The final of the 2019 Men’s African club championship will feature for the first time a new club Smouha who will battle it out for the trophy against experienced Ahly who have 13 crowns under their name. Defending champions Ahly of Egypt are a game away from making another continental history when they center the […]
Egypt’s Ahly captured their tenth historic Women’s African Club Championship title after they outclass their archrivals Carthage of Tunisia 3-1 (21-25, 25-15, 25-11, 25-19) in the final of the competition at Ahly Hall in Cairo, Egypt on Monday. Ahly improved their record at the head of African Volleyball Clubs to 10 crowns under their name, […]
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Debutant Ahmed Bello dazzled as Nigeria’s Union Bank Sports Club yesterday finished third at the 2015 ITTF African Club Championships concluded in Yaounde, Cameroon.
Bello who was making his international debut for the bankers’ team failed to save the team from losing 3-0 to Egypt’s Ahly in the semifinal stage of the men’s event at the Multi-Purpose Complex in Yaounde.
To make it to the last four, Union Bank tutored by Coach Samson Ajayi nearly caused an upset in their first group match against defending champions, Club Avenir of Congo Brazzaville made up Chinese-born stars – Jianan Wang and Bin Hu as well as their Nigerian imports – Suraju Saka and Saheed Idowu.
After Azeez Ogunlade fell to Wang 3-0, debutant Ahmed Bello caused the biggest upset of the competition when he defeated Africa’s number six ranked player, Suraju Saka 3-2 to give the Nigerian team a ray of hope. But David Fayele could not withstand Saheed Idowu as he was beaten 3-0. Again, Ahmed Bello became the cynosure of all eyes as he gave Wang a run for his money in the fourth match and without any doubt it was the experience of the Chinese that aided his 3-1 triumph over the unknown Nigerian. The Congolese team won 3-1.
However, this defeat did not dampen the spirit of the young Nigerians as they walloped their counterparts from Cameroon and Ethiopia to set up a semifinal clash against Ahly of Egypt which has top players like Omar Assar, El-Sayed Lashin and Mohammed El-Beiali. The Nigerian side surrendered to the Egyptians to settle for bronze medal.
However, Saheed Idowu was particularly thrilled with the performance of Bello, saying, “He played as if everything was at stake and he never bothered about the pedigree of his opponent especially being his first international outing. I am impressed and I hope players like this can be encouraged in Nigeria,” Idowu said.
African Volleyball Confederation “CAVB” mourns Khalid El Shamouty who was one of the national team stars who participated with the national team in the Olympic Games and World Championships.
El Shamouty started his volleyball Career in Heliopolis Club in early 80th and then transferred to Ahly where he led the team to win the Egyptian league 8 times in 10 years and three time in the African Club championship. He was selected to the national team in the Olympic Games in Los Angeles 1984 and represented his country also in the World Championship in 1986 and the World Cup
At 17y old Ahly’s middle blocker Maraiam Metwally shined at the 2015 Women’s African Club Championship and gained two individual prizes at the end of the competition as she was selected as the competition best blocker and then few minutes later she was surprised to be also the competition Most Valuable Player “MVP” before she was crowned with her first ever African title.
The Egyptian youngster was out of the main line up as Ahly had two experienced centers Ingy Elshami who played for the national team for more than 10 years and Nermeen Elmenshawy, who was one of the line up represented Egypt in the first ever Youth Olympic Games in Singapore 2010.
Mariam already started the competition as a substitute to Ingy and Nermeen, but when the first was injured in her right knee, she replaced her in the first match against GSP of Algeria where she was a key factor in the 3-1 victory that secured the top of Pool B in the preliminary round.
Later Nermeen was knee injured also in the semifinal against Carthage of Tunisia when Ahly won hardly 3-2 in exciting tiebreaker due to the efforts of the young center who was the only middle blocker remaining in the line up.
In the semifinal Metwally scored 26 points as the match best scorer including 6 kill blocks and 5 ace services as Ahly coach had to use his substitute opposite Rana Elgohary as a second center in the court.
Again in the final the promising star played more active role in blocking and serving helping her team to claim the first gold medal since 2009 to equalise the record of Kenya Pipeline who had also 7 crowns under their name. Ahly took over Kenya Pipeline 3-1 (25-16, 23-25, 25-20, 28-26) in the final for their 7th title.
Ahly youngster had difficult time in her childhood when she lost her mother at the age of 10 years, but at that time she started her challenge to make her mother’s dream of being a great volleyball player alive. She started volleyball at the age of 9, but quickly she showed her talent as a middle blocker who had a good timing and improvement ability.
Early this season Mariam helped her team to claim the Egyptian league title for the 38th time after a great victory over their compatriots Shams who eventually finished the African championship at the 4th position.
other individual prizes are Best Spiker: Ruth Jepngetich (Pipeline) who was slected as best spiker. The best Server was Marwa Brahoumi (Carthage), the best Receiver, Nehal Gamal (Shams), the best Setter, Janet Wanja (Kenya Pipeline), the best Libero: Maraim Moustafa (Ahly).
Women’s African club championship’s Individual Prizes
· Best Spiker: Ruth Jepngetich (Pipeline)
· Best Server: Marwa Brahoumi (Carthage)
· Best Blocker: Maraim Metwally (Ahly)
· Best Receiver: Nehal Gamal (Shams)
· Best Setter: Janet Wanja (Pipeline)
· Best Libero: Maraim Moustafa (Ahly)
· MVP: Maraim Metwally (Ahly)
Final Ranking
1. Ahly (Egypt)
2. Pipeline (Kenya)
3. Carthage (Tunisia)
4. Shams (Egypt)
5. GSP (Algeria)
6. RRA (Rwanda)
7. Vision (Uganda)
8. FAP (Cameroon)
9. ARSU (Seychelles)
10. Injis (Cameroon)
11. KCB (Kenya)
12. Kutlwano (Botswana)
13. Saltigue (Senegal)
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2015 Men’s African Club Championship-Final
Egypt giants Ahly added one more title under their name after they won they won the 2015 Men’s African Club Championship following the 3-1 (25-19, 24-26, 25-18, 25-19) victory over Esperance of Tunisia t the Olympic Hall in Sousse, Tunisia on Monday.
Ahly won their 11th title after 1980, 1983, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2010, 2011 to strengthen their record ahead of the nearest team Sfax of Tunisia with 6 crowns.
After 2010 and 2011, Ahly booked their third World Championship ticket in the next edition in Brazil October 27 to November 1.
Organizers Etoile Sportive du Sahel (Tunisia) claimed the bronze medal after they downed Somoha (Egypt) 3-0 (25-22, 25-23, 25-21)
Final
Ahly (Egypt) v Esperance (Tunisia) 3-1 (25-19, 24-26, 25-18, 25-19)
Ahly’s opposite Ahmed Kotb who was eventually selected the competition MVP led his team to top Esperance (Tunisia) 3-1 (25-19, 24-26, 25-18, 25-19) in a thrilling encounter lasting 101 minutes, The team’s opposite scored impressive 26 points that played a great role in the victory. Hechem Kaabi was his team best scorer with 11 points.
