Nigeria Reveals Squad for 2026 African Volleyball Championship

Head Coach Ryan Masajedi of Nigeria’s senior men’s volleyball team has unveiled a 14-man squad for the upcoming 2026 African Men’s Volleyball Nations Championship, which will take place in Tunisia from September 13 to 27. This championship is significant as it serves as a qualification pathway for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

The squad includes two setters, Bruno Ibeh and Adeniyi Favour; two opposites, Armstrong Udoka and Okonkwo Ebuka; four outside hitters, including captain Abdulquadri Jaiyeola, Ogunshina Obayemi, Emmanuel Udah, and Faruk Lucky; four middle blockers, Anele Timothy, Pascal Ozokoye, Kaseem Mutiu, and Army Ferdinand; and two liberos, Abednego Hassan and Tiamiyu Ismail. Notably, two new players have been introduced to the squad, enhancing the team's depth as they prepare for this crucial continental tournament.