Beach Volleyball: Nigeria Defeat Ivory Coast In 2022 African Youth Games

Beach Volleyball: Nigeria Defeat Ivory Coast In 2022 African Youth Games

By Niyi Busari

Nigeria on Saturday defeated Ivory Coast 2-0 ( 21-4, 21-7) in the Zone III African Youth Games Qualifiers in Lagos, BSNSports.com.ng can report.

The Zone III African Youth Games Beach Volleyball Qualification is scheduled for 4th to 6th June, 2022 at Mobee Palace in Badagry, Lagos, Nigeria.

The draw held on Saturday morning was steered by Zone III Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) technical supervisor, Issiaka Issifou from Niger, while the President of Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) Zone III, Ali Yaro and Technical Representative of Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Martin Melandi participated.

Four boys and two girls teams will dig it in the court for the next two days as spectators should expect eight classic matches.

In other matches on Saturday, Benin Republic beat Niger Republic 2-0.

Nigeria, who are hoping to make a statement at this year's Beach Volleyball event, will have their hands full when they take on Benin Republic and Niger Republic on Sunday.

Day 1 (Saturday) Results

Boys: Ivory Coast 0-2 Nigeria

Boys: Benin Republic 2-0 Niger Republic

Day 2 (Sunday)

Boys: Niger Republic v Ivory Coast (9am)

Boys: Nigeria v Benin Republic

Girls: Nigeria v Benin Republic (2pm)

Boys: Benin Republic v Ivory Coast

Boys: Nigeria v Niger Republic