Nigeria Beach Volleyball Team Beat Lesotho, Eye Olympic Qualification

Nigeria’s women’s beach volleyball team began their campaign at the African Beach Volleyball Championship on a winning note after defeating Lesotho 2-0 in Alexandria, Egypt.

The Nigerians produced a dominant display at Abu Heif Beach, taking the opening set comfortably at 21-8 before overcoming a stronger challenge from Lesotho in the second set, which they won 21-18 to seal victory in straight sets.
The continental championship, which runs until August 22, features 45 teams from 28 African countries, comprising 24 men’s and 21 women’s teams.
The tournament serves as a qualifier for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, with the men’s and women’s champions earning direct qualificati...