Ahly started the match using the middle blockers for quick attacks from position 3 specially Abdel Halim Fahim, the competition tallest player and Ahmed El Sheikh to disturb the Tunisian blockers who fell into ,many mistakes. After Ahly won the first set, Esperance rebounded back in the second set with some substitutions to win the set narrowly 26-24 after frequent mistakes in Ahly’s backline defence.
Ahly came back aggressively with Kotb’s spikes from position 2 and 4 beside the participation of Mohamed Ketat to win two successive sets in the way for 3 sets victory.
Bronze medal match
ESS (Tunisia) v Somoha (Egypt) 3-0 (25-22, 25-23, 25-21)
Etoile Sportive du Sahel (Tunisia) beat Somoha (Egypt) in the bronze medal match 3-0 (25-22, 25-23, 25-21). Etoile won the bronze medal, while Somoha in their first appearance in the competition ended their campaign at the fourth position. The Tunisian team led the match all through and didn’t allow Somoha to come back specially in the second set when they palyed their best in the match.
5th and 6th places:
Zamalek (Egypt) v Ittihad Tangier (Morocco) 3-0 (25-19, 25-23, 25-14)
Zamalek of Egypt beat Ittihad Tangier Morocco 3-0 (25-19, 25-23, 25-14) for the 5 and 6 places. The five time African champions finished in the fifth position which is the least in their career.
7th and 8th places
Ittihad Tangier (Morocco) v Setif (Algeria) 3-0 (25-20, 25-15, 25-19)
Ittihad Tangier of Morocco showed their best performance to win Setif of Algeria 3-0 (25-20, 25-15, 25-19) in 7 and 8 places. Tangier becomes the best Moroccan team’s finish in the last 15 years.
9th and 10th places
FAR (Morocco) v Ahly Beni Ghazi (Libya) 3-0 (25-17, 25-16, 25-19)
FAR of Morocco beat Ahly Beni Ghazi (Libya) 3-0 (25-17, 25-16, 25-19) in the 9 -10 places match that showed a great performance from the Moroccan team.
11th and 12th places
Swehli (Libya) v Prisons (Kenya) 3-2 (23-25, 25-21, 16-25, 25-21, 15-7
Swehli of Libya beat Prisons Kenya 3-2 (23-25, 25-21, 16-25, 25-21, 15-7) in the 11 and 12 positions. After the great opening from the Kenyan team, Swehli came back in the second set and had to come back in the tiebreak with all their skills to win the match.
13th and 14th places
GSU (Kenya) v Espoir (Congo RD) 3-1 (25-22, 26-24, 21-25, 25-22)
GSU (Kenya) beat Espoir (Congo RD) 3-1 (25-22, 26-24, 21-25, 25-22) in 13 and 14 positions after a great match from both sides.
15th and 16th places
Autoridade (Mozambique) v AS Douanes (Burkina Faso) 3-0 (25-10, 25-22, 25-18)
Autoridade Mozambique beat As Douanes Burkina Faso 3-0 (25-10, 25-22, 25-18) in the 15 and 16 positions in a great match for the winners.
17th and 18th places
FAP (Cameroon) APR ( Rwanda) 3-1 (25-17, 19-25, 25-23, 25-21)
FAP beat APR of Rwanda 3-1 (25-17, 19-25, 25-23, 25-21) in the 17 and 18 positions to finish at their least position in their history.
19th and 20th places
KAVC (Uganda) v Support United (Zimbabwe) 3-0 (25-22, 25-17, 25-14)
KAVC Uganda beat Support United Zimbabwe 3-0 (25-22, 25-17, 25-14) in 19 and 20 positions. The Ugandan team played their best in the competition.
21st and 22nd places
Alnahada (SUD) v Nemostars (UGA) Nemostars withdraw
23rd and 24th places
Atletico Clube (CPV) v (HMD) Daim Hamad (SUD) Atletico withdraw
Individual Awards
· Best Spiker: Lailson Costa (Somoha)
· Best Blocker: Marten Costa (Zamalek)
· Best Server: Hossam Youssef (Ahly Egypy)
· Best Setter: Mahdi Ben Cheikh (Esperance)
· Best Receiver: Chokri Jouini (Esperance)
· Best Libero: Anouer Touargi (Etoile Sportive du Sahel)
· MVP: Ahmed Kotb (Ahly Egypt)
Final Ranking
1. Ahly (Egypt)
2. Esperance (Tunisia)
3. Etoile Sportive du Sahel (Tunisia)
4. Somoha (Egypt)
5. Zamalek (Egypt)
6. Bourj Bouaririj (Algeria)
7. Ittihad Tangier (Morocco)
8. Setif (Algeria)
9. FAR (Morocco)
10. Ahly Beni Ghazi (Libya)
11. Swehli (Libya)
12. Prisons (Kenya)
13. GSU (Kenya)
14. Espoir Congo RD)
15. Autoridade (Mozambique)
16. AS Douanes (Burkina Faso)
17. FAP (Cameroon)
18. APR (Rwanda)
19. KAVC (Uganda)
20. Support United (Zimbabwe)
21. Al Nahda (Sudan)
22. Nemostars (Uganda)
23. Daim Hamad (Sudan)
24. Atletico (Cape Verde)
2015 Men’s African Club Championship-Semifinal
Defending champions Esperance of Tunisia and record holders Ahly of Egypt set to repeat 2014 African club championship final when they meet on Monday seeking the 34th edition crown at the Olympic Hall in Sousse, Tunisia.
Esperance took over their rivals Etoile Sportive du Sahel 3-1 (17-25, 25-17, 25-18, 25-17) in a semifinal attended by 1500 spectators who were highly excited, mostly supporting their home team Etoile.
Ahly cruised past their compatriot Somoha 3-0 (25-20, 25-23, 25-17) in a match dominated by the winners throughout its action.
Esperance beat Ahly 3-0 (25-19, 25-20, 25-14) for their fourth title last year, as Ahly seek to revenge for their 11th title, while Esperance dream their 5th crown.
Two Tunisian and two Egyptian clubs confirmed their semifinal tickets at the 2015 Men’s African Club championship following the quarterfinal matches held at Olympic and Masaken Halls on Friday.
The final match will start at 17:00 and will be preceded by the bronze medal match between Etoile and Somoha at 14:30. .
The competition acts also as a qualifier for the 2015 FIVB Men’s World Championship in Brazil next October.
Semifinal 1-4
Esperance (TUN) v Etoile du Sahel (TUN) 3-1 (17-25, 25-17, 25-18, 25-17)
Ahly (Egypt) v Somoha (Egypt) 3-0 (25-20, 25-23, 25-17)
Esperance came from a set behind to win three successive sets in their way to surprise rivals Etoile du Sahel 3-1 (17-25, 25-17, 25-18, 25-17) in the semifinal of the competition. Etoile had early dominance through their opposite Marouen Garci and outside hitter Hamza Nagga to win the first set. Esperance rebounded aggressively to win three successive set after the high performance of their blockers. Etoile again tried to return back in the fourth set but their reception was unstable to lose the match 3-1.
