The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has unveiled a 20-man squad to begin preparations for the 2026 CAVB Africa Nations Cup Qualifiers, scheduled to take place in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, from July 13 to 23.
The squad was announced following the conclusion of the first phase of the 2026 National Premier Volleyball League and an extensive scouting exercise conducted by the federation’s technical crew.
The team features a blend of outstanding home-based players and experienced foreign-based professionals expected to spearhead Nigeria’s qualification campaign.
Selected Players
Setters: Bruno Ibeh (COAS), Adeniyi Favour (Customs), Elisha Anebi (CNS)
Outside Hitters: Jaiyeola Abdulquadri (Customs), Lucky Palmer (Kano Pillars), Ogunshina Obayemi (NPF), Izuchukwu Oforah (NSCDC), Emmanuel Udah (Customs), Anachuna Chukwuemeka (NPF)
Opposites: Vincent Mathias (COAS), Oyedepo Dhikirullahi (NSCDC), Armstrong E. Udoka (Light Spikers), Okonkwo Kingsley (Customs)
Middle Blockers: Anele Timothy (Customs), Pascal Ozokoye (NSCDC), Mora Jibril (CNS), Army Ferdinand (CNS), Kazeem Mutiu (NCS)
Liberos: Abednego Hassan (Customs), Tiamiyu Ismail (Customs), Peter Precious (CNS)
The team’s technical crew will be led by Head Coach Oladipupo Taiwo Gabriel, with Tswevini Yohanna and Jonah Adamu serving as assistant coaches.
