Nigeria and Gambia emerged as champions at the 2025 CAVB U18 African Beach Volleyball Championships, held from August 3 to 7 in Abuja, Nigeria. The tournament featured 16 boys’ and 16 girls’ teams from 11 African nations, all competing for both continental glory and qualification for the upcoming FIVB U18 Beach Volleyball World Championships in Doha, Qatar.
Girls’ Division Highlights
Team Nigeria dominated the girls’ final, with Pamela Miyoum Bawa and Joy Lawrence claiming the gold medal. They defeated fellow Nigerians Faustina Ifechukwu and Blessing Anebi in straight sets to conclude an undefeated run where they didn't drop a single set.
The final rankings for the top five girls' teams were:
- 1st: Nigeria (Bawa/Lawrence)
- 2nd: Nigeria (Ifechukwu/Anebi)
- 3rd: Democratic Republic of Congo
- 4th: —
- 5th: Morocco (secured final World Championships spot)
Boys’ Division Highlights
Gambia's pairing of Bakari Ensa Kanyi and Abdallah Bah delivered a powerful performance in the boys’ final, defeating the Democratic Republic of Congo in straight sets. Nigeria clinched the bronze medal, while Morocco finished fifth, earning the last qualifying berth for Doha.
- 1st: Gambia (Kanyi/Bah)
- 2nd: Democratic Republic of Congo
- 3rd: Nigeria
- 4th: —
- 5th: Morocco
Path to the World Stage
The top five teams from each gender category now advance to the 2025 FIVB U18 Beach Volleyball World Championships, set to take place from October 6–12 in Doha, Qatar. These continental championships are crucial for developing young African talent and offering early exposure to international-level competition.
Rising Standard in African Beach Volleyball
This year’s edition highlighted the growing competitiveness and reach of youth beach volleyball across Africa. With countries like Nigeria and Gambia leading the charge, the continent continues to strengthen its presence on the global sports scene.
For more details, read the full coverage on the official site of the FIVB.
