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