Favourites Start Victorious At All Africa Games Volleyball Event Opens

2015 All Africa Games- Day 1

Brazzaville, Congo, September 2, 2015- The volleyball competition at the 2015 All Africa Games got underway at Henry Elende Hall in Brazzaville, Congo in presence of African Volleyball Confederation “CAVB” President Dr Amr Elwani with 3 matches in each gender in the competition pools on Wednesday.

In Men’s competition Giants Egypt and Cameroon emerged victorious along with the up and coming Cape Verde. In Women’s Category Kenya were the stars of the day beating their compatriots Algeria, beside other victories for Ghana and Nigeria.

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Men’s competition

Cape Verde v Seychelles 3-2 (25-21, 22-25, 18-25, 25-23, 15-12)

Cape Verde came from a set behind to clinch exciting five set victory over battling Seychelles 3-2 (25-21, 22-25, 18-25, 25-23, 15-12) in 128 minutes in Pool B. Valdir Reis scored the day’s best 25 points to lead the match scorers followed by Hello Sanches with 13. Rodney Kong contributed 15 points in the loser’s attempt. The winners overwhelmed the net action through their better blocking as they had double mark in successful blocks with 16/8.

Egypt v Mozambique 3-0 (25-14, 25-16, 25-18)

Egypt outclassed Mozambique 3-0 (25-14, 25-16, 25-18) in Pool A match lasting 53 minutes. The Egyptian coach Mohamed Moselhi used most of his line up during the 3 sets to bring the victory. Mozambique played a good match according to their capabilities and improved the score set by set.

Egypt’s Islam spiking

Cameroon v Ghana 3-0 (25-20, 25-22, 25-14)

Cameroon cruised past emerging Ghana 3-0 (25-20, 25-22, 25-) in Pool B. Cameroon deployed their taller blockers beside using the strong attackers to bring the first win. Ghana showed a lot of motivations during the match however Cameroon were more experienced to settle the result

Men Pools composition

Pool A: Congo Brazzaville- Gambia- Botswana- Nigeria- Egypt- Mozambique
Pool B: Cameroon- Ghana- Seychelles- Cape Verde- Algeria- Rwanda

Women’s Competition

Algeria celebrating,

Kenya, Ghana and Nigeria start as heroes of the first day as they set the first win against Algeria, Congo and Mozambique in day 1 of the 2015 All Africa Games held in Henry Elende Hall in Brazzaville, Congo on Wednesday. The competition features 12 teams divided into 2 pools of 6, where each Pool play a round robin tournament to determine the top 2 teams who qualify to the semifinal.

Ghana v Congo 3-0 (25-11, 25-20, 25-21)

Ghana overcame Hosts Congo in straight sets (25-11, 25-20, 25-21) in 74 minutes in Pool A. Ghana’s attacker Mary Addai led her team scorers with 16 points followed by Korkoe Bavon 10 points. Petronie Nkoka contributed 7 points for the hosts. Ghana had also an advantage of 10-4 in areas of blocking and 34-19 in spiking success.

Nigeria v Mozambique 3-0 (25-19, 25-21, 25-21)

Nigeria’s used their experience to overwhelm Mozambique 3-0 (25-19, 25-21, 25-21) in 74 minutes in Pool B. Mercy Promise topped the Nigerian scorers with 17 points followed by Theresa Okonma 10. Barilla Manilia headed the loser’s scorers with 17 points. Leading to the victory the winners had also 10/6 in stuff blocks and 36/27 in attacking success. The losers had the advantage in ace services with 6/4.

Egypt women’s team supporting their male counterparts

Kenya v Algeria 3-1 (23-25, 25-19, 25-15, 25-23)

Kenya upset Algeria 3-1 (23-25, 25-19, 25-15, 25-23) in opening day’s most thrilling match lasting 123 minutes in Pool B. the Central African team again prove their dominance in the typical continental classic encounter between the current African Giants after the Kenyan won the last African Nations Championship’s final and also the head to head encounters’ in both of this year’s World Grand Prix and World Cup .

Leonida Kasaya led the Kenyan scorers with 17 points followed by Edith Mukuvilani 12, while Algeria’s outside hitter Safia Boukhaima led losers with 14. The Kenyan blockers actually made the great difference as they had 18/8 in terms of stuff blocks.

Women’s Pool Composition

Pool A: Congo Brazzaville- Ghana- Senegal- Seychelles- Egypt- Botswana
Pool B: Nigeria- Mozambique- Algeria- Kenya- Cape Verde- Cameroon

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African Nations Volleyball Championship: Salah Once More Nominated Mr Africa

2015 Men’s African Nations Championship

Cairo, Egypt, August 3, 2015- Egypt outside hitter Ahmed Salah was nominated for the fifth time at the continental level with the Most Valuable Player “MVP” Award at Men’s African Nations Championship concluded in Cairo, Egypt last weekend.

Egypt claimed their eighth African title after they overcame arch rivals Tunisia 3-0 (26-24, 25-18, 25-21) where Salah was the best scorer of his side.

The opposite spiker is considered one of the best volleyball players in Africa in the last decade and played outside the continent in Turkey and Russia. He was also a key star in the team that succeeded to win 6 consecutive titles for Men’s African Nations Championship 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013 and 2015 as he gained the prize of MVP in 5 editions.

Best Receiver Mohamed Abdel Moneim (EGY

When Egypt’s opposite started his international volleyball at 16 year old he didn’t realize that he will be one day the best spiker in the world at one of the biggest elite championships, it was in the 2011 FIVB World Cup when he was nominated as best spiker between the world stars.

Since his childhood, he was famous for his left handed unstoppable hits from position 2 that gave him a constant place in the Egyptian teams of all age categories.

Since his debut with the Egyptian boys national team in 2000 when he was only 16- year- old, Salah proved his consistency as a star of his generation specially when he led Egypt to the fourth place at the 2001 FIVB Boys Youth World Championship in Cairo, regarded as the best result in Egypt’s volleyball history.

The 31 –year-old opposite spiker was a member also of the Egyptian Junior team participating in the 2003 World Championship in Iran and in the same year he was called up to the senior team at the 2003 All Africa Games in Abuja, Nigeria where Egypt clinched gold.

Best server Abdel Halim Abou (EGY)

In 2005 he became one of the best African attackers with his trademark beard and prolific scoring power that made him hit with the fans. He led Egypt to the first African Nations title after 22 years starting a new era that completed with 4 successive crowns.

