Nigeria Volleyball Federation invites 22 players for 2026 African Nations Championship camp

Nigeria Volleyball Federation invites 22 players for 2026 African Nations Championship camp

The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has released a list of 22 players invited to camp ahead of the 2026 African Men’s Volleyball Nations Championship in Tunis, Tunisia.

The tournament, originally scheduled to take place in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has been moved to Tunisia and will be held from September 13 to 27.

The invited players comprise four setters, five middle blockers, six outside hitters, four opposites and three liberos.

Four foreign-based players: Arinze Nwachukwu, Vincent Mathias, Pascal Okoye and Izuchukwu Oforah, headline the squad, while the other 18 players were selected from the Nigeria Volleyball Premier League.

The men’s national team will be led by Japanese coach Ryan Masajedi, who will be assisted by Taiwo Oladipupo, Tswevini Yohanna and Jonah Adamu.

In a statement signed by Prince Tunde Omisore, Technical Chairman of the NVBF Board, he expressed confidence that Masajedi would bring his wealth of experience to the national team.

Omisore stated that the camping exercise will commence on Saturday, August 22, immediately after the departure of the women’s national team for the 2026 African Championship in Kenya.

Full List:

Setters- Bruno Ibeh, Favour Adeniyi, Elisha Anebi and Emmanuel Oko.

Middle Blockers- Timothy Anele, Pascal Okoye, Jubril Mora, Kazeem Mutiu and Ferdinand Army.

Outside Hitters- Abdulquadri Jaiyeola, Obayemi Ogunshina, Izuchukwu Oforah, Emmanuel Udah, Chukwuemeka Anachuna and Lucky Faruk.

Opposites- Vincent Mathias, Armstrong Eozofor, Arinze Nwachukwu and Ebuka Okonkwo.

Liberos- Abednego Hassan, Ismail Tiamiyu and Precious Peter.