn’t see their first point of the match until, when a service error made it 10-1, which gave them a little glimpse of hope as they managed to ganer three more points on the board for a 10-4 scoreline.
However, that rally wouldn’t last long as Team Information came back roaring with five straight kills on the bounce to rap up the first set 15-4.
The second set mirrored the first, as Team Information continued to display offensive skills on the court and went on a 9-0 run.
But a few mishits and one service error once again kept their opponents afloat, albeit for a short while.
Team Information quickly bounced back to wrap up the set at 15-6 as their offensive efficiency proved too much for their opponents who succumbed to a straight set demolition.
“We did a really good job trying to stay steady,” player coach Odhomi said.
“One of the things we wanted to do was keep the same mindset no matter who we are playing.”
Team Information are back in action tomorrow (Saturday) when they take on Ministry of Finance, ICPC, and NAPTIP with first match time set for 8 a.m.(NAN)
