Beach Volleyball: Nigeria finish 3rd, qualify for World Championship
Nigeria women’s beach volleyball team have qualified for the 2025 World Championship in Adelaide, Australia, next November.
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 Martil, Morocco.
Head coach of the Nigeria beach volleyball team, Kayode Ajilore applauded the players for giving their best during the championship.
Ajilore said the result in Morocco is an indication of hard work and determination from the entire team.
He acknowledged the efforts of the Engineer Musa Nimrod, President CAVB Beach Volleyball Commission for creating the platform for the players to excel.
He said: “Firstly, 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 no fluke. They played to every instruction given to them.
“I want to thank the President of CAVB Beach Volleyball Commission, Engineer Musa 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 the support of the Sports Secretary Nigeria Customs Service, Samuel Onikeku stood out in Morocco.
He said, “We 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.
