Abula - Nigeria's indigenous game with lofty ambitions
Abula is a newly developed Nigerian sport that combines elements of volleyball and tennis. Created in 1984 by Elias Yusuf, it is played on a rectangular court by two teams of four players. The game aims to gain international recognition while promoting teamwork and skill among its players.
- ▪Abula is inspired by the Yoruba dish of the same name and combines four classes of food into one meal.
- ▪The game is played on a 16 by 8 meter court with a net height of 2.44 meters.
- ▪Players use a rectangular bat to hit a tennis ball, and each team is allowed three touches before returning the ball.
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