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Nigerian universities Games Association popularly known as NUGA games is one that involves coming together of various tertiary institutions in the country,to participate in different sporting activities. 


The game which started in 1966 has the aim to create an avenue where students can associate to expand their energies and interact with one another. 


This year's edition 2 of the game holds March 16 to 27, 2022 at the prestigious University of Lagos. In preparation for tbe game, the volleyball team of Obafemi Awolowo University competed with Adekunle Ajasin university Akungba and won them on the count 3-0. 


In the light of this our team had an interview with the coach of the volleyball team.


ICONS: Can we meet you?

Coach: My name is Are Michael popularly called prince 



ICONS: Why did you choose volleyball of all games?

Coach: My choice I can say is personal. My father told me I cannot excel in football unless I changed to volleyball. He told me I'm wasting my height in football. I took to his advice and joined volleyball and I've enjoyed it ever since. 


ICONS: When were you elected as the coach?

Coach: I was elected 2014



ICONS: What has been your challenge so far?

Coach: The major challenge has been with time. The primary aim of the student on campus is to read. Therefore, we must consider their time for classes with the time for practising. Also, another challenge is students having to get their training materials like their boots themselves. 


ICONS: What are your goals& expectations for nuga games?

Coach: Like I do say I do not just play, I prepare for NUGA and I don't just prepare for nuga but for the gold. My aim is that we bring home the gold medal.



Ogunwole Blessing 

ICONS ORGANIZATION

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