Faith Nisperos, Akari Chargers aim for Final Four

Akari Chargers’ Faith Nisperos.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — After an encouraging campaign last year, Faith Nisperos is determined to help the new-look Akari Chargers make their first-ever semifinal appearance in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) season. After adding champion spiker Grethcel Soltones from Petro Gazz and ex-Creamline star Ced Domingo, who is set to…

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In front of loved ones, Nisperos and Raagas fuel Akari

Faith Nisperos.–PVL PHOTO CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY—Faith Nisperos had her mom and several relatives as part of the audience. Hometown hero Erika Raagas had her kin in the coliseum too; a lot of them, that she could no longer keep track. The two Akari stars made sure their loved ones wouldn’t go home disappointed. Nisperos,…

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PVL: Faith Nisperos relishes teaming up with former rivals at Akari

Akari Chargers’ Faith Nisperos. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Faith Nisperos is teaming up with former college rivals Fifi Sharma and Justine Jazareno in Akari’s campaign in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference. From playing against each other in the past three UAAP seasons, the ex-Ateneo star and a pair of champion players…

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Faith Nisperos relishes ‘challenge’ of playing against idol Alyssa Valdez – rezal404

Akari Chargers’ Faith Nisperos in the PVL Invitational Conference. -PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Faith Nisperos relished her head-to-head against her idol Alyssa Valdez as she and the Akari Chargers put up a gallant stand against the defending champions Creamline Cool Smashers in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational Conference. Nisperos unleashed her best…

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Faith Nisperos, 5 other Akari players lead PH team for AVC Challenge Cup – rezal404

Akari Chargers and coach Jorge Souza de Brito during training. –AKARI PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Faith Nisperos and her Akari teammates will represent the Philippine women’s volleyball team in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup for Women in Indonesia from June 18 to 25. Before making her much anticipated pro debut in the Premier…

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‘Long term plan’ draws Faith Nisperos to Akari; PLDT a second choice – rezal404

Faith Nisperos. UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Forgoing her remaining UAAP playing years for Ateneo was already a tough decision as it is for Faith Nisperos but choosing the right team for the next chapter of her career also proved to be a harder task. Before deciding on the Akari Chargers, Nisperos had to choose…

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After leaving Ateneo, Faith Nisperos looks to shine with Akari – rezal404

Ateneo’s Faith Nisperos and Vanie Gandler. -UAAP PHOTO In the darkness of a missed playoff appearance, Faith Nisperos reached for the light. The talented open spiker decided to forego her remaining years of eligibility with the Ateneo Blue Eagles in the UAAP and announced on Tuesday that she was turning pro and will join the…

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Faith Nisperos leaves Ateneo to go pro, join Akari in PVL – rezal404

Faith Nisperos. UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Faith Nisperos has decided to forgo her remaining UAAP playing years for Ateneo as she turns pro and joins the Akari Chargers in the Premier Volleyball League. After three seasons with the Blue Eagles, the 23-year-old Nisperos announced on Tuesday that she is moving to the next chapter…

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Vanie Gandler to go pro, Faith Nisperos questionable for Season 86 – rezal404

Ateneo’s Faith Nisperos and Vanie Gandler. -UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Ateneo will be losing one of its key cogs for the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament while one may be questionable to return. Vanie Gandler is sure to move on from the Blue Eagles after exhausting all her eligibility years while Faith Nisperos was non-committal…

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