Nigeria to host 2027 Africa beach volleyball championship
Nigeria has secured the hosting rights for the 2027 Africa Beach Volleyball Championship, the National Sports Commission announced on Thursday. The commission confirmed the development in a statement.
The announcement was made in Abuja by the president of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa, Mustapha Berraf.
Berraf said ANOCA was impressed by recent developments in Nigerian sports, prompting its decision to award Nigeria the 2027 championship hosting rights.
“I want to thank the federal government of Nigeria for what it has been doing in sports in recent times. That is why we wasted no time in awarding Nigeria the hosting rights for the 2027 Africa Beach Volleyball Championship,” he said.
Mr Berraf praised Nigeria’s proven ability to successfully organise major international sporting events despite challenging circumstances. He stated that former Confederation of African Athletics President, Kalkaba Malboum, admired Nigeria’s rapid preparations for the Africa U-18/U-20 Championships in Abeokuta.
According to Mr Berraf, Nigeria accepted hosting responsibilities at short notice and delivered the continental championships after only three months of preparation.
“This can only be achieved by a country that is intentional and deliberate about its sports development drive,” Berraf said.
NSC chairman Shehu Dikko described the successful bid as another milestone in implementing the Commission’s sports development strategy. He said securing international competitions aligned with the commission’s mandate to strengthen Nigeria’s sporting profile and expand opportunities across the sector.
Mr Dikko said, “We are serious about boosting the country’s sports economy. One way to achieve this is by attracting more international sporting events to Nigeria.”
The 2027 Africa Beach Volleyball Championship will be staged in Lagos, further strengthening Nigeria’s growing reputation as a destination for major continental sporting competitions.
The championship follows Nigeria’s recent success in securing the hosting rights for the 2027 Africa School Games, reinforcing its expanding international sporting calendar.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
World
Iran War: Three U.S. servicemen killed
Another American service member has been reported killed by fragments of a downed Iranian drone in northern Iraq, raising the number of U.S. troops killed last week to three.
Anti-Corruption
NBA president-elect submits self to post-election audit amid fraud, rigging allegations
Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, the president-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association, says she is ready to subject herself to a post-election audit following her victory.
Anti-Corruption
Bank CFO jailed 36 months in U.S. prison for fraud scheme
Mr Luneke defrauded Bank of the Valley, obtaining two loans totalling approximately $4,320,000.
Sport
Mbappe wins historic second World Cup Golden Boot as Spain sweep major individual awards
Mbappe is the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice, having struck eight times to finish top scorer in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
World
Food delivery rider wins China’s Lu Xun Literature Prize in poetry
A 56-year-old Chinese food courier, Wang Jibing, has been named the winner of China’s Lu Xun Literature Prize in poetry.
Showbiz
Portable challenges Terry G to boxing match
Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, has challenged veteran artiste Terry G to a boxing match, saying the bout would revive Terry G’s career.
