Cameroon beat Nigeria in opening match

Cameroon Underneath -19 Ladies Volleyball group on Friday beat Nigeria 3-1 within the opening match of the 2022 U-19 African Nations Volleyball Championship.

The Information Company of Nigeria stories that the match, performed on the Moshood Abiola Nationwide Stadium in Abuja, noticed Nigeria group handle to win solely the primary set by 29-27.

They have been unable to win the remaining units as a result of the Cameroonian ladies defended their supremacy within the recreation.

Nigerian ladies misplaced the second set 20-25, misplaced the third set 14- 25 and eventually misplaced the fourth set by 20-25.

Talking after the match, Cameroon’s captain mentioned they have been right here to retain their title because the defending champions.

“We’re pleased to win our first match in opposition to Nigeria. The result of the match confirmed that we got here very ready for the championship.

“In our subsequent match in opposition to Egypt, we are going to play in response to our coaches’ directions which may even finish with a victory.

“We are going to return residence with the trophy in order to take care of our title within the championship,” she mentioned.

NAN stories that Nigeria, Cameroon and Egypt are the international locations taking part on the 2022 U-19 Africa Ladies Nations Championship.

The Championship, which began on Thursday with a technical assembly with officers, is predicted to finish on September 6.

NAN

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