Coach of Nigeria U23 Volleyball team, Augustine Odumo is confident his team will win the 2019 CAVB Zone 3 Nations Cup in Ghana.
The 2019 CAVB Zone 3 Nations Cup is scheduled for 2nd to 9th August, 2019 at Lebanon House in Accra, Ghana.
While giving credits to the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) board led by Engineer Musa Nimrod, Odumo believes the age grade teams can put Nigeria on the world map.
“The team comprises of very young players and the mission is very simple; go and win the trophy in Ghana. I have so much confidence in these set of players that they will do well at the 2019 CAVB Zone 3 Nations Cup.”
The former senior national team coach pointed out that positive attitude and togetherness will play a massive role at the tournament.
Players selected
Setters: Patrick Davou (Nigeria Customs Service) and Stanley Manfred (UCEM of Enugu).
Middle: Philip Akande (Nigeria Customs Service), Pascal Ozakoye (Plateau Rocks) and Jayeola Abdulqodri (Offa Spikers).
Sides: Timothy Ogwulumba (Sunshine Spikers), Michael Abari (Kano Pillars) and Promise Abeki (Famous Spikers).
Opposite Setters: Babalola Hussaine (Nigeria Police Force) and Samuel Augustine (Nigeria Immigrations Service).
Liberos: Zakariya Sylvanus (Plateau Rocks) and Peter John (Nigeria Immigration Service).
