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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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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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