Ahly of Egypt played their best to beat their compatriots Somoha 3-0 (25-20, 25-23, 25-17). The winners used the quick attacks through their centers Abdel Halim and Ketat to have early dominance in the first set. Somoha tried to come back in the second set with combinations led by the setter Khalid Elfayoumi using the Brazilian opposite Leison Costa, but Ahly succeeded with win the crucial points in their way to win the most difficult set before Ahly were more motivated to continue to straight sets win.
Play off 5-8
Zamalek (Egypt) v Ittihad Tangier (Morocco) 3-0 (25-17, 25-19, 27-25)
Borj Bouaririj (Algeria) v setif ALG 3-0 (25-16, 25-23, 26-24)
Zamalek of Egypt beat Ittihad Tangier of Morocco 3-0 (25-17, 25-19, 27-25) in Play off 5-8 positions. Although Zamalek players played without a great passion after missing the final 4, they could cntrol the match through their efficient defence and reception.
Borj Bouaririj of Algeria downed their rivals setif in all Algerian face off 3-0 (25-16, 25-23, 26-24) completly dominated by the winners.
Play off 9-12
Ahly Beni Ghazi (Libya) v Swehli 3-0 (25-13, 25-19, 25-23)
FAR (Morocco) v Prisons (Kenya) 3-1 (25-16, 30-28, 23-25, 25-17)
Ahly Beni Ghazi Libya beat Rivals Swehli 3-0 (25-13, 25-19, 25-23) in play off 9-12. Ahly took the matter seriously from the start of the game but Swehli came back late in the third set without actual seriousness.
FAR of Morocco struggled to win against Prisons of Kenya 3-1 (25-16, 30-28, 23-25, 25-17) after a great show specially in the fourth set.
Play off 13-16
Espoir (Congo RD) v Douanes (Burkina Faso) 3-1 (25-21, 25-22, 23-25, 25-11)
GSU (Kenya) v Autoridade (Mozambique) 3-1 (22-25, 26-24, 25-22, 25-17)
Espoir of Congo RD overwhelm Douanes of Burkina Faso 3-1 (25-21, 25-22, 23-25, 25-11) in 13 to 16 place play off.
GSU Kenya overcame the sluggish start to beat Autoridade Mozambique 3-1 (22-25, 26-24, 25-22, 25-17) after big resistance from Auroridade.
Play off 17 to 20
FAP (Cameroon) v KAVC (Uganda) 3-0 (25-17, 25-15, 26-24)
APR (Rwanda) v Support United (Zimbabwe) 3-0 (25-16, 25-22, 25-22)
FAP of Cameroon claimed a 3-0 (25-17, 25-15, 26-24) victory over KAVC Uganda in Play off 17 to 20 positions. The Cameroonian team was more experienced to finish the job as early as possible.
APR of Rwanda hammered Support United Zimbabwe 3-0 (25-16, 25-22, 25-22) with increasing concentration in the attacks and defence.
Play off 21-24
Nemostars (Uganda) v Daim Hamad (Sudan) 3-2 (25-27, 20-27, 25-13, 25-17, 15-5)
Atletico Clube (Cape Verde) v Alnahada (Sudan) Atletico withdraw
Nemostars of Uganda grabbed a difficult win over Daim Hamad of Sudan 3-2 (25-27, 20-27, 25-13, 25-17, 15-5) in play off 21-24 positions in 2 dramatic hours, while Atletico withdraw in their match against Al Nahada of Sudan due to urgent departure.
Final Schedule on Monday March 16
Finals 17- 24 Positions
85—23-24 —(ATL) Atletico Clube (CPV) x (HMD) Daim Hamad (SUD) ——-Atletico withdraw
86—21-22 —(NAH) Alnahada (SUD x (NEM) Nemostars (UGA)———Nemostars withdraw
87—19-20 –9:00—(SUZ) Support Unit (ZIM) x (KAVC) Kampala (UGA)———-Douek
88—17-18 –11:00—(APR) Armée Pat (RWA) x (FAP) F Armées Police (CMR)—Douek
89—15-16 –!3:00—(ATM) Autoridade (MOZ) x (ASD) AS Douanes (BUR)——–Douek
90—13-14 –9:00—-(GSU) G Service Unit (KEN) x (ESP) Club Espoir (COD)——-Masaken
91—11-12 –11:00—(SWE) Swehly Sport (LBA) x (PRI) Prisons (KEN)———–Masaken
92—9-10 –13:00 —(AHB) Ahly Benghazi (LBA) x (FAR) Forces Armées (MAR)—-Masaken
Finals 1-8 Positions
93—7-8 –10:00 —(SET) Etoile Setif (ALG) x (IRT) Ittihad Riadi (MAR)—–Olympic
94—5-6 –12:00 —(BOR) NRBB Arreridj (ALG) x (ZAM) Zamalek (EGY)———–Olympic
95—3-4 –14:30 —(SET) Etoile Setif (ALG) x (SMO) Smouha (EGY)————Olympic
96—1-2 –17:00 —(EST) Espérance (TUN) x (AHE) Ahly Club (EGY)———Olympic
2015 Men’s African Club Championship- Day 5
Esperance of Tunisia and Setif of Algeria completed the quarterfinal line up at 2015 Men’s African Club championship at the end of the group stage following day 5 matches held at Olympic and Masaken Halls on Thursday.
Esperance and setif joined Hosts Etoile Sportive du Sahel (Tunisia), Egyptian giants Ahly, Zamalek and new comer Somoha, Algeria’s Borj Bouaririj and Morocco’s Ittihad Tangier who earlier confirmed their quarterfinal tickets earlier on Wednesday.
The last day of the preliminary round showed a surprising victory for Algeria’s Bourg Bouaririj over 10 time champions Ahly of Egypt 3-0 (25-22, 25-23, 25-23)
Tunisia’s Etoile Sportive du Sahel, stayed as the only team to win all their matches without dropping a set so far.
Etoile Du Sahel Pool led Pool A ranking with a win- loss ratio of 5-0 and will be joined by Morocco’s Ittihad Tangier (4-1) to the quarterfinal.
In Pool B Zamalek led with 5-0 followed by Esperance (TUN) 4-1 and joined the top 4, while in Pool C Bourj Bouaririj led with 5-0 followed by Ahly Egypt 4-1. Somoha surprised other teams with 5 consecutive victories in their first appearance at the finals followed by Setif 4-1.
The third and fourth ranked teams will play for the 9 to 16 positions, while the fifth and sixth will battle it out for the 17 to 24 standings.
The competition acts also as a qualifier for the 2015 FIVB Men’s World Championship in Brazil next October.
Pool A
Etoile Sportive du Sahel (Tunisia) v Ittihad Tangier (Morocco) 3-0 (25-19, 25-16, 25-20)
Autoridade (Mozambique) v Douanes (Burkina Faso) 3-1 (25-22, 25-23, 18-25, 25-23)
Athletics (Cape Verde) v Daim Hamad (Sudan) 3-1 (25-23, 11-25, 25-20, 25-14)
Etoile Sportive du Sahel (Tunisia) beat Ittihad Tangier (Morocco) 3-0 (25-19, 25-16, 25-20) to finish pool A matches in the first position with a win- loss ratio of 5-0 followed by the Moroccan team 4-1. The experienced opposite Maruoan Garci played he essential role in the victory and scored 14 points as the match scorer.
