Nigeria’s U-18 boys’ volleyball team has advanced to the final of the 2026 CAVB U-18 African Volleyball Championship in Alexandria, Egypt, after a commanding 3-0 victory over Cameroon in the semi-finals.
Key Highlights
- Nigeria reach final: The U-18 boys’ volleyball team advanced to the 2026 CAVB U-18 African Volleyball Championship final in Alexandria, Egypt.
- Cameroon defeated 3-0: Nigeria secured a straight-sets victory with scores of 25-16, 25-20, 25-19.
- Unbeaten record maintained: The victory marked Nigeria’s fifth consecutive win in the tournament.
- Only one set dropped: Nigeria have lost just one set throughout the championship.
- Strong group-stage performance: Nigeria topped Group A after defeating Morocco, Egypt and Burundi.
The Nigerian youngsters delivered another dominant performance, defeating the Central Africans 25-16, 25-20, 25-19 to maintain their unbeaten record and reinforce their status as one of the tournament’s standout teams.
The straight-sets triumph marked Nigeria’s fifth consecutive victory at the championship and ensured they reached the title match after dropping just one set throughout the competition.
Nigeria began their impressive campaign by topping Group A with three successive wins.
They opened with a convincing 3-0 victory over Morocco before edging hosts Egypt 3-1 in a closely contested encounter. The team completed the group stage with another emphatic 3-0 win over Burundi.
Their fine form continued in the knockout phase as they swept aside Libya 3-0 in the quarter-finals before producing another polished display to eliminate Cameroon in the last four.
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Against Cameroon, Nigeria combined aggressive attacking play with disciplined defence and accurate serving to dominate from start to finish, leaving their opponents with little opportunity to mount a comeback.
With five wins from five matches and four straight-set victories, Nigeria now stands just one match away from lifting the continental title.
The team’s remarkable campaign reflects the growing strength of Nigeria’s youth volleyball development programme and highlights the emergence of another generation of talented players capable of competing at the highest level on the continent.
Nigeria will now focus on the championship final, where they will aim to complete a flawless tournament and be crowned African U-18 champions.
