Bayelsa and Bauchi win national school volleyball titles
Bayelsa and Bauchi states emerged victorious at the second National School Volleyball Championships, which concluded at the National Institute for Sports in Surulere, Lagos. The event featured 28 teams from across the country, showcasing both boys’ and girls’ competitions. Organised by the Nigeria School Sport Federation with support from the Nigeria Volleyball Federation and Lagos State Sports Commission, the tournament focused on grassroots development and youth participation. Selected standout players are expected to represent Nigeria at an upcoming international championship in China.
Match highlights
- Bayelsa secured the girls’ title after a tense final against Lagos, winning the decisive set 15-12.
- In the boys’ final, Bauchi came from behind to defeat hosts Lagos, clinching the title with a 15-9 win in the last set.
- Adamawa and Oyo claimed bronze medals in the boys’ and girls’ categories, overcoming Ekiti and Ogun in their respective third-place matches.
- The four-day tournament included teams from states such as Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Ondo, Ekiti, Osun, Adamawa, Bauchi, and Bayelsa.
- Selected players from the competition are set to represent Nigeria at the International School Sport Federation World School Volleyball Championship in China.
