Nigeria’s women’s volleyball team has crashed out of the Round of 16 at the 2026 CAVB Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship after suffering a straight-set defeat to host nation Kenya.
The encounter, played at the Kasarani Arena in Nairobi on Saturday, August 29, saw the Kenyan side take control of the game and secure a convincing 3-0 victory over the Nigerian team.
Kenya claimed the opening set 25-21 before extending their advantage with a 25-17 win in the second set. The hosts completed the job in the third set, winning 25-15 to seal their passage to the next stage of the competition.
The defeat brings a disappointing end to Nigeria’s hopes in the knockout stage, while Kenya continues its quest for success on home soil.
The 2026 CAVB Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship is taking place in Nairobi, Kenya, from August 23 to September 5, with teams from across the continent competing for honours.