The competition is scheduled for April 1–14 in Abuja, Nigeria. The championship will be used as the continental qualifier for the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) 2025 Volleyball Women’s Club World Championship. Now the club requires P450,000 to make the trip to Nigeria. “Transport from here (Gaborone, Botswana) to the venue of the tournament is around P240,000, but to cut costs, we have secured a partner to transport us from Gaborone to OR Tambo International Airport and back. We are busy going around seeking sponsorship from the private sector but it is not easy,” Spiking Stars chairperson, Dikgang Kgosane said. Kgosane explained that they are interested in playing in the 2025 Women’s African Volleyball Club Championship because they want to uplift the standard of volleyball in Botswana and the region.
He said they want to showcase the talent that the country has and provide opportunities for young athletes. “Exposing our athletes to such also helps them to grow both personally and motivates them to see sport as a career. It is our desire to have athletes on the international stage,” he said. Kgosane said his club has adopted the concept of thinking globally and that is exactly what they are doing. He said the exposure will immensely benefit Spiking Stars players and open opportunities for them. “The exposure to a professional setup will assist us to improve locally. As a team, we will grow and maybe bring professionalism to the sport. We will be looking to make lasting relationships with other clubs,” he said.
