Nigeria secure wins at 2025 Africa Zone 3 Beach Volleyball Championship


By Mishael Emmanuel 

Nigeria began their outing at the 2025 CAVB Zone 3 Africa Beach Volleyball Championship in stunning fashion, as they secured three wins on Day 1 of the championship, currently underway in Abidjan, the Ivorien capital.
 
In the men’s event, Nigeria duo of Ibrahim Peter and Uchenna Austin defeated Benin Republic 2-0 (21-14, 21-16) in their opening match held at the Canal de Koumassi Remblais Hotel, Abidjan, Côte D'Ivoire.

In the women’s category, Esther Mbah and Pamela Bawa outclassed hosts Côte D'Ivoire III with a convincing 2-0 win (21-9, 21-8), while Nigeria’s Team B followed suit, defeating Côte D'Ivoire I 2-0 (21-18, 21-12).

Head coach of Nigeria’s beach volleyball teams, Kayode Ajilore, expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance, stressing the importance of asserting dominance in the region.

He also mentioned that the women's team is made up of young, promising athletes, three of whom featured at the last Africa U18 Championship held in Nigeria.

“We are here to stamp our authority in the region and make a statement. The players have shown hunger and composure on the court, and we are optimistic about our chances moving forward.

“Three out of the four players in the women’s team were part of the Africa U18 Championship last year. They’ve continued to grow, and their performance so far is encouraging.”

Ajilore, who also coaches at the Nigeria Immigration Service, assured sport-loving Nigerians, fans and stakeholders that the teams are focused and ready to make the country proud.

“We won’t disappoint. These players understand the task ahead and are fully committed to delivering for Nigeria,” he concluded.

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