The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) will on Tuesday officially unveil Japanese coach Ryan Masajedi as the new head coach of Nigeria’s national volleyball teams.
The unveiling ceremony is scheduled to take place at 10 a.m. at the Indoor Sports Hall, Package B, of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.
The appointment marks a significant step in the federation’s efforts to strengthen the technical development of volleyball in Nigeria and enhance the competitiveness of the country’s national teams at continental and international levels.
Masajedi is expected to introduce the Japanese coaching philosophy, renowned for its technical discipline, tactical innovation and structured player development, while leveraging his international experience to improve the performance of Nigeria’s teams.
According to the federation, his appointment underscores its commitment to building a solid technical foundation for sustained success and preparing the national teams for major international competitions, including the forthcoming African Nations Cup.
The unveiling ceremony is expected to attract officials of the National Sports Commission, members of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, athletes, coaches, stakeholders, development partners and members of the media.
The NVBF said the event would mark the beginning of a new chapter for Nigerian volleyball as it seeks to raise the sport’s profile and achieve greater success on the continental and global stage.
