Nigeria has achieved a remarkable milestone by attracting a record 21 clubs for the upcoming African Women’s Club Volleyball Championship, according to Engr. Musa Nimrod, President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF). This announcement was made during the closing ceremony of the President Beach Volleyball Championship held at Murtala Mohammed Square in Kaduna recently.
Nimrod expressed his optimism, stating, “This is a significant achievement for us. We hope that all the clubs will participate, but we have already set a record.”
The Nigerian Customs team, representing Nigeria, is currently in training camp in preparation for the championship, which is scheduled to begin on April 1, 2025. Nimrod confirmed, “The Customs team and other participants will continue their training as we approach the start of the African Women’s Club Championship.”
Regarding the recently concluded President Beach Volleyball Championship, Nimrod hailed it as a tremendous success, thanking the Kaduna State Government for providing the Murtala Square venue, which helped draw large crowds to the event. He emphasized the NVBF’s commitment to grassroots development by engaging local schools to encourage youth participation in volleyball.
He also highlighted Nigeria’s position as the top-ranked female volleyball team in Africa, noting that players like Esther and Panela have become inspirations for younger athletes. “Our players have traveled globally, and now everyone aspires to follow in their footsteps,” he said.
Looking ahead, Nimrod mentioned that the NVBF is actively preparing for the qualification of the Olympic Youth Games in 2026, which will be hosted in Senegal. “As the current number one ranked country in Africa for women’s volleyball, we are determined to secure our place in the tournament,” he concluded.
