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...We proudly showcased Nigeria's sporting and cultural heritage –Engineer Musa Nimrod By Maxwell Kumoye      The President of the CAVB Beach Volleyball Commission, Engineer Musa Nimrod, has described the successful hosting of the African Nations Cup Zone 3 Beach Volleyball Qualifiers in Badagry, Lagos State, as a major boost not only for the sport but also for tourism and grassroots development. Speaking after the competition, Nimrod said staging the tournament in the historic town gave participating teams and visitors the opportunity to experience Badagry's rich cultural heritage alongside top-class beach volleyball. "I am very happy because Badagry is a historic town. This event was never just about volleyball. Visitors also had the opportunity to see historic landmarks such as the Land of the Slave and the Gate of Return. It shows that sports can also promote tourism and preserve our history," he said. He commended the enthusiasm of the local community, noting tha...

...Backs strong preparation for Morocco and Côte d'Ivoire   By Maxwell Kumoye     President of CAVB Zone 3, Ali Yaro, has praised the Nigeria Volleyball Federation for successfully hosting the African Nations Cup Beach Volleyball Zone 3 Qualifiers, describing the tournament as a crucial platform for the development of the sport in West Africa. Speaking during the competition, Yaro commended the federation's leadership and officials for delivering a successful championship, stressing that while Nigeria had already secured qualification for the African Nations Beach Volleyball Championship, the tournament provided other countries with a valuable opportunity to compete and prepare for the continental showpiece. He noted that staging the event in Badagry proved to be a wise decision, saying the city's location made travel easier for neighbouring countries and contributed to the impressive turnout of participating teams. Yaro expressed delight with the presence of six nat...

    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 futur...

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 Champions...