He also was part of the historic gold medal finish at the 2005 Mediterranean Games in Almaria, Spain regarded as the first ever at the international level.

In his long international career he represented Egypt at the 2006, 2010 and 2014 World Championships, the 2007 and 2011 World Cups as well as the 2005 and 2009 Grand Champions Cups.

With his local club Al- Ahly he won the Men’s African Club Championship in 2003, 2004, 2006, 2010 and 2011. representing also the continent at the last two editions of the FIVB Club World Championships. A veteran of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and four World Leagues, he is a vital cog for his side. He is a regularly Egypt’s go-to guy for a sure- fire attack from the right side of the net.

Best Libero Tabeb Karbosli (TUN)

Tunisia’s big gum Marouen Garci was the second best player in the 2015 Men’s African Nations Championship followed by the Moroccan pearl Mohamed Hachdadi who was third.

Egypt’s middle blocker Abdelhalim Abou was nominated as best server with his teammate Mohamed Adel who was nominated as best blocker. The Egyptian outside hitter Mohamed Abdel Moneim was selected the best receiver, while Tunisia’s Tabeb Karbosli was the best libero. Algeria’s Amir Kerboua who conducted his team to the semifinal was the best setter.

Individual Awards
BEST SERVER: 3 Abelhalim Abou (Egypt)
BEST RECIEVER: 13 Mohamed Abdel Moneim (Egypt)
BEST SETTER: 2 Amir Kerboua (Algeria)
BEST ATTACKER: 11 Mohamed Hachdadi (Morocco)
BEST BLOCKER: 3 Mohamed Adel (Egypt)
BEST LIBERO:1 Tayeb Korbosli (Tunisia)
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: 4 Ahmed Salah (Egypt)

The MVP Ahmed Salah

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Cameroon claim 5th place at Men’s African Volleyball Championship

2015 Men’s African Nations Championship- Ranking 5 to 8

Cameroon ended their campaign at the 2015 Men’s African Nations Championship at the fifth position after they overcame Rwanda 3-0 (25-19, 25-23, 25-22) in the ranking positions held at Cairo Stadium Complex in Cairo, Egypt on Wednesday.

Botswana upset Kenya in epic tiebreaker 3-2 (14-25, 19-25, 25-21, 25-20, 15-13) to finish 7th leaving the Kenyans at the 8th position. Mauritius automatically was ranked 9th after finishing at the 5th position in Pool B.

Egypt will take on Tunisia in African classic final on Thursday to determine the champions of the 20th edition of the cup. Algeria face Morocco in another North African face off to determine the bronze medallists.

Rwanda blocking against Cameroon

Ranking 5 to 8 Places
Cameroon v Rwanda 3-0 (25-19, 25-23, 25-22)

Cameroon defeated Rwanda 3-0 (25-19, 25-23, 25-22) in the 5th and 6th place match lasting 70 minutes. The Rwandan team led in each of the three sets, but due to the experience of Cameroon team in attacks they succeeded to come back each time to win the three sets.

Didier Sali was Cameroon’s top scorer with 18 points followed by Nathan Wounmbaina 16 points. Rwanda’s scorer was Flavien Ndamukunda with 12 points.

Botswana players celebrating

Botswana v Kenya 3-2 (14-25, 19-25, 25-21, 25-20, 15-13)

Botswana rebounded back aggressively to take on Kenya 3-2 (14-25, 19-25, 25-21, 25-20, 15-13) in the 7th and 8th place match lasting 129 minutes. After Kenya led widely 2-0, Botswana team came back strongly to capture two sets and draw 2-2. even in the tiebreak Botswana again overcame the shaky start and came back from 2-6 to draw 8-8 before they win 15-13 in a big joy.

Botswana finished the competition at the 7th place , while Kenya ended 8th.

Kabo Moetse came as Botswana scorer with 23 points, followed by middle blocker Pactor Rebabonye 13 points. James Ontere led Kenya and match scorers with 24 points followed by Michael Chemos 16. Although Kenya had a big dominance in blocking (16/ 9 kill block), the improvement of backline defence in Botswana helped them to claim the thrilling victory.

Algeria double block

Final 1 to 4 Programme on July 30, 2015
3-4 15:00 Morocco x Algeria
1-2 17:00 Egypt x Tunisia

Final Ranking
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5. Cameroon
6. Rwanda
7. Botswana
8. Kenya
9. Mauritius

Botswana players after the match

2015 Men’s African Nations Championship- Top performances

Top Scoring Performances
30 – Jean Ndaki of Cameroon v Tunisia (July 23)
27 – Mohamed Hachdadi of Morocco v Cameroon (July 24)
26 – Marouen Garci of Tunisia v Algeria (July 28)
25 – Mohamed Hachdadi of Morocco v Tunisia (July 26)
24 – James Ontere of Kenya v Botswana (July 29)
24 – Christophe Mukunzi of Rwanda v Kenya (July 28)
24 – Michael Chemos of Kenya v Rwanda (July 28)
23 – Kabo Moetse of Botswana v Kenya (July 29)
23 – Mohamed Hachdadi of Morocco v Mauritius (July 25)
22 – Jean Ndaki of Cameroon v Morocco (July 24)
20 – Marouen Garci of Tunisia v Morocco (July 26)
20 – Mohammed Hachdadi of Morocco v Rwanda (July 22)
19 – Toufik Mahdjoubi of Algeria v Botswana (July 23)
19 – Ahmed Salah of Egypt v Algeria (July 25)
18 – Didier Sali of Cameroon v Rwanda (July 29)
18 – Ahmed Salah of Egypt v Morocco (July 28)
18 – Elyes Karamosli of Tunisia v Cameroon (July 23)
17 – Michael Chemos of Kenya v Algeria (July 24)
16 – Ayoub Dikkiche of Algeria v Egypt (July 25)
16 – Mohamed Chikhi of Algeria v Kenya (July 24)
16 – Toufik Mahdjoubi of Algeria v Kenya (July 24)
16 – Marouane Garci of Tunisia v Cameroon (July 23)

