Nigeria’s U-19 Volleyball National Team has departed the country for the 2021 FIVB Under 19 Boys World Championship in Iran.
The 12 players and officials were see off by the president of the Nigeria
Volleyball Federation, NVBF, Engr Musa Nimrod at the Nnamdi
Azikiwe Airport, Abuja yesterday.
The 2021 FIVB U19 Boys World Championship will take place in Iran
from 24th August to 4th September 2021.
Team captain, Abari Michael Ajogo, before their departure said they are
ready to do the nation proud at the start of hostilities.
The head coach, Sani Mohammed, commended the NVBF president for
the level of preparation ahead of the world championship, adding that
the players are not scared to face their opponents.
On his part, the NVBF President, Engr Musa Nimrod, said the Team is
not under any pressure to deliver at the world’s biggest stage while
calling for support for the development of volleyball in the country.
Nigeria will battle Iran, Poland, and Guatemala in Group A at the
commencement of the tournament on August 24th.