Autoridade of Mozambique beat Douanes of Burkina 3-1 (25-22, 25-23, 18-25, 25-23) in 92 minutes. After the winners went to 2-0, Douanes came back late to win the third set before Mozambique’s team came back to win the crucial 4th set. Autoridade finished third of the pool with 3-2, while Burkina team dropped to 2-3.
Athletics (Cape Verde) defeated Daim Hamad (Sudan) 3-1 (25-23, 11-25, 25-20, 25-14) in 85 minutes. Outside hitter Miguel Alves played a great role in the victory with his 22 points scored throughout the match. With the victor Atletico finished fifth with 1-4, leaving the Sudanese team at the bottom of the table with 0-5.
Pool B
Zamalek (Egypt) v FAP (Cameroon) 3-1 (2-1 (21-25, 25-17, 25-20, 25-18)
Swehli (Libya) v Alnahda (Sudan) 3-0 (25-10, 25-16, 25-23)
Esperance of Tunisia v FAR of Morocco 3-1 (31-29, 25-13, 27-29, 28-26)
Zamalek of Egypt led pool B at men African Club champs after a 3-1 (2-1 (21-25, 25-17, 25-20, 25-18) over FAP of Cameroon. As usual opposite Reda Heikal was his team scorer with 14 points. Zamalek led the pool with 5-0 leaving FAP on the fifth with 1-4.
Swehli (LIB) overpowered Alnahda (Sudan) 3-0 (25-10, 25-16, 25-23) in a fight for 9 to 16 position spot to finish 4th with 2-3 leaving The Sudanese team at 0-5.
Esperance of Tunisia crashed FAR of Morocco 3-1 (31-29, 25-13, 27-29, 28-26) in a thrilling encounter fighting for the pool’s second ticket to the quarterfinal. Esperance qualified as second of the pool with 4-1 while FAR finished fourth with 3-2.
Pool C
Bourj Bouaririj (Algeria) v Ahly (EGY) 3-0 (25-22, 25-23, 25-23)
APR (Rwanda) v Espoir (Congo RD) 3-0 (25-20, 25-20, 25-16)
GSU (Kenya) v Nemostar (Uganda) 3-0 (25-15, 25-20, 25-23)
Bourj Bouaririj (Algeria) hammered Ahly (EGY) 3-0 (25-22, 25-23, 25-23) in the pool leader decider. Ahly coach played with the substitutes to allow the dominance of the Algerian team who finished first of Pool C with 5-0, while Ahly came second with 4-1.
APR (Rwanda) overwhelmed Espoir (Congo RD) 3-0 (25-20, 25-20, 25-16) in a match lasting 65 minutes. APR finished 5th with 2-3 as the Espoir came 4th with also 2-3 win loss ratio.
GSU (Kenya) finished the first round in their utmost performance as they cruised past Nemostar (Uganda) 3-0 (25-15, 25-20, 25-23). The Kenyan team came third and Nemostars came 6th.
Pool D
Setif (Algeria) v Ahly Benighazi (Libya) 3-1 (25-18, 25-17, 18-25, 25-21)
Somoha (Egypt) v KAVC (Uganda) 3-0 (25-11, 25-21, 25-21)
Prisons (Kenya) v Support (Zimbabwe) 3-0 (25-17, 25-19, 25-21)
Somoha set 5th win against KAVC (Uganda) 3-0 (25-11, 25-21, 25-21) in Pool D to qualify to the quarterfinal in their first appearance at the continental level as top of the pool, while KAVC came 5th with 1-4.
Setif ALG hammered Ahly Beni Ghazi of Libya 3-1 (25-18, 25-17, 18-25, 25-21) to qualify to the quarterfinal as second of the pool.
Prisons (Kenya) beat Support (Zimbabwe) 3-0 (25-17, 25-19, 25-21) in the third place of the pool decider to finish third with 10 points.
Quarterfinal Schedule on Friday March 13
Quarter final 1-8 Positions
(ESS) Etoile Du Sahel (TUN)1st A x 2nd D(SET) Etoile Setif (ALG)
(SMO) Smouha (EGY) 1st D x 2nd A(IRT) Ittihad Riadi (MAR)
(ZAM) Zamalek (EGY) 1st B x 2nd C(AHE) Ahly Club (EGY)
(BOR) NRBB Arreridj (ALG) 1st C x 2nd B EST) Espérance (TUN)
Quarter final 9-16 Positions
(ATM) Autoridade (MOZ) 3rd A x 4th D(AHB) Ahly Benghazi (LBA)
(PRI) Prisons (KEN) 3rd D x 4th A(ASD) AS Douanes (BUR)
(FAR) Forces Armées R. (MAR) 3rd B x 4th C(ESP) Club Espoir (COD)
(GSU) G Service Unit (KEN) 3rd C x 4th B(SWE) Swehly Sport (LBA)
Quarter final 17-24 Positions
(ATL) Atletico Clube (CPV) 5th A x 6th D(SUZ) Support Unit (ZIM)
(KAVC) Kampala (UGA)5th D x 6th A(HMD) Daim Hamad (SUD)
(FAP) F Armées Police (CMR)5th B x 6th C(NEM) Nemostars (UGA)
(APR) Armée Pat (RWA) 5th C x 6th B(NAH) Alnahada (SUD)
Six clubs booked their qualification tickets for the quarterfinal of the 2015 Men’s African Club championship after the competition day 4 held at Olympic and Masaken Halls on Wednesday. Hosts Etoile Sporive du Sahel (Tunisia), Egyptian giants Ahly, Zamalek and new comer Somoha with Algeria’s Borj Bouaririj and Morocco’s Ittihad Tangier confirmed their top eight positions one day before the end of the preliminary round leaving the last two spots for day 5 on Thursday.
The six qualified teams were all keeping their victory rhythm making the full win- loss ratio of 4-0, but among them only Etoile Sporive du Sahel, Ahly of Egypt and Tangier kept the record of not dropping a set till now.
Pool A ranking was settled with Etoile Du Sahel and Ittihad Tangier confirming quarterfinal tickets, Douanes (Burkina Faso) and Autoridade (Mozambique) playing for the 9 to 16 positions, Atletico (Cape Verde) and Daim Hamad playing for 17-24 standings.
In Pool B Zamalek confirmed their quarters ticket, while Esperance of Tunisia and FAR of Morocco fight for the second ticket, while all the other teams fight for the other positions.
Pool C featured two qualifiers for the top 8 Ahly Egypt and Bourj Bouaririj of Algeria. Espoir confirmed 9 to 16 brackets, while the other three teams wait for their final standings.
In Pool D Somoha (Egypt) qualified in their first ever participation leaving Setif (Algeria) and Prisons (Kenya) will be fighting for the second slot. Ahly Beni Ghazi (Libya) confirmed 9-16 play off leaving KAVC (Uganda) and Support United of Zimbabwe for the 17 to 24 standings.
