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Beach volleyball players arrive camp for 13th African Games

Mr Esan said that the camping starts February 8 and will end on February 23 before the games.

• February 18, 2024
Beach volleyball
Beach volleyball

About 12 Beach Volleyball players are in camp at the Marina Beach, Badagry, for the 13th African Games in Ghana.

This was made known on Sunday in Lagos by the Media Coordinator, Beach Volleyball Federation, Dare Esan.

Mr Esan also said that the camping, which began on February 8, will be rounded off on February 23 before the games.

The games will take place between March 8 and March 23 in Ghana.

The champions of the 2023 Beach Volleyball Star Tour, Ibrahim Peter and Uchenna Augustine are on the men’s list.

Others are Emenike Ezike, Ike Sylvester, Philip Zakka and Victor Eze.

In the women’s training ground is multiple National Champion,  Francisca Ikihiede, who leads the women’s team to the national camp.

Others include Esther Mbah, Pamela Bawa, Naomi Yaro, Sarah Sanda and Dorcas Isaac.

According to Mr Esan, Francis Imoudu and John Iwerima will handle the men’s team while Kayode Ajilore and Christy Amadi are in charge of the women’s team.

(NAN)

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