Ghana Men, Gambia Women Claim Gold At CAVB Continental Cup Pool B

CAVB Continental Cup-Second round Pool B- Day 3

Gambian beach volleyball women’s team qualified for the 3rd round of the CAVB Continental Cup Olympic qualifier after finishing in the first position out of three participating nations in Group B held in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.

As the Gambian team made volleyball history after playing 12 games and winning all in 2015, the Gambia national volleyball squad has never beaten their Ghanaian counterparts but on Saturday evening in Abidjan, the stunned few Gambian fans walked home proudly as the Gambian ladies climbed the podium to collect the Gold medal at Triechville Sports complex.

The volleyball victory is part of a surprising turnaround in the usually lackluster Gambian performance in sports. Gambia beach volleyball teams this year defeated the Senegal, Cape Verde and Guinea national team in beach volleyball and the Gambia went on to qualifying for the All Africa Games Men indoor games. Gambia also did unexpectedly well at the AAG beach volleyball events.

Ghana men’s team

In the dominant fashion that the Gambians made the men’s event look exceptional, they dispatched Ivory Coast 4-0 to claim Silver, their 3rd in 2015. “You always hear about dreams coming true,” said senior player Sanu Secka, breaking into tears of joy at the postgame Press interview, “but this dream actually did come true.” “It’s just amazing,” added an equally speechless Malick Jammeh, another senior. “Just amazing”

To have qualified for the 3rd round and to be rated as one of Africa’s best is a huge success for and overall wellbeing of Gambian beach volleyball,” commented proud coach Ebrima Nyass. When this group of players wrote down their plans to win this tournament way back in Gambia, there’s no way they could have known it would be in such dominating fashion.

Meanwhile The Ghana men have won the Gold and Host Ivory Coast settled for the Bronze in the men events whiles Ghana Women claimed Silver to leave Bronze for Burkina Faso. The top 3 countries from each of the four groups (12 teams) qualify for the next round, which is the semifinal to be played beginning of 2016. Only one team in each gender group from Africa will qualify
for the Olympic Games 2016 in Rio de Janeiro.

Results: Day 3
Women:
Ghana A V Burkina Faso B 0-2(18-21, 19-21)
Ghana B V Burkina Faso A 1-2(11-21, 21-16, 10-15)
Ghana A V Burkina Faso A 2-0(21-17, 21-14)
Ghana B V Burkina Faso B 2-0(21-13, 21-19)
Golden set- Ghana V Burkina Faso 15-10, Ghana won.

Men:
Gambia A V Ivory Coast B 2-1(15-21, 23-21, 15-11)
Gambia B V Ivory Coast A 2-0(21-16, 21-17)
Gambia A V Ivory Coast A 2-0(21-7, 21-10
Gambia A V Ivory Coast A 2-0(21-18, 21-17)

The winners celebrating

Final Ranking
Women
1. Gambia
2. Ghana
3. Burkina Faso

Men
1. Ghana
2. Gambia
3. Cote d’Ivoire

Muhammed L Saidykhan,

Excitement Emerges as Gambia Women Conquer Pool B at CAVB Continental Cup

CAVB Continental Cup-Second round Pool B Day 2

After overcoming tough rivals in the lead-up to the CAVB round two of the continental cup, Gambia Women’s beach volleyball team under the tutelage of Coach Ebrima Nyass were eager to put up a strong fight against their opponents in Pool B at the Continental Cup tournament in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Nevertheless, kudos to the excellent efforts of The Gambian Women who emerged 1st in the competition after beating Ghana and Burkina Faso in Day 2 of the events.

Gambia conquered their respective opponents in the Women’s event while the Ghana men prevailed over Gambia. Gambia men held its grip to force well composed Ghana to play the golden set but the Gambians finally yielded to the strong Ghana drive at 15-11 for Ghana to stand a better chance of winning the gold.

A fight for the Gambians against the host in the men’s event on Saturday in a game that Gambia needs only two victories to claim silver. A tougher Third day will happen on Saturday as Ghana women will go head-to-head with Burkina Faso while Gambia men will face Ivory Coast.

