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Nigeria Crush Egypt to Win African U18 Volleyball Title, Qualify for World Championship
Nigeria’s U18 Boys Volleyball Team have been crowned African champions after a stunning straight-sets victory over hosts Egypt, prompting Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) President, Engineer Musa Nimrod, to hail the young stars for making history and putting the country back on the continental map.
Key Highlights
- Nigeria defeat Egypt 3-0 to win the 2026 African U18 Boys Championship.
- Victory secures Nigeria’s place at the 2027 FIVB U19 Boys World Championship.
- NVBF President Musa Nimrod praises players and grassroots development programme.
- Young champions tipped for professional contracts in North Africa and beyond.
- Federation shifts focus to the 2026 African Nations Championship.
The Nigerian boys produced a dominant display to defeat hosts Egypt 25-22, 25-21, 25-14 in the final of the 2026 African Nations U18 Boys Championship in Alexandria on Wednesday, sealing the country’s first continental title in the competition and booking a ticket to the 2027 FIVB Volleyball Boys U19 World Championship.
Reacting to the historic triumph, NVBF President Engineer Musa Nimrod described the victory as proof that the federation’s sustained investment in grassroots volleyball over the past nine years is yielding remarkable results.
“This victory reflects the hard work we have invested in grassroots volleyball. It also opens the door for these talented players to secure professional opportunities with clubs across North Africa and beyond,” Nimrod said.
He commended the federation’s board members, coaches and stakeholders for their unwavering support, describing their contributions as instrumental to the team’s success.
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Nimrod assured Nigerians that the federation would continue investing in talent development, adding that preparations have already begun for the 2026 African Nations Championship involving both the men’s and women’s senior national teams.
He expressed confidence that the U18 team’s remarkable achievement would inspire a new generation of volleyball stars and usher in greater success for Nigeria on the African and global stage.
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