The Nigeria Below-21 Males’s Volleyball Staff on Friday defeated Libya 3-2 within the quarter-finals to qualify for the semi-finals of the 2022 African U21 Males’s Volleyball Championship in Tunis, Tunisia.

The Nigerian workforce laboured to beat Libya 3-2 (25-20, 18-25, 25-20, 22-25, 15-8) to e book a spot within the semis.

The Nigerian aspect struck early, taking the primary set by 25-20 factors, with the Libyans sending a transparent sign to Nigeria profitable 25-18 factors within the second set.

Nigeria’s center blockers had been saved busy all through the third set and it paid off as Nigeria gained 25-20 within the third set.

Nigeria led within the early stage of the fourth set however Libya overtook the West African giants and gained 25-22 factors.

It was a household affair within the fifth set earlier than Nigeria took cost and gained by 15-8.

The win towards the cussed north Africans noticed Nigeria zoom into the semi-finals of the competitors.

Nigeria had recorded two wins earlier within the group stage match, after they defeated Morocco 3-0 of their first match and in addition beat Gambia 3-0 of their second match .

They, nevertheless, misplaced their third match towards hosts Tunisia 0-3 .

The assistant coach of Nigeria’s workforce, Suleiman Ajeigbe, mentioned the boys weren’t tense regardless of taking part in a five-set thriller of their quarter-final match.

Ajeigbe mentioned the workforce had labored extraordinarily onerous, including that the boys had been on prime of their sport.

“I’m pleased, it was not a straightforward activity however the boys had been ready and we ensured that they had been on prime of their sport.

“The Libyans threw their weight at us however the boys gave their finest; the morale is excessive forward of our semi ultimate conflict.

“There was no stress within the air when Libya levelled up within the fourth set; I advised them to present their finest as a result of there should be a winner within the sport.

“My head coach, Sani Mohammed within the fifth set, strategised and had some pep speak with the boys; the final set got here our manner,” he mentioned .

He mentioned the workforce wished to return to the nation with the trophy.

“They’ve the mandatory assist from members of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation.

“The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) gave the workforce the mandatory assist earlier than attending the Nations Championship .

“The Libyans didn’t come to make the numbers right here; I’m sure that was why they wished to upset us.

“By God’s grace , we need to return to Nigeria with the trophy,” he mentioned .

Nigeria is grouped alongside Morocco, Gambia and host Tunisia.

Eight nations: Morocco, Nigeria, Gambia, Egypt, Cameroon, Rwanda, Libya and host Tunisia are collaborating within the Championships.

The U21 African Volleyball championship, which began on August 13, will finish on 23 in Tunis, Tunisia. 

(NAN)