Officials with Players

Day Two Results

Men’s Results
Ghana A V Gambia B 2-0 (21-14, 21-13)
Ghana B V Gambia A 1-2(18-21, 21-19, 8-15)
Ghana A V Gambia A 0-2(19-21, 18-21)
Ghana B V Gambia B 2-0(21-17, 21-15
Golden set: Ghana V Gambia (15-11) Ghana won

Women’s Results
Gambia B V Burkina Faso A 2-0(21-11, 21-14)
Gambia A V Burkina Faso B 2-0(21-8, 21-8)
Gambia A V Burkina Faso A 2-0(21-15, 21-11)
Gambia B V Burkina Faso B 2-0(21-13, 21-12)

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Gambia Women shock Ghana in CAVB Continental Cup

CAVB Continental Cup- 2nd round Pool B

Gambia women beach volleyball team shocked Ghana in the opening game of the Group B African beach volleyball Continental Cup which is considered as qualifiers for Rio Olympics 4-0 at Triechville Sports Complex in Abidjan. Gambia surprised their fellow West Africans after 2hours of stiff resistance. Gambian pairs Sainabou Tambedou/Aminata Gaye, Fatoumatta Ceesay/ Abie Kujabie set Triechville Sports Complex ablaze when they pulled the first set (21-14, 21-13).

Gambia and Ghana with the referees

The Ghanaians opted for an unlikely comeback in the second round with Gloria Addah scoring points for the team The Gambia remained firm in their court. The Ghanaian side came up very strong in the ultimate round winning 21-18 but the Gambian pair of Fatoumatta Ceesay and Abie Kujabi drew fresh blood to overcome the towering Ghanaian team. This is the first major victory for the Gambia women against an opponent outside Zone 2.

“It really was one step at a time, and we knew we would get there if we just took it moment by moment,” Sainabou Tambedou said. “It’s super exciting now that we’re finally through to the next round of the continental cup. “It’s our togetherness, there is no magic. We are all friends on and off the court, and that’s really helpful. We all trust each other on the court, and that’s very important.” That trust will especially factor in against Burkina Faso.

Meanwhile the host Ivory Coast lost to their neighbors Ghana 4-0 earlier on in the men’s category

Day one results
Women
Gambia A v Ghana B 2-0 (21-14, 21-13)
Gambia B v Ghana A 2-0 (21-12, 21-10)
Gambia A v Ghana A 2-0 (21-17, 21-11)
Gambia B Ghana B 2-1 (18-21, 21-17, 15-11)

Ghana and Gambia

Men
Ivory Coast A v Ghana B 0-2 (16-21, 15-21)
Ivory Coast B v Ghana A 0-2 (26-28, 13-21)
Ivory Coast A v Ghana A 0-2 (20-22, 7-21)
Ivory Coast B v Ghana B 0-2 (10-21, 19-21

Muhammed L. Saidykhan

Cameroon To Organise 2016 Women’s African Olympic Qualifiers

Cameroon was selected by African Volleyball Confederation “CAVB” as a host for the prestigious Women’s African Olympic Qualifiers in the Capital Yaoundé February 12 to 19, 2016 with a record of 17 participating National federations.

The champions of this qualifier will represent Africa in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. The qualifiers attracted 17 countries which are Algeria, Tunisia, Gambia, Cape Verde, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Ghana, Congo RDC, Cameroon, Gabon, Kenya, Egypt, Uganda, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Madagascar.

CAVB put November 20, 2015 as a deadline to send the list of players to participate in the competition.

Algeria claimed the African Qualification tickets in the last 2 Olympics in Beijing 2008 and London 2012.

Kenya celebrating

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Gambia Volley Ball Fed Meets NOC President, Interior Minister For African Dream Inspection

The Gambia Volleyball Federation on Monday had a day long consultation meeting with Interior minister Ousman Sonko, GNOC President Momodou Dibba and Sports Ministry Deputy permanent secretary Abdoulie Kah as events marking CAVB’s first inspector’s visit to the Gambia to inspect the million dalasi Africa Dream Project.

Speaking to Volleyball Federation executives at his office GNOC boss Momodou Dibba reiterated his continued support to Gambia Volleyball Federation. He urged GVBF to put more efforts and preparation into the implementation of the project. “I am aware of the progress undertaking at volleyball federation and I am ready to support in all sectors”

The beach volleyball team is on course to qualify for the Rio Olympic games and we are hoping to see the team in Brazil next year he added. I assure you the GNOC’s fullest support to the Olympic team and if we qualify the Gambia beach volleyball team will have the best kits at the games he concluded.

