Esther Mbah and Pamela Bawa defeated Morocco 2-1 in Alexandria, Egypt, securing Nigeria’s spot in the semi-finals against Mozambique at the 2026 African Beach Volleyball Championship. The win is a major achievement for Nigerian beach volleyball as the team continues its impressive run in the tournament.
The victory over Morocco is a testament to the team’s resilience and skill. Mbah and Bawa have been in excellent form throughout the tournament, and their performance against Morocco showed determination and tactical awareness. The semi-final against Mozambique will be a tough test, but the team will be confident they can progress further.
This echoes the 2022 African Beach Volleyball Championship, when Nigeria also performed well. The format was different then, but the result was the same: a strong performance by Nigerian athletes.
The winners: Esther Mbah and Pamela Bawa, who have reached the semi-finals; and Nigerian beach volleyball, which continues to develop. The losers: Morocco, which was defeated; and the Nigerian government, which must invest more in the sport.
Bottom Line: Nigeria has beaten Morocco to reach the semi-finals. The team is performing well. The question is whether they can go all the way and win the championship.