The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has invited 22 players each to the national U-19 girls’ and U-18 boys’ training camps ahead of the 2026 African Junior Volleyball Championships in Egypt.
The camping programme commences Friday, 10 July 2026, at the High Performance Centre, with both teams beginning intensive preparations for the continental showpiece.
The invited athletes were selected from clubs competing in the Nigeria Premier Volleyball League, National Division One and Division Two Leagues. The Federation expressed confidence in the quality and readiness of the players, noting that they 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.
Nigeria’s U-18 boys’ team enters the championship with an outstanding pedigree, having won the African title three consecutive times and represented the continent at the FIVB U-19 Boys’ World Championship on two occasions. The Federation believes the current squad possesses the quality, determination and competitive experience to sustain this impressive legacy, while the U-19 girls’ team is equally poised to make a strong impact on the continental stage.
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U-19 Girls’ Squad
Setters: Theresa Hans-Epang (NAF), Agape Sunday (KADA), Adeyemo Favour (Olalomi), Mertha Anebi (COAS)
Opposites: Grace Ajike (NSCDC), Rosemary Sunday (KADA), Chinaza Magdalena (NAF), Iyolo Omolara Yewande (ACE)
Middle Blockers: Lateef Opeyemi Ganiyat (COAS), Chioma Osuji (KADA), Ewulum Theresa (NSCDC), Adu Atinuke (ACE), Favour Onyema (Excelsior)
Outside Hitters: Abodunrin Barakat Damilola (Vipers), Joy Samuel (Olalomi), Ifechukwu Faustina (Vipers), Chidinma Nnaji (Cotonou, Benin Republic), Jennifer Chisom Akpa (Caliphate), Toyosi Adeyele (Life Camp)
Liberos: Chukwura Chinwe Okwu (Vipers), Elizabeth Joseph (KADA), Omah Chioma (Abia)
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U-18 Boys’ Squad
Setters: Adeniyi O. Favor (NCS), Mohammed Usman (CNS), Balaben Balatowe (NCOS)
Middle Blockers: Emmanuel Ben (Wikki), Daniel Iyaji (Police), Bakare Olamilekan (OVC), Okafor Samuel (UCE), Destiny Uriah (Defence), Nnaji Oluebube Martins (Kada)
Outside Hitters: Dakoru Godwin Wisdom (Rhino), Bilyamimu U. Hassan (Defence), Isaac Agwam (Kada), Emmanuel Stephen (U Lights), Adamu Samuel Majoro (NCOS), Israel Micah (Badama Fire)
Opposites: Sapele Best (Katsina), Kingsley Ebuka O. (NCS), Abolajoko Feranmi (OVC), Peacemaker Victor (LCVC)
Liberos: Abennago Hassan (NCS), Abraham Ige (LCVC), Wasiu Taoreed Adisa (OVC)
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The Nigeria Volleyball Federation expressed appreciation for the commitment of players, coaches, clubs and stakeholders to the development of volleyball in the country, and called on all Nigerians to support both teams as they strive to make the nation proud in Egypt.
The Federation wished the athletes and technical crew a successful camping exercise and a fruitful outing at the African Junior Volleyball Championships.
