The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has named 44 players for a national training camp ahead of the 2026 African Junior Volleyball Championships in Egypt, with preparations set to start immediately at the High Performance Centre.
Key takeaways
- NVBF has invited 44 athletes to a national camp for the 2026 African Junior Volleyball Championships in Egypt.
- The group includes 22 players for the U-19 Girls team and 22 for the U-18 Boys team.
- Both teams begin intensive preparations starting today at the High Performance Centre.
- Selections were drawn from clubs featuring in the Nigeria Premier Volleyball League, Division One, and Division Two.
- Nigeria’s U-18 Boys will head into the event as reigning African champions.
- NVBF urged Nigerians to support both squads during the build-up and throughout the tournament.
Camp squad and selection pathway
NVBF has invited 44 players to the training camp ahead of the 2026 African Junior Volleyball Championships, with the exercise scheduled to begin today at the High Performance Centre. The federation has split the invitees evenly, selecting 22 athletes for the U-19 Girls programme and another 22 for the U-18 Boys camp.
The NVBF said the players were chosen from clubs taking part in the Nigeria Premier Volleyball League, the National Division One League, and the National Division Two League. The federation added that the timing follows the completion of the first phase of the National Volleyball League, believing the squad members are already in strong competitive condition.
Targets for Egypt and Nigeria’s junior pedigree
NVBF expressed confidence that both junior teams can earn qualification for the FIVB World Championships. The U-18 Boys side arrive in Egypt as defending African champions after claiming the continental crown three straight times, and the team has also represented Africa on two occasions at the FIVB U-19 Boys World Championship.
The federation said it expects the current group to maintain that level of achievement, citing both the quality and experience within the squad. It also indicated that the U-19 Girls team should be capable of mounting a serious challenge for honours during the tournament in Egypt.
Support and federation message
NVBF praised the dedication shown by players, coaches, clubs, and other stakeholders in helping grow volleyball across Nigeria. The federation also called on Nigerians to get behind both teams throughout their preparations and during the African Junior Volleyball Championships.
Finally, NVBF wished the athletes and the technical staff a successful camping programme and an outstanding performance at the continental event.
