Nigeria delivered another dominant performance to secure a place in the semi-finals of the 2026 African Nations U-18 Boys Volleyball Championship with a convincing 3-0 victory over Libya in Alexandria, Egypt.
The Nigerian side outclassed their North African opponents in the quarter-finals, winning in straight sets 25-8, 25-14, 25-16 to continue their impressive campaign at the continental tournament.
From the first whistle, Nigeria stamped their authority on the contest with aggressive attacking play, solid blocking, and excellent court coverage.
Their superiority was evident in the opening set as they dismantled Libya 25-8 with a flawless display.
The momentum continued in the second set as Nigeria maintained relentless pressure through accurate serving and swift offensive combinations. Libya struggled to find answers as the West Africans cruised to a comfortable 25-14 victory.
Although Libya showed greater resilience in the third set, Nigeria remained composed and disciplined, closing out the encounter 25-16 to complete a dominant straight-sets win.
The emphatic triumph reflects Nigeria’s consistency and growing confidence as they edge closer to the championship title.
The team has impressed throughout the tournament with its balanced style of play, combining attacking efficiency with disciplined defending.
Nigeria’s reward is a semi-final showdown against Cameroon, who also progressed to the last four after an impressive run.
The clash is expected to be one of the highlights of the competition, with both sides battling for a place in the final.
Having remained unbeaten so far, Nigeria will head into the semi-finals full of belief as they continue their quest for continental success.
Another victory would move the young Nigerian team within one win of being crowned African champions.
With their blend of skill, teamwork, and determination, Team Nigeria has emerged as one of the standout sides in Alexandria and will be hoping to sustain their outstanding form against Cameroon.
