By Andrew Abah, Abuja
The head coach of Nigeria Women’s Senior Volleyball Team, Samuel Ajayi has named 12 players for the upcoming African Games Qualifiers in Lagos, Nigeria.
The 2024 African Games Qualifiers is scheduled for 4th to 8th January at the National Stadium in Lagos.
The team aims to qualify and win a medal after missing out on podium finishes since 2003.
Ajayi has opted to mix experience and youth, with a roster featuring five regular players, five U21 players and two U17 players.
Ijeoma Ukpabi has been selected to captain the team while Jummai Bitrus is the newly selected assistant captain. READ ALSO:
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Final women’s List:
Sharon Achi, Aliyah Usman, Ijeoma Ukpabi (Captain), Maryam Ibrahim, Mirabel Onyegwu, Happy Wushilang, Blessing Unekwe, Deborah Chukwu, Ifunanya Udeagbala, Kelechi Ndukauba, Albertina Francis and Jummai Bitrus
