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Remain Focused, Nimrod Charges Nigerian Players as All Eyes Turn to 2025 CAVB Beach Volleyball Championship
Joel Ajayi
As the 2025 CAVB U-19 Beach Volleyball African Championship kicks off on Monday in Abuja, the President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has urged Nigerian players to remain focused and determined in their pursuit of continental dominance.
Speaking after the technical meeting and tournament draw held at the Jabi Lake Park venue, Nimrod expressed satisfaction with the growth and participation levels in this year’s championship, which features 16 strong teams from 12 African countries—a notable increase from previous editions.
“This is a great tournament that has grown steadily over the years. We had hoped for even more teams, but we’re very pleased with the strong representation we now have. All the teams have done a great job getting here,” he said.
Nimrod commended the high level of participation, particularly from West African nations, and noted the rising popularity and competitiveness of beach volleyball across the continent.
“Beach volleyball wasn’t taken seriously in Africa before, but things have changed. North African teams first made Olympic breakthroughs, and now West Africa is stepping up. Southern Africa has also joined the competition fiercely—just like in football and athletics. This healthy rivalry is good for the sport,” he added.
The NVBF President also highlighted the progress of Nigeria’s rising star, Pamela, who recently qualified for the World Championships in Australia. Although she will not be playing alongside her regular partner Esther during this tournament, Nimrod praised her adaptability and symbolized her as a product of Nigeria’s developmental strides in the sport.
“Pamela is a testament to our development efforts. She fits well into her age group, and though she won’t be playing with her usual partner, she’s adapting quickly. That’s a challenge, but also an opportunity. Our players must not take any opponent for granted—every country is here to win.”
He urged Nigerian players to maintain mental discipline and stay committed to retaining Nigeria’s top spot in Africa.
“They must stay focused and committed to keeping Nigeria at the top. We are currently number one in this category, and our goal is to remain there.”
Nimrod also encouraged members of the public to attend the tournament and support the teams, while commending the upgraded facilities at the Jabi Lake Park venue.
“Jabi Park now boasts an international-standard beach volleyball court. We’re proud of the progress made and invite everyone to come out and experience world-class beach volleyball here in Nigeria.”
The 2025 CAVB Beach Volleyball Championship serves as a qualifier for upcoming global competitions and will run for five days, showcasing some of the best emerging talent from across the African continent.
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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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