The competition acts also as a qualifier for the 2015 FIVB Men’s World Championship in Brazil next October.
Pool A
Etoile Sportive du Sahel (TUN) v Douanes (Burkina Faso) 3-0 (25-14, 25-13, 25-9)
Auroridade (Mozambique) V Daim Hamad (Suden) 3-2 (23-25, 25-23, 25-21, 21-25, 15-13)
Ittihad Tangier (Morocco) v Atletico (Cape Verde) 3-0 (25-13, 25-16, 25-14)
Etoile Sportive du Sahel (TUN) overpowered Douanes of Burkina Faso 3-0 (25-14, 25-13, 25-9) to clinch a quarterfinal ticket. Etoile improved their wi- loss ratio to 4-0 leaving Douanes at 2-2. Etoile used the experience of their stars Ahmed Kadhi (12 points) and Marouan Garci (14 Points) to penetrate their opponent defence to win the match easily.
Ittihad Tangier (Morocco) took over Atletico (Cape Verde) 3-0 (25-13, 25-16, 25-14) in a match lasting 65 minutes. The winners dominated the net action due to the superior performance of their star Ismail Ouchadi who scored 12 points for his team. The Moroccan team improved to 4-0 to qualify for the quarters leaving Atletico for the last positions with 0-4.
Auroridade (Mozambique) needed 105 minutes to overwhelm Daim Hamad (Sudan) 3-2 (23-25, 25-23, 25-21, 21-25, 15-13) in a highly competitive match. Sudan’s attacker Suliman Kodi impressed the attendances with his superior performance as they came back from 2-1 to 2-2 and scored 31 points making the competition’s best scoring performance in one match so far. Auroridade’s Fernand Muvunga was a key factor of the victory as he was his team’s best scorer with 25 points followed by Miguel Carrier 20. Autoridade improved to 2-2, while Daim Hamad dropped to 0-4.
Pool B
FAR (Morocco v FAP (Cameroon) 3-1 (25-17, 22-25, 25-16, 25-22)
Esperance (Tunisia) v Swehly (Libya) 3-0 (25-19, 25-15, 25-20)
Zamalek v Alnahda of Sudan 3-0 (25-11, 25-13, 25-6)
Zamalek overcame Alnahda of Sudan 3-0 (25-11, 25-13, 25-6) in one side game lasting 62 points to confirm the top position of the pool and qualify for the quarterfinal. It was nothing than full dominance for the 5 time African champions. The Egyptian team improved to 4-0 and Nahada dropped to 0-4.
FAR of Morocco topped FAP of Cameroon 3-1 (25-17, 22-25, 25-16, 25-22) in a thrilling encounter lasting 110 minutes. The Moroccan team became 3-1, while FAP dropped to 1-3.
Esperance of Tunisia stunned Swehly of Libya 3-0 (25-19, 25-15, 25-20) to improve to 3-1 and need to win their last match in the group stage against Morocco’s FAR to confirm their qualification, Swehli became 1-3.
Pool C
Espoir (Congo RD) v GSU (Kenya) 3-0 (25-21, 27-25, 25-17)
Ahly (Egypt) v APR Rwanda 3-0 (25-15, 25-13, 25-19)
Bourj Bouaririj (Algeria) v Nemostars (Uganda) 3-1 (25-13, 23-25, 25-14, 25-12)
Ahly Egypt beat APR Rwanda 3-0 (25-15, 25-13, 25-19) in 56 minutes to confirm the finals spot, beside keeping their straight sets victory rhythm. APR dropped to 1-3 and wait for their last position in the pool during the last day when they meet Espoir.
Bourj Bouaririj (Algeria) defeated Nemostars (Uganda) 3-1 (25-13, 23-25, 25-14, 25-12) to confirm the second pool ticket in the quarters. The Algerians reached 4-0, as the Ugandans dropped to 0-4.
Espoir of Congo RD surprised GSU Kenya to achieve a ground breaking victory 3-0 (25-21, 27-25, 25-17) in a crucial Pool C match that featured a great performance form the Congolese team. They improved to 2-2 while GSU stayed at 1-3.
Pool D
KAVC (Uganda) v Support United (Zimbabwe) 3-2 (25-22, 15-25, 25/27, 25-22, 15-7)
Prisons (Kenya) v Ahly Beni Ghazi (Libya) 3-0 (25-18, 25-18, 26-24)
Somoha (EGY) v Setif Algeria 3-1 (27-25, 16-25, 25-23, 25-19)
Somoha (EGY) cruised past Setif of Algeria 3-1 (27-25, 16-25, 25-23, 25-19) in a pool leader decider lasting 101 minutes. The match of the day showed highly exciting fighting for each point till the Egyptian team won using their strong service and efficient blocks. Somoha improved to 4-0, while Setif became 3-1 and had to wait till the last day to confirm their top 8 positions when they meet Ahly Beni Ghazi.
Prisons of Kenya defeated Ahly Beni Ghazi of Libya 3-0 (25-18, 25-18, 26-24) in a match reaching its optimum thrills in the third set when the Libyan team fought aggressively before Prisons came back to overcome the 5 point deficit and catch the straight sets victory. Prisons became 2-2 and still had hopes of the finals ticket while Ahly Beni Ghazi will play for the 9 to 16 of the standings.
KAVC (Uganda) defeated Support United (Zimbabwe) 3-2 (25-22, 15-25, 25/27, 25-22, 15-7) in Pool D at Men’s African Club Champs
Day 5 schedule on March 12
A 09:00 (ASD) AS Douanes (BUR) x (ATM) Autoridade (MOZ)
D 10:00 (AHB) Ahly Benghazi (LBA) x (SET) Etoile Sportive Setif (ALG)
B 11:00 (NAH) Alnahada (SUD) x (SWE) Swehly Sport (LBA)
D 12:00 (SMO) Smouha (EGY) x (KAV) Kampala Amateur (UGA)
C 13:00 (APR) Armée Patriotique (RWA)x (ESP) Volley Club Espoir (COD)
C 14:00 (BOR) NRBB Arreridj (ALG) x (AHE) AHLY CLUB (EGY)
A 15:00 (HMD) Daim Hamad (SUD) x (ATL) Atletico Clube (CPV)
B 16:00 (EST) Espérance Sportive (TUN)x (FAR) Forces Armées R. (MAR)
C 17:00 (GSU) General Service Unit (KEN)x (NEM) Nemo Stars (UGA)
A 18:00 (IRT) Ittihad Riadi (MAR) x (ESS) Etoile Sportive Sahel (TUN)
D 19:00 (SUZ) Support Unit (ZIM) x (PRI) Prisons (KEN)
B 20:00 (FAP) Forces Armées Police (CMR)x (ZAM) Zamalek (EGY)
2015 Men’s African Club Championship- Day 3
Sousse, Tunisia, March 9 2014- Egypt giants Ahly, Organizers Etoile Sportive du Sahel and new comers Ittihad Tangier continued their winning rhythm without dropping a set after the 2015 men’s African Club championship day held at Olympic and Masaken Halls on Monday.
