CAVB U18: Nigeria’s Girls Seal Gold, DR Congo and Gambia to Battle for Boys’ Crown

CAVB U18: Nigeria’s Girls Seal Gold, DR Congo and Gambia to Battle for Boys’ Crown

By Niyi Busari 

 Nigeria is assured of clinching the gold medal in the girls’ category of the 2025 CAVB U18 Beach Volleyball Continental Championship, as both Nigeria I and Nigeria II advanced to the final of the competition, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The highly anticipated all-Nigerian final will take place on Thursday, August 7, at Jabi Lake, Abuja, marking a historic moment for the country’s youth volleyball program.

Pamela Bawa and Joy Lauren (Nigeria I) cruised into the final after a commanding straight-set victory over DR Congo, winning 2-0 (21-17, 21-14) in Wednesday’s semifinal.

In the second semifinal, the duo of Ifechukwu Odoh and Blessing Anebi (Nigeria II) staged a comeback to overcome Egypt I in a thrilling three-set battle, winning 2-1 (20-22, 21-18, 15-11).

DR Congo and Egypt I will now meet in the third-place match to contend for the bronze medal.

Reacting to their victory, Pamela Bawa, visibly elated, expressed gratitude and determination to deliver gold for Nigeria.

 “I am excited, happy, and thankful to God for granting us the privilege to be in the final and represent our country. I believe, by His grace, we’re going to win the gold medal,” said Bawa, a bronze medalist at the 2023 African Games.

She also set her sights on the upcoming FIVB U18 Beach Volleyball World Championship, which will take place in Australia and Doha. “The World Championship means a lot to us. We’re going to give it our best. It won’t be easy, but we’re prepared to fight and come out in flying colours,” she added.

Boys’ Final: DR Congo and Gambia Set for Title Clash

In the boys’ category, DR Congo secured their place in the final with a straight-set win over Nigeria III, represented by Triumphant Ezeji and Ibrahim Ijai, with scores of 21-17, 21-13.

Gambia earned a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Nigeria I (Isaac James and Michael Etido) in the second semifinal (21-16, 14-21, 15-10) to complete the final lineup.

The boys’ final will now feature DR Congo against Gambia, while Nigeria I and Nigeria III will play for bronze in the third-place encounter.