Nigeria and Morocco Claim Beach Volleyball Titles in Egypt
On August 23, 2026, Nigeria's Esther Onyinye Mbah and Pamela Miyoum Bawa won the women's title, while Morocco's Zouheir Elgraoui and Soufiane El Gharouti took the men's title at the CAVB Beach Volleyball Continental Championships in Alexandria, Egypt, both securing spots for the LA28 Olympics.
Nigeria and Morocco emerged as champions at the CAVB Beach Volleyball Continental Championships in Alexandria, Egypt, on August 23, 2026. Nigeria secured the women’s title while Morocco took the men’s crown, with both results earning the nations a place at the LA28 Olympic Games.
In the women’s final, the Nigerian duo of Esther Onyinye Mbah and Pamela Miyoum Bawa defeated Morocco with a score of 21-18, 21-11. On the men’s side, Morocco’s Zouheir Elgraoui and Soufiane El Gharouti maintained a dominant form throughout the tournament, winning all seven of their matches without losing a single set.
The Moroccan pair closed out their campaign by defeating Algeria’s Kallouche Mohamed-Islem and Ayyoub Dekkiche 21-19, 21-12. Reflecting on the final, Elgraoui acknowledged the strength of the Algerian team and expressed pride in the victory as Morocco prepares for its third Olympic appearance.
The event was a milestone for the host nation, marking the first time Egypt has staged the African beach volleyball continental championships. Led by Aida Ismail, the organizing committee was praised for its work in running the tournament and ensuring a smooth experience for the visiting teams.
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