By our reporter 1.11.2026
Nigeria’s Pamela Bawa and Joy Lawrence got their medal medal hope back on track after beating Egypt’s Marwa Mamdouh Salem Saleh and Karma Badawy in straight sets in Sunday’s beach volleyball contest.
Nigeria had lost their opening game to Japan 2-1, but they bounced back with the victory over Egypt with a score of 21-19, 21-11 as they campaign continues in Dakar, Senegal.
The Nigerians demonstrated improved performance to overcome their Egyptian opponents, winning the first set by a narrow two-point margin before dominating the second set by 10 points.
The 2-0 victory marks a positive step for the Nigerian pair as they take on Italy’s Margherita Coretti and Micol Lafuenti next.
Nigeria beach volley duo aiming for medal.