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Nigeria U-18 volleyball beats Egypt 3-1…
Nigeria’s U-18 boys volleyball team secured a place in the knockout stage of the 2026 CAVB African U-18 Volleyball Championship after defeating hosts Egypt 3-1 in a thrilling group-stage clash in Alexandria on Friday.
Key Highlights
- Knockout Qualification: Nigeria’s U-18 boys volleyball team has qualified for the knockout stage of the 2026 CAVB African U-18 Volleyball Championship.
- Impressive Victory: The Nigerian team defeated host nation Egypt 3-1 in a thrilling group-stage match in Alexandria.
- Match Scores: Nigeria won the first two sets 25-20 and 25-16, lost the third 25-22, and sealed victory by taking the fourth set 25-21.
- Unbeaten Run: The win marks Nigeria’s second consecutive victory, following its opening straight-sets win over Morocco.
- Strong Tournament Form: With two wins from two matches, Nigeria has secured a place in the knockout rounds with one group game remaining.
The victory marks Nigeria’s second consecutive win in the tournament, extending the team’s unbeaten run after its impressive straight-sets victory over Morocco in the opening match.
The Nigerian youngsters took control from the outset, claiming the first two sets 25-20 and 25-16 to put the hosts under immense pressure.
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Egypt, buoyed by vocal home support, responded by edging the third set 25-22 to keep the contest alive.
However, Nigeria quickly regained its composure in the fourth set, producing another disciplined display to seal a 25-21 win and complete a memorable 3-1 triumph over one of the tournament favourites.
With two wins from two matches, Nigeria has now booked a place in the knockout stage with one group game still to play, underlining its growing status as one of the leading contenders for the continental title.
The result also highlights the team’s resilience and maturity, as the players overcame the pressure of facing the host nation in front of a partisan crowd.
The 2026 CAVB African U-18 Volleyball Championship, being held in Alexandria, Egypt, features the continent’s top youth teams competing for the African title and qualification opportunities for global competitions.
Nigeria will conclude its group-stage campaign against Burundi, aiming to maintain its perfect record and build momentum ahead of the knockout rounds as it continues its quest for African volleyball glory.
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