Cameroon triple block

Top Blocking Performances
8 – Marchal Kwizera of Rwanda v Kenya (July 28)
7 – Amine oumssad of Algeria v Tunisia (July 28)
7 – Skander Ben Tara of Tunisia v Algeria (July 28)
6 – Mohamed Hachdadi of Morocco v Mauritius (July 25)
5 – Wesley Rono of Kenya v Botswana (July 29)
5 – Nongni Mefani of Cameroon v Morocco (July 24)
4 – Pastor Rebabonye of Botswana v Kenya (July 29)
4 – Marchal Kwizera of Rwanda v Cameroon (July 26)
4 – Sofiane Bouyoucef of Algeria v Egypt (July 25)
4 – Mohamed Hachdadi of Morocco v Cameroon (July 24)
4 – Kamal Ouali of Morocco v Cameroon (July 24)
4 – Skander Ben Tara of Tunisia v Mauritius (July 24)
4- Skander Ben Tara of Tunisia v Cameroon (July 23)
4 – Mohamed Chikhi of Algeria v Botswana (July 23)
4 – Zouhair Elgaraoui of Morocco v Rwanda (July 22)
4 – Mohammed Hachdadi of Morocco v Rwanda (July 22)

Top Blocking Performances by Team
21 – Algeria v Tunisia (July 28)
18 – Rwanda v Kenya (July 28)
16 – Kenya v Botswana (July 29)
16 – Morocco v Rwanda (July 22)
14 – Tunisia v Morocco (July 26)
13 – Algeria v Tunisia (July 28)
13 – Morocco v Cameroon (July 24)
13 – Cameroon v Morocco (July 24)
12 – Tunisia v Mauritius (July 24)
12 – Tunisia v Cameroon (July 23)
12 – Cameroon v Tunisia (July 23)
11 – Cameroon v Mauritius (July 22)

George Kari of Botswana spiking against Kenya

Top Serving Performances
4 – Toufik Mahdjoubi of Algeria v Botswana (July 23)
3 – Maroen Garci of Tunisia v Algeria (July 28)
3 – Hudson Wanyama of Kenya v Rwanda (July 28)
3 – Ivan Nsabimana of Rwanda v Tunisia (July 25)
3 – Sofiane Bouyoucef of Algeria v Kenya (July 24)
3 – Khalid Ben Slimane of Tunisia v Cameroon (July 23)
3 – Hossam Youssef of Egypt v Kenya (July 22)
3 – Mohammed Hachdadi of Morocco v Rwanda (July 22)
3 – Mohammed Hachdadi of Morocco v Mauritius(July 25)

Top Serving Performances by Team
9 – Egypt v Kenya (July 22)
7 – Tunisia v Mauritius (July 24)
7 – Algeria v Botswana (July 23)
6 – Cameroon v Rwanda (July 29)
6 – Kenya v Botswana (July 29)
6 – Botswana v Kenya (July 29)
6 – Tunisia v Algeria (July))
6 – Kenya v Rwanda (July 28)
5 – Rwanda v Kenya (July 28)
5 – Tunisia v Cameroon (July 23)
5 – Cameroon v Tunisia (July 23)
4 – Morocco v Rwanda (July 22)
4 – Rwanda v Morocco (July 22)
4 – Tunisia v Rwanda (July 25)
4 – Rwanda v Tunisia (July 25)

Ismail Moalla of Tunisia receiving

Highest Scorer by Round
Day 1: 20 – Mohammed Hachdadi of Morocco v Rwanda (July 22)
Day 2: 30 – Jean Ndaki of Cameroon v Tunisia (July 23)
Day 3: 27 – Mohamed Hachdadi of Morocco v Cameroon (July 24)
Day 4: 23 – Mohamed Hachdadi of Morocco v Mauritius (July 25)
Day 5: 25 – Mohamed Hachdadi of Morocco v Tunisia (July 26)
Day 6: 26 – Marouen Garci of Tunisia v Algeria (July 28)
Day 7: 24 – James Ontere of Kenya v Botswana (July 29)

Highest Set Score
Day 1: Morocco v Rwanda, 25-23 (July 22)
Day 2: Rwanda v Mauritius 26-24 (July 23)
Day 3: Morocco v Cameroon 30-28 (July 24)
Day 4: Morocco v Mauritius 28-26 (July 25)
Day 5: Tunisia v Morocco 29-27 (July 26)
Day 6: Kenya v Rwanda 28-26 (July 28)
Egypt v Morocco 28-26 (July 28)
Day 7: Cameroon v Rwanda 25-23 (July 29)

Highest Scoring Matches
Day 1: Cameroon v Mauritius (July 22) 3-0 (25-21, 25-19, 25-18) – 133 points
Day 2: Cameroon v Tunisia (July 23) 3-2 (25-23, 12-25, 21-25, 25-22, 15-12) – 205 points
Day 3: Cameroon v Morocco (July 24) 3-1 (25-18, 21-25, 30-28, 25-21) – 193 points
Day 4: Egypt v Algeria (July 25) 3-2 (24-26, 25-19 ,25-20, 22-25, 15-10) – 211 Points
Day 5: Tunisia v Morocco (July 26) 3-1 (25-19, 16-25, 25-22, 29-27) – 188 points
Day 6: Tunisia v Algeria (July 28) 3-2 (19-25, 25-22, 27-25, 21-25, 15-12) – 216 points
Day 7: Botswana v Kenya (July 29) 3-2 (14-25, 19-25, 25-21, 25-20, 15-13) – 202 points

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Tunisia Complete Semifinal Line Up At Men’s African Nations Volleyball Championship

2015 Men’s African Nations Championship- Day 5

Tunisia completed the semifinal line up at 2015 Men’s African Nations championship after they overpowered Morocco 3-1 (25-19, 16-25, 25-22, 29-27) in Day 5 of the competition held at Cairo Stadium Complex in Cairo, Egypt on Saturday.

Now Tunisia joined the already qualified Egypt and Algeria from Pool A and Morocco from Pool B earlier in the competition.

Defending champions Egypt, leaders of Pool A face Morocco second of Pool B and Tunisia, top of Pool B meet Algeria second of Pool A in the semifinal of the competition on Tuesday.

At the End of the preliminary round Egypt led Pool A with 8 points from 3-0, followed by Algeria second with 7 points from 2-1. Kenya came third with 3 points from 1-2 and Botswana finished fourth with 0-3.

Tunisia led Pool B with 10 points from 3-1 followed by Morocco 9 points from 3-1. Cameroon came third (8 point, 3-1), then Rwanda 4th (3 points, 1-3) and Mauritius 5th (0, 0-4).

Tuesday features also two matches in the play off 5 to 8 positions as Kenya play Rwanda and Cameroon take on Botswana.

