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Nigeria set to host 2025 CAVB U18 Beach Volleyball Championship- Nimrod
The Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) has confirmed Nigeria as the host of the 2025 CAVB U18 Boys and Girls Beach Volleyball Championship, scheduled to take place in Abuja from August 1st to 7th.
President of the CAVB Beach Volleyball Commission, Engineer Musa Nimrod, announced that over 20 countries have expressed interest in participating in the continental event.
He assured that preparations are already underway to ensure a smooth and successful tournament.
“All is set for Nigeria to host the 2025 CAVB U18 Beach Volleyball Championship in Abuja. We have set up machinery to ensure that the tournament runs smoothly,” Nimrod said.
Highlighting Nigeria’s experience in hosting major volleyball events, Nimrod noted, “Nigeria has previously hosted Olympic qualifiers twice and a senior championship, but this will be the first time the country is hosting the U18 tournament.”
He also commended the Federal Government through the National Sports Commission for its support:
“I want to applaud the Federal Government of Nigeria for creating an enabling environment for sports to thrive. This opportunity will give young players a platform to showcase their talents.”
Looking ahead, Nimrod expressed confidence in Nigeria’s capacity to host global tournaments: “We believe Nigeria is capable of hosting a Pro Tour sanctioned by the FIVB in the future.”
He concluded by reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to being a reliable and welcoming host for African nations.
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Montage Community Football Tourney Registration Ends October 30
Cyril Ogar
Registration for the 2026 edition of the Montage Community Football Tournament will close on Friday, October 30, organisers have announced.
The tournament coordinator, Mr Raphael Ekpang, disclosed this on Thursday, urging interested teams across the six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to take advantage of the remaining days to register.
Ekpang said registration had been ongoing since Monday, encouraging eligible teams to complete the process before the deadline.
The tournament, themed “Montage FM 99.7: Empowering Youth, Uniting Communities Through Football,” is scheduled to kick off on November 3, 2026, with playoffs across the six Area Councils of the FCT.
The grand finale will hold on December 5, 2026, at the Old Parade Ground, Garki Area 10, Abuja, where the top four teams will compete for first-, second- and third-place honours.
A total of 48 teams will participate in the competition, with eight teams representing each of the six Area Councils.
The participating teams will compete for cash prizes worth over ₦2 million and other valuable rewards.
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