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The Nigeria Volleyball Federation has congratulated 12 Nigerian…
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- 12 Nigerian volleyball coaches have successfully completed the FIVB Level I Coaching Certification Course in Accra, Ghana.
- The training was held from August 3 to 8, 2026.
- The coaches comprised seven women and five men, reflecting growing female participation in volleyball coaching.
- The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) described the achievement as a major step toward strengthening the technical capacity of volleyball coaching in Nigeria.
- The newly certified coaches gained modern coaching techniques, practical skills and international-level knowledge.
The training, which ran from August 3 to 8, 2026, saw the coaches complete the requirements for the international coaching certification after participating in the intensive programme.
The Nigeria Volleyball Federation said the achievement represents another step in its efforts to improve the technical capacity of volleyball coaching in the country.
The 12 coaches comprised seven women and five men who demonstrated commitment and professionalism throughout the course.
The Federation noted that the strong participation of female coaches was particularly encouraging, describing it as a reflection of its efforts to promote greater involvement of women in volleyball coaching and leadership.
According to the NVBF, the newly acquired knowledge, modern coaching techniques and practical skills are expected to benefit clubs, schools, grassroots programmes and national teams across Nigeria.
The Federation also commended the FIVB and organisers of the programme for providing Nigerian coaches with the opportunity to improve their professional qualifications.
The 12 Nigerian coaches who successfully completed the course are:
1. Dorothy Egbum – Team Leader
2. Francisca Ikhiede
3. Lydia Ayisa Yakubu
4. Anthony Damilola Taiwo
5. Monday Dada
6. Friday Peter
7. Morris Sefeiya Dikyai
8. Hajara Audu
9. Bose Melaiye
10. Bukky Oluwatosin
11. Sewuese Iorkua
12. George Samson Malaika
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The NVBF urged the newly certified coaches to use the knowledge gained from the course to contribute to the development of volleyball at various levels.
The Federation said their certification would further expand the pool of professionally trained coaches capable of driving technical excellence, talent development and sustainable growth of volleyball in Nigeria.
The NVBF congratulated all 12 coaches on the achievement and described their success as a positive development for the future of Nigerian volleyball.
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