Ahly added new straight sets win over less experienced Espoir of Congo RD 3-0 (25-13, 25-11, 25-21), in Pool C, while as Etoile du Sahel ESS hammered Atletico (Cape Verde) 3-0 (25-10, 25-12, 25-16) om Pool A.
The new comers Tangier Ittihad Tangier (Morocco) flew past Autoridade (Mozambique) 3-0 (27-25, 25-11, 25-12) also in Pool A.
Beside the 3 teams Zamalek and Somoha (Egypt), Setif and Bourj Bouaririj (Algeria) continued also their victories towards win- loss ratio of 3-0.
Tuesday will be a rest day and then Twelve matches will be played on Wednesday on competition Day 4 which may confirm more than 50 % of quarterfinal vacancies.
Pool A
ESS (Tunisia) v Atletico (Cape Verde) 3-0 (25-10, 25-12, 25-16)
Ittihad Tangier (Morocco) v Autoridade (Mozambique) 3-0 (27-25, 25-11, 25-12)
Douanes (Burkina Faso) v Daim Hamad (Sudan) 3-0 (25-20, 25-16, 25-18)
ESS (Tunisia) set the competition’s third victory in a row over Atletico of Cape Verde 3-0 (25-10, 25-12, 25-16) to advance more towards a quarterfinal ticket in Pool A. The winners coach Harry Brokking used his entire list during th 54 minutes match and thus no one of the team exceeded 7 points scored. Atletico survived in the third set and started to use their attacks as they stayed near throughout the set till ESS settled the situation 25-16 to win the match. The organizers improved their win- loss ratio to 3-0, while Atletico dropped to 0-3.
Ittihad Tangier (Morocco) overcame the sluggish start to crash Autoridade (Mozambique) 3-0 (27-25, 25-11, 25-12) in Pool A. The emerging team from Mozambique reached two set points in the first set before the Moroccan team extracted all the power to win the set narrowly 27-25. With this victory Tangier kept the clean sheet with 3-0, while Autoridade dropped to 1-2.
Douanes of Burkina Faso fought bravely to beat Daim Hamad of Sudan 3-0 (25-20, 25-16, 25-18) towards their second victory and stayed in competition for a quarterfinal ticket as they improved to 2-1, while the Sudanese team dropped to 0-3.
Pool B
Zamalek (EGY) v Swehli (Libya) 3-0 (25-21, 25-20, 26-24)
Esperance (Tunisia) v FAP (Cameroon) 3-1 (25-19, 25-14, 30-32, 25-16)
FAR (Morocco) v Alnahda (Sudan) 3-1 (25-18, 25-16, 23-25, 25-23
Esperance of Tunisia continued their recovery from the opening defeat to stun FAP of Cameroon 3-1 (25-19, 25-14, 30-32, 25-16) in one of the day’s best show. After the defending champions were going to a straight sets victory, FAP showed their best to win the third set Marathon 32-30. Esperance again took it aggressively to win the 4th set and the match 3-1. They improved to 2-1, while FAP became 1-2.
Heavy Favourites Zamalek (EGY) won the crucial points of each set to overpower Swehli of Libya 3-0 (25-21, 25-20, 26-24) in 71 minutes. The match went to the most exciting part at the end of the third set when the Libyans reached the set point before Zamalek won narrowly 26-24. Argentina’s middle blocker of Zamalek Martin Costa played a great role with his blocking aided by the emerging opposite Reda Heikal who was the match scorer with 17 points. Zamalek continued their clean sheet with 3-0, while Swehli dropped to 1-2.
FAR of Morocco defeated Alnahda of Sudan 3-1 (25-18, 25-16, 23-25, 25-23) in a fluctuating performance from both teams. After FAR claimed the first and second sets, Alnahda played their best in the competition till now and succeeded to win the third set and were able to win the 4th and extend the match to tiebreak when the Moroccan team overcame the critical situation to win the set and the match 3-1. after the win, FAR improved to 2-1, while Alnahda dropped to 0-3.
Pool C
Bourj Bouaririj (Algeria) v GSU Kenya 3-2 (31-33, 21-25, 25-21, 25-11, 15-1)
Ahly (Egypt) v Espoir (CONGO RD) 3-0 (25-13, 25-11, 25-21)
APR (Rwanda) v Nemostars (Uganda) 3-2 (25-19, 25-12, 11-25, 24-26, 15-12)
Bourj Bouaririj of Algeria rebounded back from2 sets behind to pull off a 3-2 win over GSU Kenya 3-2 (31-33, 21-25, 25-21, 25-11, 15-1) in a grueling tiebreaker lasting 112 minutes. The Algerian Veteran opposite Mahdi Hachemi played a great role specially in the fourth set and the tiebreak and scored vital 19 points. From the Kenyan side Cornelius Kiplagat and Musumba Oundo were equally the match scorers with 21 points. Bourj team improved their record to 3-0, while GSU dropped to 1-2.
Ahly of Egypt overwhelmed Espoir of CONGO RD 3-0 (25-13, 25-11, 25-21) in a match played aggressively by the losers as they tried their best to stop the Egyptian taller players by the net. The Congolese team played their best in the third set when they improved their reception and blocking. Ahly led the pool with 3-0 record and stayed ahead without dropping a set while Espoir became 1-2. Opposite Ahmed kotb and middle blocker Abdel Halim were the key players of the victory.
APR (Rwanda) beat Nemostars (Uganda) 3-2 (25-19, 25-12, 11-25, 24-26, 15-12) in Pool C epic encounter lasting more than 2 hours. After APR went early to 2-0, the Ugandan team came back quickly to win 2 consecutive sets to become 2-2 before the Rwandan team arranged their blockers to win the tiebreak 15-12 to secure their first victory.
Pool D
Ahly Beni Ghazi (Libya) v Support United (Zimbabwe) 3-0 (25-14, 25-22, 25-16)
Somoha (EGY) v Prisons (Kenya) 3-1 (25-14, 21-25, 25-19, 25-21)
Setif (Algeria) v KAVC (Uganda) 3-0 (25-12, 25-20, 25-16)
Setif of Algeria defeated KAVC of Uganda 3-0 (25-12, 25-20, 25-16) in pool D match that showed dominace for the Algerian team specially in the areas of blocking and attacks, Setif improved their win- loss ratio to 3-0 as KAVC dropped to 0-3.
Ahly Beni Ghazi (Libya) continued the winning rhythm as they beat Support United (Zimbabwe) 3-0 (25-14, 25-22, 25-16) after stable performance throughout the three sets. The Libyans improved to 2-1, while Support became 0-3.
Somoha of Egypt beat Prisons of Kenya 3-1 (25-14, 21-25, 25-19, 25-21) in the best of Pool D matches. The Egyptian team relied on their efficient Center block Mohamed Adel and the setter Khalid Elfayoumi to overcome Prisons attacks. Somoha is now 3-0 and Prisons became 1-2.
