Morocco and Nigeria Qualify for LA28 at African Beach Volleyball Championships
At the CAVB African Beach Volleyball Continental Championships in Alexandria, Egypt, held on August 23, 2026, Morocco and Nigeria achieved significant milestones. Morocco's Zouheir Elgraoui and Soufiane El Gharouti won the men's title, while Nigeria's Esther Onyinye Mbah and Pamela Miyoum Bawa claimed victory in the women's event, securing their first Olympic quotas for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
On August 23, 2026, the CAVB African Beach Volleyball Continental Championships concluded in Alexandria, Egypt, with Morocco and Nigeria achieving remarkable success. Morocco's Zouheir Elgraoui and Soufiane El Gharouti triumphed in the men's final, defeating Algeria's Kallouche Mohamed-Islem and Ayyoub Dekkiche with scores of 21-19 and 21-12. This victory marked Morocco's fifth consecutive men's continental title and secured a quota for the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The duo showcased exceptional skills throughout the tournament, winning all seven matches without dropping a single set and demonstrating their dominance in the sport.
On the women's side, Nigerian teenagers Esther Onyinye Mbah, aged 19, and Pamela Miyoum Bawa, aged 15, made history by claiming their first African senior title. They triumphed over Morocco's Alexandra Erhart and Nora Nezha Jihane Darrhar with scores of 21-18 and 21-11. This victory is particularly significant as it secured Nigeria's first-ever beach volleyball Olympic quota for the 2028 Los Angeles Games, following four unsuccessful attempts in the past. The young players expressed their joy and determination, emphasizing the hard work and teamwork that led to their success.
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