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Team Nigeria defeated Team Egypt 2–0 (21-17, 21-15) to win the gold medal in the women’s beach volleyball event at the ongoing African Youth Games in Angola on Sunday, December 14.
President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa Nimrod, commended the players for making the country proud with their outstanding performance.
Nimrod, who also serves as President of the CAVB Beach Volleyball Commission, said the gold medal serves as compensation for Nigeria’s absence from two World Championships in Qatar and Australia.
He explained that Nigeria is fast becoming the home of beach volleyball in Africa, citing the impressive performances of the women’s team.
According to Nimrod, the target of the Nigeria Beach Volleyball Commission is to ensure the country qualifies for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, after finishing second in the last two qualification campaigns.
He said; “I want to congratulate the players for making the country proud at the African Youth Games in Angola. Pamela Bawa and Joy Lawrences have written Nigeria’s name in gold.
“The duo missed two World Championships, but this medal means a lot to the Federation and the country. I also want to commend coach John Iwerima for his proper guidance.”
Nimrod also praised the National Sports Commission for ensuring beach volleyball’s participation at the African Youth Games.
He expressed confidence that beach volleyball would continue to win laurels for Nigeria at both continental and intercontinental competitions.