Day 3 schedule on March 11
D 09:00 (KAV) Kampala Amateur (UGA) x (SUZ) Support Unit (ZIM)
A 10:00 (ATM) Autoridade (MOZ) x (HMD) Daim Hamad (SUD)
C 11:00 (ESP) Volley Club Espoir (COD) x (GSU) General Service Unit (KEN)
C 12:00 (AHE) Ahly Club (EGY) x (APR) Armée Patriotique (RWA)
A 13:00 (ATL) Atletico Clube (CPV) x (IRT) Ittihad Riadi (MAR)
C 14:00 (NEM) Nemo Stars (UGA) x (BOR) NRBB Arreridj (ALG)
B 15:00 (FAR) Forces Armées R. (MAR) x (FAP) Forces Armées Police (CMR)
D 16:00 (PRI) Prisons (KEN) x (AHB) Ahly Benghazi (LBA)
B 17:00 (SWE) Swehly Sport (LBA) x (EST) Espérance Sportive (TUN)
A 18:00 (ESS) Etoile Sportive Sahel (TUN)x (ASD) AS Douanes (BUR)
B 19:00 (ZAM) Zamalek (EGY) x (NAH) Alnahada (SUD)
A 20:00 (SET) Etoile Sportive Setif (ALG) x (SMO) Smouha (EGY)
2015 Men’s African Club Championship- Day 2
African favourite clubs went all to their send win on Day 2 of the 2015 Men’s African Club Championship held at Olympic and Masaken Halls on Sunday as Egyptian giants Ahly, Zamalek, Somoha, organisers Etoile Sportive du Sahel (Tunisia), Setif, Borj Bouaririj (Algeria), Ittihad Tangier (Morocco) went all for a win- loss ratio of 2-0.
The day featured a thrilling tiebreaker as Algeria’s Setif overcame Prisons of Kenya 3-2 (25-12, 25-15, 23-25, 21-25, 15-4) in the day’s best show.
Twelve matches will be proceeding on Monday on competition Day 3 with Egypt’s Zamalek and Libya’s Swehli as main landmark of the day’s action .
Pool A
ESS(TUN) v Diam Hamad (SUD) 3-0 (25-10, 25-12, 25-12)
Ittihad Tangier (MAR) v Douanes (BUR) 3-0 (25-16, 25-19, 25-11)
Autoridade (MOZ) v Athletico (CPV) 3-1 (25-27, 25-16,25-19, 25-16)
Etoile Sportive du Sahel (TUN) overwhelmed Diam Hamad (SUD) 3-0 (25-10, 25-12, 25-12) in Pool A encounter lasting 52 minutes. winners coach Harry Brokking used all his list s they continued their dominance throughout the match. Outside hitter Hamza Nagga led the match scorers with15 points. Etoile improved their win- loss ratio to 2-0 leaving Hamad 0-2.
Ittihad Tangier (MAR) beat Douanes (BUR) 3-0 (25-16, 25-19, 25-11) towards their second win. The winners controlled the match through their spike service that disturbed the opponent reception to improve to 2-0, while Douanes dropped to 1-1. In the last of the pool matches Autoridade (Mozambique) beat Athletico (Cape Verde) 3-1 (25-27, 25-16,25-19, 25-16). This is the first win for Mozambique representatives to become 1-1, while Atletico dropped to 0-2.
Pool B
EST (TUN) v Alnahda (SUD) 3-0 (25-16, 25-13,25-18)
Swehli (LIB) v FAP (CMR) 3-0 (25-17, 25-19, 25-20)
Zamalek (EGY) v FAR (MAR) 3-1 (25-21, 25-20, 22-25, 25-20)
Zamalek of Egypt struggled for 107 minutes to beat FAR of Morocco 3-1 (25-21, 25-20, 22-25, 25-20). After Zamalek was 2-0 ahead, Yannick Shesha led FAR to a new come back where he served and spiked from the front and backlines scoring 20 points that aided his team to win the third set before Zamalek stars used their experience to settle the game to their side in the fourth set. Zamalek improved to 2-0, while FAR dropped to 1-1.
Defending champions Esperance of Tunisia cruised past Alnahda of Sudan 3-0 (25-16, 25-13,25-18) to overcome the stress of losing their opening match against Zamalek. The promising star Elias Garfi was the key factor of the victory with his 20 points scored that put him as match scorer. Esperance improved to 1-1, while Nahda dropped to 0-2.
Swehli of Libya rebounded from the opening loss to beat Cameroon’s giants FAP 3-0 (25-17, 25-19, 25-20) and improved to 1-1. FAP also dropped to 1-1.
Pool C
GSU (KEN) v APR (RWA) 3-1 (25-18, 25-13, 21-25,25-22)
Ahly (EGY) v Nemo stars (UGA) 3-0 (25-15, 25-13, 25-20)
Bourj Bouarirj (ALG) v Espoir (COD) 3-0 (25-15, 25-22, 25-12)
GSU of Kenya stunned APR of Rwanda 3-1 (25-18, 25-13, 21-25,25-22) in pool C thriller towards their first win. The Kenyan team was going to a straight sets victory before they committed a lot of reception mistakes in the third set allowing the Rwandan team to enter the game and narrow the score to 2-1. They rebounded positively in the fourth set to win 3-1. Both teams became 1-1 in 2 matches.
Ahly (EGY) found it easy to penetrate Uganda’s Nemostars block to win 3-0 (25-15, 25-13, 25-20) in Pool C. Ahly used all their list in the match and proved their consistency through the service. The Egyptain record holders improved to 2-0, while Nemostars became 0-2.
Bourj Bouarirj (ALG) beat Espoir (COD) 3-0 (25-15, 25-22, 25-12) in another victory for the Algerians making them 2-0, while new comers Espoir dropped to 1-1.
Pool D
Setif (ALG) v Prisons (KEN) 3-2 (25-12, 25-15, 23-25, 21-25, 15-4)
Somoha (EGY) v Support United (ZIM) 3-0 (25-21, 25-12, 25-7)
Ahly Beni Ghazi (LIB) v Kampala (UGA) 3-1 (25-19, 21-25, 25-19, 25-21)
Setif (ALG) fought for 2 hours to overcome Prisons (KEN) 3-2 (25-12, 25-15, 23-25, 21-25, 15-4) in the day’s only tiebreaker. After being 0-2 back, the Kenyan team rebounded aggressively to win two successive set using the unbelievable show of Ibrahim Odindo who scored 23 points making the competition best scoring performance. Setif improved to 2-0, while Prisons dropped to 1-1.
Somoha (EGY) made it 2 out of 2 as they win Support United (ZIM) 3-0 (25-21, 25-12, 25-7). The Zimbabwean surprised the attendance with a great show in the first set using their outstanding spikers, before the Egyptian team returned to the main line up to win in straight sets. Somoha became 2-0, while Support are now 0-2.
Ahly Beni Ghazi (Lib) overcame the opening defeat to beat Kampala (UGANDA) 3-1 (25-19, 21-25, 25-19, 25-21) in a game full of action. Beni Ghazi became 1-1, while the Ugandans dropped to 0-2.
