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Volleyball: 38 Players In Camp For Kigali Tourney
The Nigeria Volleyball Federation, says at least 20 male and 18 female players have arrived camp ahead of the upcoming continental competition in Kigali, Rwanda.
The African Confederation Volleyball confirmed Rwanda as host nation for both men and women 2021 CAVB Volleyball Nation’s Championships set for Kigali from September 5 to 20.
The camp for the senior volleyball players opened on Thursday at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna.
Speaking with newsmen, Media Assistant to the Chairman, Caretaker Committee, Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Dare Kuti, confirmed that a total of 38 players were in camp with others expected to hit camp yesterday.
“The championship is starting on September 5 and the team will depart the country for Kigali on September 4.
“At the moment, we have 20 male players in camp out of the 34 invited, with 18 female players in camp as well.
“Only 12 players from each team will travel for the championships and we expect to have all players in camp on Sunday (today).
“Any player who fails to show up in camp on Sunday, should forget about the tournament because the time is short and by Monday (today)we will be having only two weeks to the competitions.”