The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has extended invitations to 37 players who have been asked to camp in preparation for the 2024 African Games qualifiers scheduled for Lagos from January 4th to 8th.
The list includes 19 men and 18 women who are expected to report to Ahmadu Bello Stadium (ABS) in Kaduna state on December 26, 2023, with training commencing on December 27, 2023.
Leading the list of invited women's players is the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2023 Nigeria Volleyball Premier League, Maryam Ibrahim; the versatile and Best Spiker, Ijeoma Ukpabi (COAS Spikers); Best Opposite, Albertina Francis; Best Libero, Jummai Bitrus; Best Blocker, Ifunanya Udeagbala, and Best Setter, Aliyah Usman.
The Most Valuable Player at the 2023 Girls U17 African Volleyball Nations Championship, Mirabel Onyegwu, made the list, while experienced players like Sharon Achi (Setter), Sandra Osabor (Middle Blocker), as well as Happy Wushilang (Outside Hitters), were recalled.
In the men's squad, Vincent Mathias (Best Attacker at the 2023 Premier League); Moses Gana (Best Blocker), Lucky Farouq (Best Server), and Ismail Tiamiyu (Best Libero) were called to camp.
The Most Valuable Player at the 2023 National Division 1 Volleyball League, Morris Dikiyai, and Best Setter, Bruno Ibe, as well as Nigeria U17 sensation Elisha Anebi, received the national invite.
The men's team will be handled by Musa Baba-Musa, Taiwo Oladipupo, and Yohanna Tswevini, while the women's team will be handled by Samuel Ajayi, Priscilla Agera, and Ezechukwu Oguamalam.
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