Rwanda defeats Nigeria in volleyball classification match

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Nigeria suffered another setback at the 2026 CAVB Men’s African Nations Volleyball Championship in Tunis after losing 3-1 to Rwanda in their classification match on Wednesday.

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Rwanda won 25-23, 25-20, 18-25, 25-19 in Match 28 of the championship to advance in the classification standings.

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The Rwandans edged a closely contested opening set, 25-23, before extending their advantage by taking the second set, 25-20.

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Nigeria responded in the third set, producing a stronger display to win 25-18 and reduce the deficit.

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However, Rwanda regained control in the fourth set and closed out the match 25-19 to secure a 3-1 victory.

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The defeat means Nigeria will now continue in the classification phase as the competition enters its final stages.

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Rwanda’s victory keeps their hopes of securing a higher finish alive, while Nigeria will have to regroup for their remaining classification fixture.

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The championship, featuring some of Africa’s leading volleyball nations, has given Nigeria another chance to test its strength against continental opposition.

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Nigeria had hoped to improve its position in Tunis after missing out on the medal positions, but Wednesday’s defeat leaves the team facing another battle for classification honours.

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The Nigerians will now look to end their campaign on a positive note when they return to action in the remaining classification matches.

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