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Beach Volleyball: Nigeria Will Be In Tokyo Olympics-Nimrod

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5 years ago

July 7, 2020

The President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation NVF, Engr. Musa Nimrod said the nation’s Beach Volleyball Women’s team stands a chance of qualifying for the Tokyo 2021 Olympics.

Nimrod told Journalists that the COVID-19 will play a vital role whenever the Confederation of Africa Volleyball decides to choose a host for the final round.

He said the country will not have a repeat of what happened four years ago where Egypt clinched the sole beach volleyball ticket in Nigeria.

Nimrod said, “Nigeria intends to host the final round of the Tokyo 2021 Beach Volleyball women’s Olympic qualifiers and we do not want to miss the Olympic Games this time around like what happened four years ago. The nation failed to qualify for the Rio 2016 Olympics in Abuja where Egypt got the ticket in front of our home fans.

He added that “The Federation is indicating interest to host the final round of the women’s qualification in the country but we hope not to commit silly mistakes for the second time on home soil. The men’s beach volleyball team should have played their own qualifiers in Mozambique last March but our players are still keeping fit during the COVID-19 lockdown because we told them to stay fit”. Immediately sporting activities resume, the men’s team will be on their way to Mozambique for the second round of the Beach Volleyball Qualifiers”.

The Kaduna based sports administrator said volleyball activities will resume when the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 and the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has given directives.

“Players, coaches, and referees are eager to return to the court but as law-abiding citizens of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, we must await directives from the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 and the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development. Immediately the embargo on sports is lifted the League Organising Committee of the Nigeria Volleyball Premier League will meet to deliberate when the league will resume.”

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Chairman House Committee on Sports Urges Flying Eagles To Defeat Senegal, Secure World Cup Ticket

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1 hour ago

May 11, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi
Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Sports, Honourable Kabiru Amadu, has charged Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, to give their all in Monday’s crucial quarter-final clash against Senegal at the 2025 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.

Hon. Amadu, in a statement released on Sunday, described the fixture as a “golden opportunity” for the team to qualify for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile, with all four semi-finalists at the ongoing tournament earning automatic tickets to represent Africa on the global stage.

“The match against Senegal is more than a quarter-final; it is a chance to fly the Nigerian flag on the world stage once again. I urge the players to rise to the occasion and make the nation proud,” Amadu stated.

The Flying Eagles reached the knockout round after finishing unbeaten in Group B, recording a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Tunisia and holding Morocco goalless draw and Kenya to a 2-2 draw. The team now faces a Senegalese side known for its physicality and discipline, setting the stage for a high-stakes West African showdown.

Hon. Amadu, who has been a vocal supporter of youth sports development, commended the players and coaching crew for their efforts so far and reaffirmed the National Assembly’s support for the team.

“Nigerians are fully behind you. We believe in your talent, resilience, and determination. Qualifying for the World Cup will not only be a reward for your hard work but a unifying moment for the country,” he added.

The Flying Eagles will take on Senegal on Monday with kickoff slated for 5 p.m. local time. Victory would see Nigeria book a place in the semi-finals of the continental tournament and confirm their ticket to Chile 2025.The Flying Eagles are the most successful team at the competition with seven titles.

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