The 2025 Women’s African Volleyball Club Championship has commenced in Abuja, Nigeria, featuring 16 top teams from across the continent, Persecondnews reports.
The prestigious 12-day tournament, scheduled to run from April 1st to April 14th, is being hosted at the state-of-the-art Moshood Abiola Sport Stadium.
Host team, Customs Service of Nigeria, will face Mayo Kane Evolution of Cameroon in front of home fans on Thursday after the opening ceremony.
The occasion will be graced by Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, who serves as the Grand Patron of the championship.
Dignitaries and sports enthusiasts from across Africa will be present at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, to officially declare the tournament open.
This marks the second time Nigeria is hosting the championship, after previously hosting it in 1996.
African Volleyball Confederation (CAVB) President Bouchra Hajij reiterated her commitment to developing volleyball across Africa, stating, “Africa has abundant talent, we must work hard to progress”.
Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi on Wednesday welcomed the participating teams, saying, “It is our pleasure to welcome the greatest assembly of volleyball in Africa to Abuja, Nigeria. We are truly delighted to have you here”.
He assured the teams of a memorable experience and expressed gratitude for choosing Nigeria as the host country.
The tournament features four groups;
– Group A: Nigeria Customs Service, Mayo, APR, and CFC
– Group B: Zamalek, Kenya Prison, CNS Spikers, and Spiking Spiker
– Group C: Al Ahly, KCB VC, La Loi, and Soccoism
– Group D: Kenya Pipeline, Litto Volleyball, Police, and Descartes
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