African Teams Brace For Tough Challenge At 2025 World Beach Volleyball Championship In Australia

African Teams Brace For Tough Challenge At 2025 World Beach Volleyball Championship In Australia 

By Niyi Busari 

 The stage is set for the 2025 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships following Thursday’s official draw, which determined the group-stage matchups for the world's top 48 men’s and women’s teams, BSNSports.com.ng reports. 

Scheduled for November 14–23 in Adelaide, this edition marks the largest beach volleyball world championship ever held in the Southern Hemisphere.

Six African nations; Nigeria, Egypt, Mozambique, Togo, Morocco, and Benin, will compete across both the men's and women's divisions, signaling a significant step forward for the continent’s presence in international beach volleyball.

Women's Competition: African Sides Face Powerhouses

Nigeria’s pair, Pamela and Esther M., will contest Group C alongside Nuss/Brasher (USA), Van Driel/Bekhuis (Netherlands), and Vitoria/Hegele (Germany) all of whom are seasoned on the global circuit.

Egypt enters with two women’s teams:

Marwa/Nada in Group B, facing elite teams from Brazil, Ukraine, and the Netherlands.

Mahassine/Dina in Group J, drawn alongside Canada, France, and another Dutch squad.

Mozambique’s representatives, Vanessa and Mucheza, face a formidable challenge in Group D with matchups against the USA, Germany, and France.

Men’s Competition: Togo, Benin, Morocco Make Historic Entries

Togo’s duo Kotoka/Samani making their first appearance on the world stage are set for Group H against opponents from the Czech Republic, Latvia, and the USA.

Benin’s team, Yacoubou/Tohouenon, will compete in Group F, taking on Cuba, Portugal, and host nation Australia.

Morocco’s pairing of Ilyas/El Gharouti finds itself in Group L alongside Australia, France, and Chile.

African Presence Marks Growing Continental Investment

While many of the African teams face difficult opposition, their qualification for the sport’s premier global event reflects growing investment in beach volleyball across the continent.

A total of 216 matches will be played over ten days, as Adelaide welcomes the world’s best. 

For African teams, the tournament offers not only a platform for exposure but also a valuable benchmark ahead of upcoming Olympic qualifying events.