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CAVB Cautions Teams to Adhere to Rules as Africa U18 Beach Volleyball Championship Begins Today in Abuja

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1 year ago

August 3, 2025

By Joel Ajayi

The 2025 CAVB U-19 Beach Volleyball African Championship officially kicked off on Sunday at Jabi Lake Park, Abuja, with the Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) issuing a firm warning to all participating teams to strictly adhere to tournament rules and regulations.

The caution comes as 16 male and female teams from 12 African countries begin their pursuit of continental glory and qualification spots for the 2025 Beach Volleyball World Championships in Qatar.

CAVB officials have stressed that any form of misconduct, cheating, or disrespect to officials will not be tolerated, emphasizing that the integrity of the tournament remains paramount.

Speaking during the pre-tournament technical meeting held on Saturday, CAVB Representative and President of Zone 3, Prince Ali Yaro, and others CAVB member underscored the need for discipline, professionalism, and respect for officiating—both on and off the court.

“We expect all teams to maintain the highest standards of professionalism,” said a CAVB official.
“This is a World Championship qualifier, and the eyes of the continent—and the world—are on us. All teams must obey the tournament rules.”

The championship, hosted by the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), is showcasing top youth volleyball talents from across the continent over a five-day period of intense competition.

NVBF President, Engineer Musa Nimrod, assured that Nigeria is fully prepared to host a seamless and competitive tournament, urging athletes to focus on fair play and strong performances.

“We are proud to host this prestigious event. Our facilities meet international standards, and we are confident in delivering a successful tournament. Let the best teams win—and win clean,” Nimrod said.

Participating nations include Nigeria, Ghana, Benin Republic, Togo, Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, Gambia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Senegal, and Côte d’Ivoire. With limited qualification slots available, the stakes are high for all teams.

Male Category

Pool A: Nigeria 1, Benin Republic, Egypt 1, Burkina Faso
Pool B: Ghana, Gambia, Senegal, Nigeria 3
Pool C: DR Congo, Morocco, Burundi, Nigeria 2
Pool D: Morocco 1, Côte d’Ivoire, Burundi 2, Egypt 2

Female Category

Pool A: Nigeria 1, Burundi, Algeria, Côte d’Ivoire
Pool B: Morocco 1, Burundi 2, Benin Republic, Nigeria 2
Pool C: Gambia, Egypt 1, Nigeria 3, Zambia
Pool D: Morocco 2, DR Congo, Senegal, Egypt 2

As matches kick off at 1 p.m. (Nigeria time) on Sunday, all eyes are on Abuja to witness the rise of Africa’s next generation of beach volleyball champions and potential Olympic hopefuls.

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AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja

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10 hours ago

October 2, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The countdown to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) has officially entered the final month, with just 31 days to go before Africa’s leading women’s team golf championship tees off at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.

In a statement signed by the AACT 2026Director of Communication Kayode Adeniyi on Friday in Abuja.

Under the theme “Africa Is Coming to Abuja,” the countdown campaign will spotlight the championship, the participating nations, the players, the host venue and the growing development of women’s golf across the continent.

The 2026 AACT, scheduled for November 2–7, will bring together women’s golfing talent from across Africa for six days of continental competition in Nigeria’s capital.

As preparations continue at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, attention is increasingly turning to Abuja, where the championship will provide a platform for African golfers to compete while also showcasing Nigeria’s hospitality and the country’s growing profile as a destination for major sporting events.

The countdown will feature daily stories, interviews, player and country profiles, tournament facts, behind-the-scenes updates and features on the host venue as the championship draws closer.

The campaign will also highlight the role of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the Local Organising Committee and other stakeholders in preparing for the continental championship.

With just 31 days remaining, anticipation is building across the African golfing community as Abuja prepares to welcome the continent’s leading women golfers.

Africa is coming to Abuja.

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