Nimrod praises Nigeria’s volleyball team after strong finish in Kenya
Nigeria Volleyball Federation president Musa Nimrod has expressed confidence in the country’s young players after the women’s team finished ninth at the African Senior Women’s Volleyball Nations Championship in Kenya. Nimrod highlighted the team’s potential and celebrated their 3-0 win over Mali in their final match. He also acknowledged the support from Nigeria’s ambassador and the Kenyan community during the tournament. Looking ahead, Nimrod urged the beach volleyball team to intensify preparations following their Olympic qualification.
Match highlights
- Musa Nimrod praised the young Nigerian women’s volleyball team for their performance and potential.
- Nigeria finished ninth overall after a 3-0 victory against Mali in their final classification match.
- The team beat Ghana but lost to Cameroon and Tunisia in the group stage, then exited in the Round of 16 against Kenya.
- Nigeria recovered in classification matches, defeating Senegal, DR Congo, and Mali.
- Nimrod called on the beach volleyball team to work harder after qualifying for the Olympics, emphasizing that more preparation is needed.
