VOLLEYBALL: Nigeria Declares Readiness To Host Africa

The Chairman of Nigeria Beach Volleyball, Musa Nimrod has declared the readiness of the country to host the 2019 Africa Nations Beach Volleyball Cup Seniors.

The Africa Nations Beach Volleyball Cup Seniors is scheduled to hold from 21st to 28th April, 2018 at Jabi Lake Park, Abuja-Nigeria.

Nimrod who also doubles as the President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation told newsmen in Lagos that the nation accepted to host the competition due to it consistency in beach volleyball on the continent.

“I want to tell the world that all is set for Nigeria to host the Africa Nations Beach Volleyball Cup Seniors for both men and women. It is also my joy to see Nigeria host an Africa championship because Nigeria has been consistent in the beach volleyball for over a decade”.

Nimrod said the federation is working around the clock to ensure that Nigeria hosts a successful championship.

He said: “Last year, the country host the U21 Africa men’s Championship and we got good commendation from CAVB for our organisation and attitude towards the growth of developmental programs. This time around, we will not let the Africa body down.

“I want to thank the President of CAVB, Dr Amr Elwani for the moral support he has been giving to Nigeria Volleyball. I want to assure him that Nigeria will not let Africa down in the age grade tournaments this year.”