The African championship will qualify 2 African teams for the 2015 FIVB Men’s World Cup in Japan September 8 to 23, 2015 as the finalists will secure their tickets to the prestigious event.

Mauritus referee honoured

Pool B
Tunisia v Morocco 3-1 (25-19, 16-25, 25-22, 29-27)

Tunisia overwhelmed Morocco 3-1 (25-19, 16-25, 25-22, 29-27) in Pool B decider lasting minutes. Tunisia led the pool with 3-1 record (10 Pts), while Morocco came second with 3-1 (9pts). Mohamed Hachdadi led the match scorer with 25 points as the best scorer of the day for the third day in a row. Marouen Garci led Tunisian scorers with 20 points.

The match was very exciting specially when Morocco draw 1-1 in sets as Tunisia regained the rhythm led by Garci to win the third and fourth sets in their way to a 3-1 victory.

Cameroon v Rwanda 3-0 (25-19, 25-22, 25-17)

Cameroon beat Rwanda 3-0 (25-19, 25-22, 25-17) in Pool B match lasting 75 minutes to improve their win- loss ratio to 4-1 with 8 points. Rwanda dropped to 1-3 to finish fourth of the pool. Jean Ndaki was the top scorer of Cameroon team with 12 points followed by Olivier Nongoni with 11 points. Guma Yakan led Rwanda and match scorers with 14 points.

Semifinal Programme on July 28, 2015
Semifinal 1-4
18:00 Egypt 1st A x 2nd B Morocco
16:00 Tunisia 1st B x 2nd A Algeria

Play off 5-8 Positions
12:00 Kenya 3rd A x 4th B Rwanda
14:00 Cameroon 3rd B x 4th A Botswana

2015 Men’s African Nations Championship- Top performances

Ismail Moalla of Tunisia receiving

Top Scoring Performances

30 – Jean Ndaki of Cameroon v Tunisia (July 23)
27 – Mohamed Hachdadi of Morocco v Cameroon (July 24)
25 – Mohamed Hachdadi of Morocco v Tunisia (July 26)
23 – Mohamed Hachdadi of Morocco v Mauritius (July 25)
22 – Jean Ndaki of Cameroon v Morocco (July 24)
20 – Marouen Garci of Tunisia v Morocco (July 26)
20 – Mohammed Hachdadi of Morocco v Rwanda (July 22)
19 – Toufik Mahdjoubi of Algeria v Botswana (July 23)
19 – Ahmed Salah of Egypt v Algeria (July 25)
18 – Elyes Karamosli of Tunisia v Cameroon (July 23)
17 – Michael Chemos of Kenya v Algeria (July 24)
16 – Ayoub Dikkiche of Algeria v Egypt (July 25)
16 – Mohamed Chikhi of Algeria v Kenya (July 24)
16 – Toufik Mahdjoubi of Algeria v Kenya (July 24)
16 – Marouane Garci of Tunisia v Cameroon (July 23)
14 – Guma Yakan of Rwanda v Mauritius (July 23)
14 – Christophe Mukunzi of Rwanda v Mauritius (July 23)
14 – Alfred Mandez of Mauritius v Rwanda (July 23)

Top Blocking Performances

6 – Mohamed Hachdadi of Morocco v Mauritius (July 25)
5 – Nongni Mefani of Cameroon v Morocco (July 24)
4 – Marchal Kwizera of Rwanda v Cameroon (July 26)
4 – Sofiane Bouyoucef of Algeria v Egypt (July 25)
4 – Mohamed Hachdadi of Morocco v Cameroon (July 24)
4 – Kamal Ouali of Morocco v Cameroon (July 24)
4 – Skander Ben Tara of Tunisia v Mauritius (July 24)
4- Skander Ben Tara of Tunisia v Cameroon (July 23)
4 – Mohamed Chikhi of Algeria v Botswana (July 23)
4 – Zouhair Elgaraoui of Morocco v Rwanda (July 22)
4 – Mohammed Hachdadi of Morocco v Rwanda (July 22)

Top Blocking Performances by Team
16 – Morocco v Rwanda (July 22)
14 – Tunisia v Morocco (July 26)
13 – Morocco v Cameroon (July 24)
13 – Cameroon v Morocco (July 24)
12 – Tunisia v Mauritius (July 24)
12 – Tunisia v Cameroon (July 23)
12 – Cameroon v Tunisia (July 23)
11 – Cameroon v Mauritius (July 22)

Top Serving Performances
4 – Toufik Mahdjoubi of Algeria v Botswana (July 23)
3 – Ivan Nsabimana of Rwanda v Tunisia (July 25)
3 – Sofiane Bouyoucef of Algeria v Kenya (July 24)
3 – Khalid Ben Slimane of Tunisia v Cameroon (July 23)
3 – Hossam Youssef of Egypt v Kenya (July 22)
3 – Mohammed Hachdadi of Morocco v Rwanda (July 22)
3 – Mohammed Hachdadi of Morocco v Mauritius(July 25)

Top Serving Performances by Team
9 – Egypt v Kenya (July 22)
7 – Tunisia v Mauritius (July 24)
7 – Algeria v Botswana (July 23)
5 – Tunisia v Cameroon (July 23)
5 – Cameroon v Tunisia (July 23)
4 – Morocco v Rwanda (July 22)
4 – Rwanda v Morocco (July 22)
4 – Tunisia v Rwanda (July 25)
4 – Rwanda v Tunisia (July 25)

Highest Scorer by Round
Day 1: 20 – Mohammed Hachdadi of Morocco v Rwanda (July 22)
Day 2: 30 – Jean Ndaki of Cameroon v Tunisia (July 23)
Day 3: 27 – Mohamed Hachdadi of Morocco v Cameroon (July 24)
Day 4: 23 – Mohamed Hachdadi of Morocco v Mauritius (July 25)
Day 5: 25 – Mohamed Hachdadi of Morocco v Tunisia (July 26)

Highest Set Score
Day 1: Morocco v Rwanda, 25-23 (July 22)
Day 2: Rwanda v Mauritius 26-24 (July 23)
Day 3: Morocco v Cameroon 30-28 (July 24)
Day 4: Morocco v Mauritius 28-26 (July 25)
Day 5: Tunisia v Morocco 29-27 (July 26)

