Nigeria Lose Opening Match to Tunisia at African Women’s Volleyball Championship
Nigeria suffered a disappointing start to their campaign at the 2026 African Senior Women’s Volleyball Championship in Nairobi, Kenya, losing 3–1 to Tunisia in their opening Group C match on Tuesday.
The Nigerian side made a bright start at the Ulinzi Complex, winning the opening set 25–18 to take an early lead and raise hopes of beginning the continental tournament with victory.
Tunisia, however, responded strongly in the second set. Nigeria were edged 25–23 as the North Africans levelled the match at 1–1.
The momentum remained with Tunisia in the third set, with the North Africans taking control to secure a 25–20 victory and move 2–1 ahead.
Nigeria fought to stay in the contest but could not force a deciding fifth set.
Tunisia repeated their 25–20 success in the fourth set to complete the comeback and secure a 3–1 victory.
The defeat means Nigeria must quickly regroup ahead of their second Group C fixture as they look to keep their hopes of progressing in the championship alive.
Nigeria will face Ghana on Wednesday, August 26, at 3:00 p.m. Nigerian time, with a victory crucial to their campaign.
The West Africans will be hoping for a stronger performance against Ghana and a return to winning ways in Nairobi.
