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CAVB Cautions Teams to Adhere to Rules as Africa U18 Beach Volleyball Championship Begins Today in Abuja
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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Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Congratulates Oguntimehin On Election As Fct Swan Chairman
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Association (NVRA) has congratulated Tolu Oguntimehin on his election as Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter.
NVRA described his emergence as an opportunity to strengthen sports journalism and advance the welfare of members.
Oguntimehin emerged victorious at the FCT SWAN elective congress held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, defeating his challenger, Raphael Ekpang, by 88 votes to four.
In a congratulatory message, the Chairman of Nigeria Volleyball Reporters, Alhaji Ganiyu Oloyede described the election outcome as a testament to the confidence reposed in Oguntimehin by members of the association.
Oloyede expressed optimism that the new chairman would bring purposeful leadership, inclusiveness and renewed commitment to the development of sports journalism in the FCT.
He stressed that the responsibility of leading the association goes beyond occupying an office.
Oloyede noted that the new administration must prioritise members’ welfare, professional development, unity and the protection of their collective interests.
The NVR chairman also challenged the incoming leadership to create an enabling environment where sports journalists can thrive professionally, gain greater access to sporting events and contribute meaningfully to the growth of Nigerian sports.
He particularly welcomed Oguntimehin’s commitment to establishing a ₦200 million financial base for the association, describing the proposed initiative as an ambitious step towards building a financially stronger and more sustainable SWAN FCT.
Oloyede further emphasised the importance of collaboration among sports journalists, sports federations, government institutions and other stakeholders, maintaining that stronger partnerships would create more opportunities for members and improve the quality of sports reporting.
He urged the new executive to embrace transparency, accountability and open communication while ensuring that every member feels represented in the administration.
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters reaffirmed its readiness to work with the new SWAN FCT leadership in promoting sports journalism, strengthening professional relationships and projecting Nigerian sports positively.
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