Highest Scoring Matches
Day 1: Cameroon v Mauritius (July 22) 3-0 (25-21, 25-19, 25-18) – 133 points
Day 2: Cameroon v Tunisia (July 23) 3-2 (25-23, 12-25, 21-25, 25-22, 15-12) – 205 points
Day 3: Cameroon v Morocco (July 24) 3-1 (25-18, 21-25, 30-28, 25-21) – 193 points
Day 4: Egypt v Algeria (July 25) 3-2 (24-26, 25-19 ,25-20, 22-25, 15-10) – 211 Points
Day 5: Tunisia v Morocco (July 26) 3-1 (25-19, 16-25, 25-22, 29-27) – 188 points

Mauritius referee honoured

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Cameroon upset Tunisia at men’s African Volleyball Championship

2015 Men’s African Nations Championship- Day 2

July 23, 2015-

Cameroon fought for 130 minutes to pull off a thrilling victory over giants Tunisia in grueling five setter 3-2 (25-23, 12-25, 21-25, 25-22, 15-12) in Day two of the 2015 Men’s African Nations Championship held at Cairo Stadium complex on Thursday.

Pool B featured also a first win for Rwanda over Mauritius 3-0 (25-13, 26-24, 26-24). Cameroon led the strong Pool B with a win- loss ratio of 2-0 (5 points) followed by Morocco who were in rest day and Rwanda (3 Pts) and Tunisia 1 point and finally Mauritius 0 point from 0-2.

Pool A showed Algeria starting their campaign with a win over Botswana to lead Pool A with Egypt both from 1-0 record (3 pts)

Cameroon supporters

Pool A
Algeria v Botswana 3-0 (25-16, 25-22, 25-13)

Opposite spiker Toufik Mahdjoubi led Algeria to their first win after they flew past Botswana in their competition debut in Pool A. Algeria started their campaign with 1-0 win- loss ratio, while Botswana became 0-1.

The veteran opposite scored 19 points to come out as the match scorer with the second best scoring performance in the competition so far followed by captain Mohamed Chikhi 13 points. Kabo Moetse led Botswana scorers with 8 points equal to Pastor Rebabonye who scored the same no of points.

Pool B
Rwanda v Mauritius 3-0 (25-13, 26-24, 26-24)

Rwandan team celebrating

Rwanda recovered from the opening loss to overcome Mauritius 3-0 (25-13, 26-24, 26-24) in Pool B match lasting 76 minutes. what made the Rwandans won the match was the dominance in areas of serving and blocking specially in the crucial points of the second and third sets.

Experienced outside hitter Guma Yakan was Rwanda’s best scorer with 14 points equal to Christophe Mukunzi. Alfred Mandez contributed 14 points followed by Kevin Larose 13 points. Rwanda improved their record to 1-1, while Mauritius dropped to 0-2.

The highly motivated Rwandan players succeeded to show their consistency throughout the match supported by a lot of spectators in the tribune.

Tunisia v Cameroon 3-2 (25-23, 12-25, 21-25, 25-22, 15-12)

Cameroon

Cameroon reached peak performance in the proper time to overcome Tunisia 3-2 (25-23, 12-25, 21-25, 25-22, 15-12) in epic tiebreaker. The match which is considered one of the most famous African derbies lasted 130 minutes of great fight.

Cameroon veteran opposite attacker Jean Ndaki (36 y) led the match scorers with impressive 30 points making the competition best scoring performance followed by Nathan Wounembaina and Sem Dolegombai 11 points. Elyes Karamosly contributed 18 points for tunisia as best sorer from the Tunisian side followed by Marouane Garci 16 points.

Tunisia

Day 3 Programme on July 24, 2015
Pool A 14:00 Kenya x Algeria
Pool B 16:00 Mauritius x Tunisia
Pool B 18:00 Cameroon x Morocco
Pool A 20:00 Botswana x Egypt

2015 Men’s African Nations Championship top performances

Top Scoring Performances
30 – Jean Ndaki of Cameroon v Tunisia (July 23)
20 – Mohammed Hachdadi of Morocco v Rwanda (July 22)
19 – Toufik Mahdjoubi of Algeria v Botswana (July 23)
18 – Elyes Karamosli of Tunisia v Cameroon (July 23)
16 – Marouane Garci of Tunisia v Cameroon (July 23)
14 – Guma Yakan of Rwanda v Mauritius (July 23)
14 – Christophe Mukunzi of Rwanda v Mauritius (July 23)
14 – Alfred Mandez of Mauritius v Rwanda (July 23)
13 – Kevin Larose of Mauritius v Rwanda (July 23)
13 – Sem Dolegombai of Cameroon v Mauritius (July 22)
13 – Jean Ndaki of Cameroon v Mauritius (July 22)

Top Blocking Performances
4- Skander Ben Tara of Tunisia v Cameroon (July 23)
4 – Mohamed Chikhi of Algeria v Botswana (July 23)
4 – Zouhair Elgaraoui of Morocco v Rwanda (July 22)
4 – Mohammed Hachdadi of Morocco v Rwanda (July 22)
3 – Nathan Wounembaina of Cameroon v Mauritius (July 22)

Top Blocking Performances by Team
16 – Morocco v Rwanda (July 22)
12 – Tunisia v Cameroon (July 23)
12 – Cameroon v Tunisia (July 23)
11 – Cameroon v Mauritius (July 22)

Top Serving Performances
4 – Toufik Mahdjoubi of Algeria v Botswana (July 23)
3 – Khalid Ben Slimane of Tunisia v Cameroon (July 23)
3 – Hossam Youssef of Egypt v Kenya (July 22)
3 – Mohammed Hachdadi of Morocco v Rwanda (July 22)

Top Serving Performances by Team
9 – Egypt v Kenya (July 22)
7 – Algeria v Botswana (July 23)
5 – Tunisia v Cameroon (July 23)
5 – Cameroon v Tunisia (July 23)
4 – Morocco v Rwanda (July 22)
4 – Rwanda v Morocco (July 22)

Highest Scorer by Round
Day 1: 20 – Mohammed Hachdadi of Morocco v Rwanda (July 22)
Day 2: 30 – Jean Ndaki of Cameroon v Tunisia (July 23)

Highest Set Score
Day 1: Morocco v Rwanda, 25-23 (July 22)
Day 2: Rwanda v Mauritius 26-24 (July 23)

Highest Scoring Matches
Day 1: Cameroon v Mauritius (July 22) 3-0 (25-21, 25-19, 25-18) – 133 points
Day 2: Cameroon v Tunisia (July 23) 3-2 (25-23, 12-25, 21-25, 25-22, 15-12) – 205 points

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Egypt Meet Kenya in Men’s African Nations Volleyball Championship Opening

2015 Men’s African Nations Championship-Drawing of lots

The drawing of lots

Defending champions Egypt were drawn along with Algeria, Kenya and Botswana in Pool A of the 2015 Men’s African Nations Championship due to start in Cairo, Egypt on Wednesday after the drawing of lots held in Le Passage Hotel in Cairo on Tuesday.

