Volleyball: Nigeria Wins U19 African Title Again | National

Nigeria are again to again champions of the U19 Boys African Nations Volleyball Championship.

Nigeria pummeled Egypt 3-0 (25-20, 25-18, 31-29) on the simply concluded 2022 U19 Boys African Nations Volleyball Championship in Morocco on Sunday.

Nigeria dictated the tempo to start with of the primary set as they led Egypt by 8-3 factors earlier than the Egyptians closed the hole; the Eaglets lastly bought their mojo successful by 25-20. Nigeria resumed the second set on a excessive observe beating Egypt by 25-18.

The Egyptian started the third set on a excessive spirit, taking factors alongside the Nigerian workforce. Each groups took factors from 25 to 25 earlier than Nigeria ultimately gained by 31 to 29 factors.

The Head Coach of Nigeria U19 Boys Crew, Adekalu Adeniyi praised the relentless efforts of the gamers in opposition to Egypt.

Adeniyi mentioned the gamers performed in line with directions from the primary to the third set, dedicating the trophy to God and the Nigeria Volleyball group.

An elated Adeniyi mentioned, “At present is the happiest day of my life in 2022 as a result of Nigeria retained the trophy gained in 2020. The gamers performed in line with the sport plan from the blast of the whistle and by no means complained each time they misplaced factors.

“The gamers have proven greatness from the primary day of the championship and exhibited a excessive stage of self-discipline throughout the course of play.

“I need to thank God Almighty for the chance given to me because the Head Coach to win the U19 African Nations Volleyball Championship once more. For report functions, I and Coach Sani Mohammed gained the 2018 African Youth Video games title, emerged Champions of the 2020 U19 Boys African Nations Volleyball Championship held in Nigeria (as assistant coach); now I’m lifting the trophy because the Head Coach.

“I need to additionally admire the Nigeria Volleyball Federation led by Engineer Musa Nimrod for his or her large help to the success of the workforce in addition to each Nigerian”.

Adeniyi mentioned the gamers nonetheless have a protracted approach to go regardless of their very good efficiency.

“All of the gamers have particular qualities in them and I strongly consider that they are going to turn into Nationwide Property sooner or later”, he mentioned.

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