Nigerian Volleyball Federation Unveils New Coaches

The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has named new coaches for its senior, youth, and beach volleyball teams in a push to boost the sport’s technical growth nationwide.

Following a rigorous screening process, appointments were made for the men’s and women’s senior sides, U-19 and U-17 boys and girls, plus the men’s and women’s beach volleyball squads.

Senior Men: Taiwo Oladipupo (Head Coach), Twevini Yohanna (Assistant I/Setters), Jonah Adamu (Assistant/Offensive Coordinator).

Senior Women: Elam Elishama (Head Coach), Segun Abinde (Assistant I/Offensive Coordinator), Sunday Yunana Akapson (Setters Trainer).

Age-grade teams: U-19 Boys: Adamu Nite (Head), Ayo Aboderin (Assistant I/Offensive Coordinator), Philip Stephen (Setters).U-19 Girls: Vincent Unogwu (Head), Bukola Faremi (Assistant I/Blocking & Defense), Chinyere Onuoha (Assistant II/Offensive Coordinator).

U-17 Girls: Sunday Yunana Akapson (Head), Jessica Egwuna (Offensive Coordinator), Kinsley Alika (Setters).U-17 Boys: Suleiman Ajeigbe (Head), Ibrahim Adamu (Assistant I/Offensive Coordinator), Osas Omoruyi (Assistant).

Beach volleyball: Kayode and Felicia Amos (women’s team); John Iwerima and Jonathan Thaj (men’s team).

The NVBF congratulated the appointees, expressing confidence in their ability to drive success at regional and global events.

The federation also reaffirmed its commitment to building a sustainable talent pipeline and fostering excellence in both indoor and beach volleyball.