Pool B features the 2013 edition runner up Tunisia who will line up against Morocco, Mauritius, Cameroon and Rwanda.

The 2015 Men’s African Nations Championship acts as a qualifier for the 2015 World Cup as the winner and runner up book their tickets to the finals.

MATCH SCHEDULE

The drawing of lots was attended by CAVB President Dr Amr Elwani, Local Organizing committee and Egyptian Volleyball Federation President Foad Abdel Salam and the representatives of the 9 participating teams.

The 20th edition of the competition will see all the previous champions battling it out for the title led by the record holders Tunisia who have 8 titles under their name and seven time champions Egypt who won the last 5 editions. Both Algeria and Cameroon won the crown twice.

Egypt start their campaign against Kenya on Wednesday in Pool A, while Cameroon meet Mauritius and Morocco face Rwanda in Pool B.

Pool Composition
Pool A: Egypt- Algeria- Kenya- Botswana
Pool B: Tunisia- Morocco- Mauritius- Cameroon- Rwanda

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Gambian Coach Reacts to All Africa Games Draws

Gambia men’s volleyball team are handed a tough task in their first ever appearance in the men indoor 2015 All Africa Games. The Gambia are up against five-time champions Egypt, while they are also up against 2011 host Mozambique and the 2015 hosts Congo Brazzaville, the other opponents will be Botswana and Nigeria in pool A of the 11th edition of All Africa Games 2015 in Congo Brazzaville. Gambia claimed silver in Zone 2 qualifiers in Cape Verde from a pool that comprises of Senegal, Mali, Mauritania and Sierra Leone.

Gambia would surely be the dark horses in the pool and will be looking for their first continental silverware. The enthusiasm of the Gambian team emerged from the re-energized Gambian national federation that recently changed leadership. Gambia ranked 2nd in Zone II has recently organized two coaching courses level I and level II to enhance the capabilities of the technicians and that has proved productive in the country’s recent exploits in Zone II. The head coach of the Gambian team Ebrima Nyassi reacted to the draw saying they would come all out to cause upsets.

‘’We are going to play against diverse nations with different styles of modern volleyball, so we have to prepare expansively. There is no need to explain that we will be competing against teams from the best volleyball nations in Africa. I am pleased that we will get to know all the renowned style and background of African volleyball. Nyassi said’’ he went on to dismiss Egypt’s dominance in the Games. “we respect Egypt for the fact that they are one of the most decorated team in the Games history but we can create upsets”.

Gambia men’s volleyball team

Senior player Sanu Secka believed that this is an opportunity for Gambia to be known in global volleyball. ‘’We work hard to book qualifications, now we are in Congo and the target is the gold medal’’ the attacker said.

All Africa Games will be hosted by Congo Brazzaville September 4 to 19, 2015 where the 12 teams of each category will be divided into 2 preliminary pools, each playing a round robin and the top 2 teams qualify to the semifinal. The winner of Pool A meets the second of Pool B and the winner of Pool B faces the second of Pool A in the semis where the winners qualify to the final and the losers play for the bronze medal. The preliminary rounds for the All Africa Games will be played in two groups constituted as follows:

Pool A: 1. Congo Brazzaville 2. Mozambique 3. Egypt 4. Gambia 5. Nigeria 6. Botswana

Pool B: 1. Cameroon 2. Cape Verde 3. Algeria 4. Rwanda 5. Seychelles 6. Ghana

Gambia is also through to the beach volleyball finals and wait for the drawing of lots for the groups.

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Kenya Claim Historic 9th African Nations Volleyball Crown In Style

2015 Women’s African Nations Championship- Final

Best Setter of the Championship Wacu serving

African powerhouses Kenya claimed their 9th historic Africa title after beating the North African giants Algeria 3-0 (25-17, 25-21, 25-20) in the final of 2015 Women’s African Nations Championship held at Kasarani Indoor Arena in Nairobi, Kenya on Saturday.

Both finalists Kenya and Algeria already secured the 2 African Tickets for 2015 FIVB World Cup to be staged in Japan August 22 to September 6.

Kenya added their 9th title and third in a row to their studded history after 1991, 1993, 1995, 1997, 2005, 2007, 2011 and 2013, while Algeria remain with a single victory in 2009.

Bronze medallists Cameroon

Cameroon captured the bronze medals following their thrilling victory over struggling Senegal 3-2 (25-19, 23-25, 14-25, 25-13, 17-15) in epic tiebreaker.

The closing ceremony was attended by CAVB President Dr Amr Elwani, Kenyan Minister of Sports Hassan Wario, Kenya Commissioner of Sports Goduin Oluoch, CAVB vice president and Kenya VB Federation President Waithaka Kioni, Control Committee President Camelo Antao, SOC Delegates Gustave Nkurunziza, William Nhlapo and Referee Delegate Mohamed Lazeroug.

Silver medallists Algeria

Final
Kenya v Algeria 3-0 (25-17, 25-21, 25-20)

Kenya announced their intention of winning their ninth title with the first ball. Evelyn Makuto sent the ball across opponent side with a powerful attack and a second by Esther Wangeci helped them take a 2-0 lead but a gritty Algeria forced a 2-2 tie to send some chill down the spines of expectant crowd that turned up for the match.

Algerian setter, Oukari Zahra was punished for lifting the ball and the mistake helped Kenya take an 8-5 lead into the first technical timeout.

Kenya further stretched their lead 13-7, 18-10, 21-15 but a poor service by Makuto and a block from Algeria’s Lydia Oloumou helped the visitors score two points to take the score 21-17. The host would then put a break on Algeria’s attempt to win their second African title when they wrapped the first set 25-17.

Kasarani Gymnasium was filled to the brim and those fans who came late were locked out from catching the action inside the 6,000 capacity Arena which could not accommodate more spectators.

