Nigeria’s women’s team have booked their place in the semifinals of the 2026 African U18 Beach Volleyball Development Cup in Senegal after maintaining their unbeaten run in the group stage.
The Nigerian youngsters secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Mozambique yesterday, winning 21-15, 21-17 to advance to the last four.
Coach John Iwerima praised the team’s tactical discipline and overall performance, saying the players are showing encouraging signs of development at the tournament.
‘The girls have demonstrated a high level of tactical play. This is just the beginning for them, and I believe they will continue to improve as the tournament progresses,’ the former international said.
Iwerima explained that beyond the pursuit of the title, Nigeria’s participation is primarily aimed at exposing the young players to international competition and preparing them for bigger challenges.
‘Our main goal is to expose these players and prepare them for the major tasks ahead. This tournament is an important platform for their development and experience,’ he said.
The coach, however, believes winning the competition would provide an additional boost to the players and the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF).
‘Winning the tournament will be an addition to the profile of not only the players but also the Federation,’ Iwerima added.