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Volleyball: 20 In Camp For African Nations Women Championship
The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has invited 20 female volleyball players to camp, ahead of the African Nations Championship in Cameroon.
This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen via electronic mail in Akure.
The statement was signed by both the Secretary of the Association, Adamu Maikano and Chairman, Media & Publicity Committee of the association, Kehinde Lamidi.
According to the statement, the team, which had been in camp for two weeks, is scheduled to depart Nigeria on October 5, for the tournament to hold from October 7 to October 15.
It said that the Africa Nation Championship would determine the qualifier for the 2018 Women World Cup.
Countries to participate with Nigeria in the championship are the host Cameroon, Algeria, Ghana and Cape Verde.
Others are Egypt, Botswana, Tunisia, Chad, Congo DR, Kenya, Zambia and Senegal.
The statement quoted the Head Coach, Usman Abdalah, as saying the players were in good shape and ready to do the nation proud by winning the ticket for the 2018 Women’s World Cup.
“The President of the Federation, Musa Nimrod, who appreciated the players and coaches for their endurance and perseverance so far in camp, promised the federation’s continued support for the team.
Members of the technical committee led by chairman, Martin Melandi and the scribe of the Federation, Adamu Maikano were also on hand to monitor the level of preparation; readiness of the team for the intercontinental tournament,” the statement said.
Among those invited to camp to strengthen the team are two foreign-based players, Verera Oywarone and Ebele Promise Mercy.
Other invited girls are: Helen Umeh, Palmer Ladi, Esther Dusu, Chimdiya Ibe, Comfort Amaonwu, Chimeye Nwosu, Precillia Agera, Mary Ali, Aisha Umaru, Albertina Francis and Francisca Ikhiedie.
Also invited are Kelechi Iwobi, Theresa Okonma, Mary John, Chinedu Nnachi,Sharon Achi,Ifeako Patience and Ene Odoh.
Tidesports source gathered that the team would depart the shores of the county on October 5.
In a statement released by the league, the competition is scheduled to take place from Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 14, 2026, with six clubs set to battle for the league title at the end of the 2025/26 season.
NWFL Chief Operating Officer, Modupe Shabi, said the choice of Port Harcourt reflects the Rivers State Government’s continued support for women’s football and its successful hosting of the league’s Annual General Assembly last year.
The Super Six tournament will feature the top three teams from Group A and Group B of the regular season competing in a round-robin format, with each club playing five matches over nine days.
Qualified teams for the competition include defending champions Bayelsa Queens, Edo Queens, Rivers Angels, Robo Queens, Nasarawa Amazons, and debutants Abia Angels.
The NWFL Premiership has produced four different winners in the last five editions, with Rivers Angels winning in 2021, Bayelsa Queens claiming the title in 2022 and 2025, Delta Queens triumphing in 2023, and Edo Queens emerging champions in 2024.
The league also urged participating clubs to comply with all competition regulations and directives ahead of the championship. The Super Six will determine Nigeria’s representative for the WAFU-B qualifiers for a place at the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League and ultimately the 2027 FIFA Women’s Champions Cup.
Teams are expected to arrive on Friday, June 5, when the draw ceremony and pre-match meeting will also take place. Matchdays are scheduled for June 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14, with rest days in between before the tournament concludes with the trophy presentation ceremony.
