The President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Musa Nimrod, on Wednesday urged the teams (Male and Female) to pick a ticket to qualify for the upcoming African Games in Accra, Ghana in March.
The president told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that he has confidence in the ability of the teams to qualify for the African Games.
“I strongly believe these crops of players will qualify the country for the Games proper.
“When they come from Ghana they would all come back to camp, including the indoor volleyball teams.
“This time Nigeria wants to participate in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
“After going to Ghana, we are planning to see how they will go for international tours and Morocco or Egypt will be better for the tour.
“The Federation is responsible until the teams qualifies for international competitions before the Federal Ministry of Sports Development takes over.
NAN reports that the head coach of Nigeria beach volleyball teams, Francis Imoudu released a 4-man squad for the 2023 African Games Beach Volleyball Qualifiers in Ghana.
The duo of Hilary Simon and Obayemi Ogunshina will represent Nigeria in the men’s category.
Esther Mbah and Pamela Bawa will feature in the women’s category.
Imoudu said the game plan is to qualify for the African Games and make the country proud at the Games proper.
He said the players selected have what it takes to slug it out with their opponents from other West African countries.
Imoudu assures the country that they will return home with medal.
“We have never eluded the Africa Games since the beach volleyball event came on board. We are assuring the country that we are coming back with a medal,” he said.
The Team will depart Nigeria for Ghana today (Wednesday) for the qualifiers and to pick a slot for the 13th African Games.
NAN reports that the Beach Volleyball qualifiers will commence on Thursday in Accra Ghana and will end on Jan.22.
Captain of the men’s beach volleyball team, Hilary Simon promised not to let the country down at the African Games Qualifiers.
“Simon said, “All our players in camp are exposed, with the support we are getting, we believe all will go well.
‘The President has put things in place and we look forward to making Nigeria proud,”he said
NAN reports that the 13th African Games is scheduled to hold from March 8 to March 23. (NAN)
