Nigerian Women in Sports making waves even in CAVB Beach Volleyball
Oru Leonard
Volleyball U18 Continental Championship has been set for an exciting showdown between Nigeria’s women teams and other top contenders from other countries. The performance of Nigerian female teams has been nothing short of impressive, displaying their skill, determination, and unwavering teamwork on the sand courts of the Jabi Lake Beach Volleyball Arena.
Their Victories on day 2 have solidified their position as one of the top favorites to take home the coveted championship title. Led by experienced coach Kayode Ajilore, the girls have shown that they are a force to be reckoned with, dominating their opponents with ease. The team’s success can be attributed to their strong service game, smart positioning, and excellent communication on the court. Their ability to control the tempo of the game and make strategic plays has left their opponents struggling to keep up.
Coach Ajilore’s confidence in his teams is evident as they head into their final pool match against Cote d’lvoire. With the support of their home crowd, the girls ate determined to finish strong and bring glory to their country. Nigeria will have to face tough competition from other countries, including Egypt, who have shown their dominance in the tournament so far. The clash between Egypt 1 and Nigeria 1, will surely be one to watch, as both teams have displayed exceptional skills and determination on the court. Senegal comeback victory against Morocco 11, is a testament to the level of competition in this tournament. Every team is putting their best foot forward, leaving no room for complacency.
The National Sports Commission (NSC) Leadership, is overwhelmed with their performances said,
as the tournament progresses, “we can expect more trilling matches and intense battles between these talented young players.” The CAVB Beach Volleyball U18 Continental Championship is not just a competition but also a platform for these young athletes to showcase their skills, gain international exposure, and represent their countries on a global stage.
NSC congratulates all the teams that have competed so far and good luck to those yet to take the court. The future of Beach Volleyball in Africa looks bright, and these young women are shining examples of the potential and talent that the continent has to offer.
2025 CAVB Beach Volleyball U18 Continental Championship is far from over, and as the competition heats up, one thing is for sure-the Nigeria women’s teams are a force to be reckoned with and are determined to make their country proud, let’s continue to support and cheer them on as they aim for the top spot in this exciting tournament, NSC opined.
