Nigeria’s men’s and women’s national volleyball teams have both secured places at the 2026 African Volleyball Nations Championship following their successful campaigns at the CAVB Zone 3 Championship in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
The Nigerian men’s team will compete at the continental championship in Kenya, while the women’s team will feature in the tournament to be hosted by the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The double qualification marks another significant achievement for Nigerian volleyball, with both teams earning the opportunity to compete against Africa’s top nations after impressive performances in the regional qualifiers.
The qualification also reflects the steady progress of Nigerian volleyball, as both teams continue to improve on the continental stage, with the men’s side currently ranked 52nd in the latest FIVB World Rankings and the women’s team occupying 103rd place globally.
The 2026 African Volleyball Nations Championship will bring together the continent’s best teams, with Nigeria aiming to make a strong impression in both the men’s and women’s competitions.