Algeria started strongly the second set, taking a 4-2 lead but Kenya, who played their 10th final caught up with the runaway leaders 5-5. Algeria seems to have learnt how to neutralise the opposition and with short balls and strong back court defence, they walked side by side- 8-7, 10-10, 12-13 with the host despite an intimidating crowd.

Algeria crept back into the match despite surrendering 12-15 when they cut the lead to within one point having caught up with Kenya 17-17 but a small pep talk by Kenyan coach David Lung’aho after a time out saw his side marginally win the set 25-21.

Algeria forced Kenya to commit silly mistakes, which saw them take an 8-4 lead at the first technical timeout of the third set. Jane Wacu, Kenyan setter who was ineffective in this set was pulled out for Janet Wanja and Kenya’s services improved to help the bridge a five point. lead (10-5) to three at 10-7.

All was well for Algeria until the last 10 minutes of the game when Kenya mounted a strong attack to which helped the caught up with Algeria 18-18 having trailed 7-12, 9-15, 13-17 only to win their ninth crown with a 25-20.

CAVB President with Bronze medallists Cameroon

Bronze Medal
Cameroon v Senegal 3-2 (25-19, 23-25, 14-25, 25-13, 17-15)

Cameroon took the opening set 25-19 but their defence weakened in the subsequent set allowing Senegal to take the lead from the first service to open a 8-3 lead. But with the match tied 23-23, Amadou Sene introduced Ndiaye Bineta in place of Seck Mbayang who won a vital point when she forced a block; and a poor service from Cameroon’s Bikatal Simone who served the net to give helped Senegal come back to the game after. Diagne Marieme killed the set with a powerful spike after Cameroonians failed to go for the blocks to help Senegal level the scores 1-1 following a 25-23 win.

Senegal’s Seck Mbayang and Marieme erected firm blocks sending the side to an 8-2 lead. Akono’s charges were tensed and lost concentration in the set resulting to poor reception to allow Senegal run away with a 25-14 win.

CAVB President and the Kenyan Minister of Sport in the VIP area

Senegal was dealt an injury blow when Mbayang twisted her right ankle and the bilingual nation, Cameroon took advantage to dominate the fourth set, cruising to a 16-7 upper hand. Laxity in Sene’s camp helped Cameroon clinch the set to send the game to the deciding fifth set.

It was a neck to neck battle in the rally set but poor services by Senegal gifted Cameroon win the match 17-15 to win the match 3-2 (25-19, 23-25,14-25, 25-23,17-15)

The best Players of the Championship

Individual Awards

Best Setter: Jane Wachu (Kenya)

Best Receiver: Moma Bassoko (Cameroon)

Best Libero: Nafula Wanyama (Kenya)

Best Attacker: Fatou Diuock (Senegal)

Best Blocker: Ruth Jepngetich (Kenya)

Best Server: Lydia Oloumou (Algeria)

MVP: Everline Makuto (Kenya)

The winners with the officials

Final Ranking

Kenya

Algeria

Cameroon

Senegal

Tunisia

Morocco

Mauritius

Botswana

Kenya blocking against Algeria

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Tunisia Claim 5th Place At Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championships

2015 Women’s African Nations Championship- Ranking 5 to 8

Tunisia claimed the fifth place at the 2015 Women’s African Club Championship after they beat their neighbours Morocco 3-1 (25-16, 25-21, 21-25, 25-21) in the 5th and 6th place match held at Kasarani Hall in Nairobi, Kenya on Thursday.

Mauritius set the first win in their last day as they flew past Botswana 3-1 (17-25, 25-21, 25-19, 25-21) in the 7th and 8th position match to claim the 7th.

Kenya is set to meet Algeria in the final o the competition on Saturday to determine the African representative in the FIVB World Cup,. Senegal face Cameroon for the bronze medal

Tunisia in timeout

Ranking 5 and 6 places
Tunisia v Morocco 3-1 (25-16, 25-21, 21-25, 25-21)

Tunisia started leading widely with their proper attacking strategy using the wing attacker where they could penetrate the Moroccan defence to win the set 25-16. Tunisia continued their superiority to win the second set, but after a great struggle form the Moroccan team. The Tunisian team’s performance was shacked in the thirds set, while the Moroccan team improved their blocking and backline defence to win the set 25-21 after the skillful setting by Alexandra Erhart led the combinations. Tunsiai came back to win the fourth set 25-21 and the match 3-1.

Mauritius celebrating their victory

Ranking 7 and 8 places
Botswana v Mauritius 3-1 (17-25, 25-21, 25-19, 25-21)

Mauritius came aggressively from a set behind to win their competition first match against Botswana 3-1 (17-25, 25-21, 25-19, 25-21) in 101 minutes.

With their lone victory Mauritius finished the competition in the 7th place leaving Botswana in the 8th position. The winners revenged to their lose with the same score in the pool stage. Gasekgonwe led Botswana to win the first set after a great spikes and fighting spirit. Mauritus came back aggressively as their spiker Nathalie Letendre fought with Joanita Latour to come back in the second set and draw 1-1 before they used they motivations to continue the same rhythm in the third and fourth sets till they won the match 3-1.

Mauritius spiking aginst Botswana

Finals on Saturday June 20
Bronze medal

14:00 : Senegal v Cameroon
Final
16:00 : Kenya v Algeria

Kenya And Algeria Set To Repeat Classic Women’s African Volleyball Champs Final

Kenya and Algeria set another new era classic final after they won their matches against Cameroon and Senegal respectively in the semifinal of the Women’s African Nations Championship held at Kasarani Indoor Arena in Nairobi, Kenya on Wednesday.

This is the third final between the African Giants in 8 years after 2007 and 2011 when Kenya won both events in Nairobi.

Kenya set their historic 10th final in 17 editions after they overcame Cameroon 3-0 (25-22, 25-14, 25-22) in the semifinal in front of 4000 spectators supporting the defending champions.

Algeria stopped the Senegalese winning streak as they won the other semifinal 3-0 (25-14, 25-17, 25-22).

Kenya will be seeking their ninth crown after 1991, 1993, 1995, 1997, 2005, 2007, 2011, 2013 while Algeria will be eager for the second title after 2009.

In the play off 5 to 8 positions Morocco hammered Botswana 3-0 (25-22, 25-22, 25-12) to meet their neighbours Tunisia for the 5th and 6th standings after the latter overcame Mauritius 3-0 (25-13, 25-17, 25-14). Botswana face Mauritius for the 7th and 8th positions.

