Nigeria is set to welcome elite beach volleyball athletes from eight West African countries as the nation hosts the 2026 African Nations Cup Beach Volleyball Zone 3 Qualifiers for Men and Women from July 3 to July 7 in Badagry, Lagos State.
The championship, sanctioned by the Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB), will bring together top beach volleyball players from Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Benin Republic, Ghana, Togo, Nigeria, Niger Republic, and Liberia in what promises to be a highly competitive regional tournament.
Chairman of the Media Committee of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Godspower Odedede, disclosed this in Asaba, Delta State, noting that the event underscores Nigeria’s growing reputation as a preferred destination for major volleyball competitions on the continent.
According to Odedede, the championship is expected to showcase the best of West African beach volleyball while promoting sportsmanship, regional integration, and excellence among participating nations.
He said Badagry, renowned for its scenic coastline and rich cultural heritage, offers an ideal setting for the tournament and is expected to provide athletes, officials, and spectators with a memorable sporting and cultural experience.
The championship will serve as a platform for participating nations to display their talents while competing for continental qualification opportunities. It will also contribute significantly to the growth and development of beach volleyball in the Zone 3 region through increased exposure, healthy competition, and collaboration among member countries,” he stated.
Odedede added that Nigeria’s hosting of the event reflects the commitment of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation to the advancement of beach volleyball both within the country and across Africa.
The federation, under the leadership of its President, Musa Nimrod, an engineer, has continued to pursue initiatives aimed at creating opportunities for athletes to excel on the continental and global stage while strengthening Nigeria’s position as a leading force in African volleyball.
He said the tournament will not only enhance competitive standards in the region but also boost sports tourism and foster stronger ties among participating countries.
The NVBF assured that further details regarding match schedules, team arrivals, accreditation procedures, and other related activities will be released in the coming weeks.
The federation has also called on volleyball enthusiasts, corporate organizations, sports administrators, media practitioners, and the general public to support the championship as Nigeria prepares to once again host a major continental sporting event.
The 2026 African Nations Cup Beach Volleyball Zone 3 Qualifiers is expected to serve as a significant milestone in the development of beach volleyball in West Africa and further cement Nigeria’s status as a key player in the growth of the sport across the continent.
