The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has invited 44 outstanding players to the national training camp ahead of the 2026 African Junior Volleyball Championship scheduled to hold in Egypt.
The invited athletes, comprising 22 players for the U19 Girls team and 22 players for the U18 Boys team, were selected from clubs competing in the Nigeria Premier Volleyball League, National Division One League and National Division Two League.
The Federation expressed confidence in the quality and readiness of the invited players, noting that the athletes are in excellent competitive condition following the successful conclusion of the first phase of the 2026 National Volleyball League. The technical crew is optimistic that both teams will secure qualification tickets to the FIVB World Championships.
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Nigeria’s U18 Boys team enters the championship with an outstanding pedigree, having won the African title three consecutive times and represented the continent at the FIVB U19 Boys World Championship on two occasions.
The Federation expressed belief that the current squad has the quality, determination and competitive experience to sustain this impressive legacy, while the U19 girls team is equally poised to make a strong impact on the continental stage.
While appreciating the commitment of the players, coaches, clubs and stakeholders to the development of volleyball in Nigeria, the Federation wished the athletes and the technical crew a successful camping exercise and a fruitful outing at the championship.
The camp will officially open on Friday, 10th July 2026, at the High Performance Centre, where both teams will begin intensive preparations for the competition.
