Beach Volleyball: Kada Kings, Customs top phase 1 tour

Kada Kings and Nigeria Customs Service are currently topping the log following the conclusion of the 2024 National Beach Volleyball Star Tour (phase 1) in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Kada Kings won all six matches, while Nigeria Customs Service recorded five wins (unbeaten) in the men’s and women’s categories, respectively, played at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria.

Twenty-four teams consisting of 11 men (Open Tour), six men (Star Tour), and seven women (Star Tour) took part in the tour.

According to the Chairman of the Control Committee of Nigeria Beach Volleyball Tour, DCP Stephen Hasso (RTD), the beach volleyball tour is aimed at preparing Nigerian players for major international engagements.
Hasso also revealed that three of the women featured in the tour have played in two separate Olympic Qualifiers, while some players in the men’s team have participated in various African Championships.

He said, “I am happy with the level of play by the beach volleyball players in this year’s tour. The game of volleyball is growing, and you can see that the younger players are improving while the older players are showing more experience.

“We want to ensure that the game of beach volleyball keeps growing in the country because we possess lots of potential.
“The commission will ensure that the players are kept busy through constant tournaments for us to have quality representatives at future international tournaments.”