Kenya celebrating

Semifinal 1-4
Kenya v Cameroon 3-0 (25-22, 25-14, 25-22)
In front of exited spectators, outside hitters Everline Makuto and Mercy Moim led the hosts to beat Cameroon 3-0 (25-22, 25-14, 25-22) after they disturbed all the defensive strategy of their opponent. The Kenyan team led the net action with the solid block of Ruth Jepengetich and Backcides Khadambi to prevent Cameroon from using their strong attackers.

Although Cameroon came close in the first set and even led frequently with 3 point deficit, but they couldn’t maintain due to the strong disciplined attacks from the Kenyans who led the situation completely afterwards.

Algeria’s Aisha Mezmate blcoking against Senegal

Algeria v Senegal 3-0 (25-14, 25-17, 25-22)

Algeria surprised dark horses Senegal with the change of strategy depending on the quick attacks led by the center Lydia Oloumou to deceive the Senegalese blockers. They led widely in the first and second sets using also the high performance of the outside hitter Safa Boukhaima who was the match scorer with 15 points. Senegal tried to come back in the third set as they did in all their matches in the first round, but the Algerians kept their pressure using the nervous state off their opponents to keep leading till they won the match in straight sets.

Morocco celebrating

Play off 5-8
Morocco v Botswana 3-0 (25-22, 25-22, 25-12)

Morocco played their best in the competition beat Botswana 3-0 (25-22, 25-22, 25-12) in the play off 5 to 8 positions. Morocco qualified to play for the 5th and 6th positions against Tunisia, while Botswana are set play for the 7th and 8th positions against Mauritius.

The Moroccan setter Alexandra Erhart played the greatest role in this victory not only for her skilful setting, but also with her unstoppable services that aid her team to put a persistent pressure on the opponent. The game started tight with Botswana deploying their block in the first and second sets against the Moroccan attacks, before the latter had the full dominance

Jihen Mohamed Tunisia spiking

Tunisia v Mauritius 3-0 (25-13, 25-17, 25-14)

Tunisia overwhelmed completely in all skills to pull off a straight sets victory (25-13, 25-17, 25-14) over Mauritius. the wing spiker Jihen Mohamed ed the scorers with 17 points as the Tunisians depend on the strong attackers using the spaces between the blockers.

Ranking 5 to 8 positions Schedule on Thursday 18 June
7 and 8 positions
14:00: Botswana v Manutius
5 and 6 positions
16:00: Tunisia v Morocco

Finals on Saturday June 20
Bronze medal
14:00 : Senegal v Cameroon

16:00 : Kenya v Algeria

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Kenya-Cameroon, Algeria-Senegal At Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship Semis

Hosts Kenya will face the emerging Cameroon in a thrilling encounter at 2015 Women’s African Nations Championship semifinal, while dark horses Senegal want to continue their campaign in the other semi against favourites Algeria at Kasarani Sports Complex on Wednesday.

After rebounding back from 2 sets behind and claiming three epic tiebreaker victories, Senegal led by captain and efficient outside hitter Fatou Diouck is looking for their first ever final at the prestigious African competition, but it will not be easy against the experiences of the Algerian team led by the historic setter Fatma Oukazi.

Cameroon team

In their way to the semifinal, Senegal suffered in all their Pool matches of being regularly two sets behind before turning to victory against the 2014 World Championship finalists Cameroon, then they do the same against Tunisia and Morocco in the following encounters to lead the strong Pool B with three tough wins.

Senegal’s best performance in the history of the competition was 2 years ago when they finished fourth, but this time they came through with new hopes of gaining their first title or at least finish between the top three positions in the podium. Senegal owe to their spiker Diouck to achieve the dream after her marvelous performance in the first round.

The Algerian team

Algeria who have one title under their name in 2009 need to return back to their superiority in the continent with the leader of this generation setter Oukazi and the experienced middle blocker Lydia Oloumou. Beside the title in 2009 Algeria had 2 silver medals in 2007 and 2011 and one bronze in 1989. The algerians finished second of Pool A after two victories over Botswana and Mauritius and a defeat against the hosts.

In front of expected full house, Kenya meet Cameroon at 16:00 local time aiming to set their 10th final in 17 editions of the competition. The new generation led by the veteran setters Janet Wanja and Jane Wachu as well as the emerging center blocker Ruth Jepengetich is aiming to continue their successful adventure and achieve their ninth title in 17 editions and the third in a row.

Kenyan team

Kenya passed the first round with the clean sheet of three straight sets victories.

The World Championship finalists Cameroon are thinking of their first gold medal after the renewal of their line-up with numerous new players among them 5 French based stars. Cameroon have 2 silver and 5 bronze medals before but still seeking their first gold.

Beside the 2 semifinal matches the competition features also 2 matches in the play off 5 to 8 positions as Botswana face Morocco at 10:00 and Tunisia face Mauritius at 12:00

Senegal team

Semifinal Match Schedule on Wednesday 17 June
Play off 5 to 8
10:00 : Botswana v Morocco
12:00: Tunisia v Mauritius

Semifinal 1 to 4
14:00 : Senegal v Algeria
16:00 : Kenya v Cameroon

Senegal’s Captain Fatou’s Eye On African Nations Podium ‏

Senegal captain Fatou Diouck has expressed her delight after guiding her team to the semifinals of the 2015 Women’s Africa Nations Championship, in Nairobi, Kenya.

Just like their first two Group B matches against Cameroon and Tunisia, the Senegalese side rallied from two sets down to beat Morocco 3-2 (23-25,22-25,25-9,25-18,15-9) and book a date with Algeria in the semifinals slated for Wednesday at the Kasarani, Gymnasium.

” We came as underdogs, but we are yet to accomplish the mission that brought us here. From our first match, the first two sets proved to be difficult but the comeback has been impressive. It was a sweet victory,” said the Thailand based opposite.

Fatou Diouck was a key factor in her team’s victory

“We have one step to go before the finals, but we are not taking anybody for granted. We will give our best and God will do the rest. There is no relaxation time and we are ready for any opponent.”

Fatou emerged as one of the best outside hitters in the tournament and was the key factor in her team’s qualification to semifinal. Senegal haven’t been in the Podium in the last 16 editions of the competition and now with the guidance of their captain they seek one of the top three positions in their history.

Senegal will meet Algeria in the semis, while Kenya will battle with Cameroon in the other semis.

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