Nigeria qualifies for Beach Volleyball World Championship

The Nigerian Women’s beach volleyball team has qualified for the 2025 World Championship in Adelaide, Australia, scheduled to hold from November 14 to 23.

The pair of Esther Mbah and Pamela Bawa beat Egypt 2-1 (21-14, 20-22, 15-9) to finish in third place at the just concluded CAVB Continental Championship in Morocco.

Head Coach of the team, Kayode Ajilore told the News Agency of Nigeria that the players showed class and brilliance in delivering their jobs.

Ajilore said the result in Morocco was an indication of hard work and determination from the entire team.

He acknowledged the efforts of Musa Nimrod, President CAVB Beach Volleyball Commission for creating the platform for the players to excel.

“First, I want to give glory to God for crowning our little efforts with success.

“The players have shown the world that the African Games silver medal was not a fluke.

“I want to thank the President of CAVB Beach Volleyball Commission, Nimord, for believing in us and giving us the platform to excel.

“The board members of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation have also been supportive of the entire team,”Ajilore said.

Ajilore said the support of the Sports Secretary, Nigeria Customs Service, Samuel Onikeku also stood out in Morocco.

“He also want to thank our chief supporter Samuel Onikeku, who stood with us throughout the championship to encourage us financially and mentally.

“His presence really made a great boost to us in Morocco,” Ajilore said.

(NAN)