Nigeria settle for bronze at 2025 Africa Beach Volleyball U18 Youth Cup

   
Nigeria’s girls' team clinched the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa U18 Beach Volleyball Youth Development Cup held in Banjul on Saturday.

The Nigerian team defeated Morocco 2-0 (21-7, 21-12) in the third-place match after a narrow 2-1 (16-21, 21-16, 15-12) loss to DR Congo in the semifinals.

Head coach of Nigeria’s beach volleyball team, John Iwerima, praised his players for their determination and fighting spirit throughout the tournament.

He said, "I’m proud of the girls. They gave their best on the court and showed great character.

“We’ll take time to reflect on this tournament, learn from our mistakes, and ensure we don’t underestimate any team in future competitions.”

President of the CAVB Beach Volleyball Commission, Musa Nimrod applauded the performance of all the participating teams, stressing the potential of African nations in the sport.

He said, "The level of competition has improved, and I must commend all the teams for their effort.

“The future of beach volleyball in Africa is very bright. With the right development, we can soon compete with top European nations.”

DR Congo finished first place while host Gambia placed second position.

Meanwhile, Nigeria boy's team lost to Sierra Leone in the quarterfinal match.

Medallist at the U18 Youth Cup have booked a place in next year's Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal.

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