Day 3 schedule
C 09:00 (APR) Armée Patriotique (RWA) x (NEM) Nemo Stars (UGA)
A 10:00 (IRT) Ittihad Riadi (MAR) x (ATM) Autoridade (MOZ)
D 11:00 (AHB) Ahly Benghazi (LBA) x (SUZ) Support Unit (ZIM)
C 12:00 (BOR) NRBB Arreridj (ALG) x (GSU) General Service Unit (KEN)
D 13:00 (SMO) Smouha (EGY) x (PRI) Prisons (KEN)
B 14:00 (ZAM) Zamalek (EGY) x (SWE) Swehly Sport (LBA)
A 15:00 (HMD) Daim Hamad (SUD) x (ASD) AS Douanes (BUR)
C 16:00 (AHE) Ahly Club (EGY) x (ESP) Volley Club Espoir (COD)
B 17:00 (NAH) Alnahada (SUD) x (FAR) Forces Armées R. (MAR)
A 18:00 (ATL) Atletico Clube (CPV) x (ESS) Etoile Sportive Sahel (TUN)
D 19:00 (SET) Etoile Sportive Setif (ALG) x (KAV) Kampala Amateur (UGA)
B 20:00 (FAP) Forces Armées Police (CMR) x (EST) Espérance Sportive (TUN)
African giants and 5 time champions Zamalek of Egypt started their 2015 Men’s African Club Championship campaign in their best performance as they beat the defending champions Esperance of Tunisia 3-1 (25-21, 15-21, 25-22, 25-20) in Pool B on opening day of the competition held at Olympic and Msaken Halls in Sousse, Tunisia on Saturday.
Beside Zamalek, most of the favourite teams started also victories specially the hosts Etoile Sportive du Sahel (TUN), record holders Ahly (EGY) FAP (CMR), Borj Bouaririj and Setif (both from ALG).
Among emerging teams are the 2 Moroccan representatives FAR and Tangier who set the first victory after the long absence for Morocco from this peak African event.
The competition opening day featured 12 matches in the 4 preliminary pools and will be resumed with the same number in Day 2 on Sunday.
The opening day was attended by CAVB President Dr Amr Elwani, Control Committee president Louis Timba, SOC Delegates Okba Gougam and Morakinyo Ebenezer, Referee Delegates Hassan Ahmed and Majeed Djirad and CAVB executive Director Howyda Mondy.
Pool A
ESS (TUN) v Autoridede (MOZ) 3-0 (25-14, 25-10, 25-17)
Ittihad Tangier (MAR) v Daim Hamad (SUD) 3-0 (25-14, 25-16, 25-16)
Douanes (BUR) v Atletico (CPV) 3-2 (22-25, 25-22, 25-12, 24-26, 15-7)
In Pool A it was an easy journey for the Hosts ESS (TUN) to beat the less experienced Autoridade (MOZ) 3-0 (25-14, 25-10, 25-17) in 52 minutes. Outside hitter Mohamed Ben Ali was the match scorer with 15 points as the organisers dominated all the skills. Ittihad Tangier (MAR) overwhelm Daim Hamad (SUD) 3-0 (25-14, 25-16, 25-16) in a match showing great performance for the winners in their first appearance at the continental level.
Douanes (BUR) needed more than 2 hours to overpower Atletico (CPV) 3-2 (22-25, 25-22, 25-12, 24-26, 15-7) in one of the day’s most thrilling match.
Pool B
FAR (MAR) v Swehly (LIB) 3-2 (19-25, 25-14, 25-15, 18-25, 15-13)
Zamalek (EGY) v Esperance (TUN) 3-1 (25-21, 15-21, 25-22, 25-20)
FAP (CMR) v Nahda (SUD) 3-0 (25-10, 25-14, 25-20)
Zamalek (EGY) started their campaign in the best performance as they battled the defending champions Esperance (TUN) 3-1 (25-21, 15-21, 25-22, 25-20) in an exciting show lasting 98 minutes. Opposite spiker Reda Heikal topped the match scorers with 17 points and helped with his 3 aces to pick the crucial victory.
FAR (MAR) showed a good come back for the Moroccan Volleyball as they topped Swehly (LIB) 3-2 (19-25, 25-14, 25-15, 18-25, 15-13) in a grueling five setter as Cameroon’s FAP beat Nahda (SUD) 3-0 (25-10, 25-14, 25-20) in a one side encounter.
Pool C
Ahly (EGY) v GSU (KEN) 3-0 (25-14, 25-14, 25-17)
Bourj Bouaririj (ALG) v APR (RWA) 3-0 (25-10, 25-13, 25-14)
Espoir (COD) v Nemo Star (UGA) 3-1 (25-18,19-25, 25-19, 25-23)
Egypt’s Ahly who have ten titles under their name overcame the struggling GSU (KEN) 3-0 (25-14, 25-14, 25-17) as their coach Ibrahim Fakhedeen used most of the substitutes.
Bourj Bouaririj (ALG) trounced APR (RWA) 3-0 (25-10, 25-13, 25-14) in easy ways to put a positive impression since their last time finishing between at final 4 round in 2010 when they finished fourth. Espoir (COD) pulled off a 3-1 (25-18,19-25, 25-19, 25-23) victory over Nemo Star (UGA).
Pool D
Setif (ALG) v Support Unit (ZIM) 3-0 (25-14, 25-15, 25-12)
Somoha (EGY) v Ahly Beni Ghazi (LIB) 3-1 (25-22, 20-25, 29-27, 25-23)
Prisons (KEN) v Kampala (UGA) 3-0 (29-27, 25-13, 25-15)
Algeria’s Setif beat Support Unit (ZIM) 3-0 (25-14, 25-15, 25-12) in their ambitions to improve their fifth place finish in 2014. Somoha (EGY) beat Ahly Beni Ghazi (LIB) 3-1 (25-22, 20-25, 29-27, 25-23) in a fluctuating standards throughout the thrilling match.
Prisons (KEN) beat Kampala (UGA) 3-0 (29-27, 25-13, 25-15) in a match that showed a great competition in the first set and there after the Kenyans dominated the match completely.
Day 2 schedule
(ATM) Autoridade (MOZ) x (ATL) Atletico Clube (CPV) Pool A
(PRI) Prisons (KEN) x (SET) Etoile Sportive Setif (ALG) Pool D
(KAV) Kampala Amateur (UGA) x (AHB) Ahly Benghazi (LBA) Pool D
(NEM) Nemo Stars (UGA) x (AHE) Ahly Club (EGY) Pool C
(ASD) AS Douanes (BUR) x (IRT) Ittihad Riadi (MAR) Pool A
(EST) Espérance Sportive (TUN) x (NAH) Alnahada (SUD) Pool B
(GSU) General Service Unit (KEN) x (APR) Armée Patriotique (RWA) Pool B
(SWE) Swehly Sport (LBA) x (FAP) Forces Armées Police (CMR) Pool C
(SUZ) Support Unit (ZIM) x (SMO) Smouha (EGY) Pool D
(ESS) Etoile Sportive Sahel (TUN) x (HMD) Daim Hamad (SUD) Pool A
(ESP) Volley Club Espoir (COD) x (BOR) NRBB Arreridj (ALG) Pool C
(FAR) Forces Armées R. (MAR) x (ZAM) Zamalek (EGY) Pool B
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