Nigeria have secured a qualification ticket to this year's Fédération Internationale de Volleyball Girls’ U-19 World Championship in Croatia and Hungary.
FIVB in a statement signed by its project manager, Yiting Cao, congratulated Nigeria for qualifying for the championship scheduled to be held in Croatia and Hungary from August 1 to 11, 2023.
To qualify, Nigeria were placed third at the 2022 CAVB Volleyball Girls' U19 African Championship in Abuja.
In a statement signed by Yiting Cao, FIVB Volleyball Department Project Manager; FIVB congratulated Nigeria for qualifying for the Girls’ U19 World Championship. The statement further advised Nigeria to confirm her participation, complete the attached Entry Form and return it latest February 3.
Reacting to the development, the President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa Nimrod lauded the decision of FIVB to admit three African Nations into the World Championship.
Nimrod said the championship will help develop the young players who are in the best form of their lives.
He said, "Cameroon and Egypt placed first and second respectively at the 2022 2022 CAVB Volleyball Girls' U19 African Championship in Abuja where they booked their tickets to the World Championship.
"The slot given to Nigeria by FIVB means we can showcase our talents to the world in Croatia and Hungary. The female players can also have the opportunity of being selected by scouts of foreign teams."
Earlier in January 2023, Nimrod has declared the federation’s aspiration for the year 2023 is to make a meaningful impact at international championships, as well as qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
“Our doors are open for sponsorships and support, as well as seeking partnership and MoU with corporate organisations that wish to key into the sport as a social responsibility to the Nigerian youths," he continued.
“Our aspiration this year includes making it to the numerous and important continental as well as global engagements vis-a-vis the 2023 African Games, 2023 African Youths Games and FIVB U-19 Boys World Youths Championship, as well as series of Beach Volleyball events, which will climax with the 2024 Olympics qualifiers, which Nigeria have registered to participate.
“The year 2023 is an opportunity to step up our commitment and dedication to our goals and objectives. This can only be achieved by our collective efforts and common desire for success as a federation."
