Nigeria hosts African Nations Cup Beach Volleyball zonal qualifiers July 

Nigeria hosts African Nations Cup Beach Volleyball zonal qualifiers July 

Badagry, Lagos State has been picked by the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) to host the Zone 3 African Nations Cup Beach Volleyball qualifiers.

The tournament, for both the male and female teams will hold from July 3-7, 2026.

The championship, sanctioned by the Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB), will bring together elite beach volleyball athletes from across West Africa in a competition that promises excitement, excellence, and regional unity.

Countries expected to participate in the tournament include Côte d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Benin Republic, Ghana, Togo, Nigeria, Niger Republic, and Liberia.

Hosting the tournament further demonstrates Nigeria's growing reputation as a destination for major volleyball events and reflects the Nigeria Volleyball Federation's commitment to the development and promotion of beach volleyball within the country and across the African continent.

Badagry, with its scenic coastline and rich cultural heritage, provides a fitting venue for the championship and is expected to offer athletes, officials, and spectators an unforgettable experience.

The tournament will serve as a platform for participating nations to showcase their talents while competing for continental qualification opportunities. It will also contribute significantly to the development of beach volleyball in the Zone 3 region through increased exposure, competition, and collaboration among member nations.

The Nigeria Volleyball Federation, under the leadership of President Engr. Musa Nimrod, remains committed to creating opportunities for athletes to excel on the continental and global stage while strengthening Nigeria's position as a leading force in African volleyball.

Further details regarding match schedules, accreditation procedures, team arrivals, and related activities will be communicated in due course.

The NVBF invites volleyball enthusiasts, sports stakeholders, media organizations, corporate partners, and the general public to support this landmark championship as Nigeria once again welcomes Africa to its shores.