Gambia VB Fed Meets NOC President, Interior Minister for African Dream inspection.

The deputy Permanent Secretary at Ministry of Youths and Sports Abdoulie Kah applauded the federation and assured the CAVB inspector of there tireless support and frequent monitoring of the project. “The Africa Dream Project is a national program and the ministry will do its best to monitor this project for the benefit of Gambian kids” Kah echoed.

The minister of Interior Ousman Sonko commended the Gambia Volleyball Federation for decentralising the sport to provincials in Gambia. Minister Sonko applauded the transparency at the national federation and urged the federation to continue on that trend. “This project as far as am concerned is one of the most successful sports development projects in The Gambia” and that is the reason why I took it very important to launch the project last February.

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Gambia Volleyball Federation President Visits African Dream Project Centres

Gambia Volleyball Federation “GVBF” started another stage of African Dream Project as the federation President Yunusa Barry started a tour to the 4 centers of the project in the Gambian provinces.

The introduction of African Dream Project in December 2014 by the Gambia volleyball federation had denoted the move for the decentralization of volleyball to the grassroots. The project has set up four centers nationwide, Banjul, Serrekunda, Brikama and Farafenni in the North Bank Region of the Gambia. And as part of his tour to the centers the president of Gambia volleyball federation Yunusa Barry and the Project management team visited Farafenni center on Saturday to gaze at the level of readiness at the center.

In his welcome remarks the Director of Africa Dream Project in the Gambia, Bai Dodou Jallow urged the community to encourage and involve schools so as to discourage the students from participating in societal crimes & drug abuse and to discover and nurture the hidden talents at the grassroots.

The African Dream Project is here for Gambians and is a collective responsibility for everyone to support GVBF in realizing it dreams Jallow stated. He added that Farafenni is the only region in Provincial Gambia to have benefited from the project but they have to tighten their belts to show commitment or the center will be moved to another region.

Mr. Yusuf PE teacher at Farafenni Senior Secondary School appealed to the volleyball federation to put more consideration to the center for he believes there are lots of hidden talents in the region.

On his part the President of GVBF Yunusa Barry reiterated his executive’s willingness and commitment to spread the game to the very last village in the Gambia.

He advised the children to maintain discipline at all times and adhere to their coaches and trainers instructions. Sports and physical education is fundamental to the early development of children and youth and the skills learned during play, physical education and sports contribute to the holistic development of young people he added. He reminded the gathering that the ‘’Africa Dream Project’’ is the initiative of the FIVB President Dr. Ary S. Graca who he said wants to see an Africa nation on the podium at world championships. Barry told the children that volleyball is one of the easiest sports to get involved in and isn’t at all expensive to play. If you’re simply looking for some light-hearted fun without the competitiveness, simply gather a group of friends and start playing the game thus the slogan “Keep the ball Flying”

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Angola Men And Nigeria Women Crowned All Africa Games Beach Volleyball Champions

All Africa Games Beach Volleyball- Finals

Angola Men and Nigeria Women’s Beach volleyball teams claimed the gold medals at the Beach Volleyball competition of 2015 All Africa Games held at Kintele Stadium in Brazzaville, Congo on Sunday.

Angola Men’s team pulled off a tough victory over neighbours Mozambique 2-0 (21-18, 21-18) in the final match to capture the gold medal after a great fought.

Men medallists during the national anthem

Nigeria Women’s team had to play a long tiebreaker to beat the favourites South Africa 2-1 (11-21, 21-13, 15-13) to claim their first gold medal in a senior championship.

South Africa men’s made the medal podium fully coming from zone 6 after they overcame Rwanda in the bronze medal match 2-0 (21-13, 21-15).

Rwanda made the podium in women’s competition after they won the bronze medal following their 2-0 (21-17, 21-16) victory over Kenya.

Men and women winners on the podium together with officials

Men’s Final ranking
1. Angola
2. Mozambique
3. South Africa
4. Rwanda
5. Tunisia
6. Sierra Leone
7. Ghana
8. Burundi

Women’s Final ranking
1. Nigeria
2. South Africa
3. Rwanda
4. Kenya
5. Mozambique
6. Algeria
7. Guinea
8. Congo Brazzaville

Nigeria’s Women Beach Volleyball team during National anthem

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Congo Entertain Home Crowd With A Stunning Victory Over Egypt At Men’s AAG

2015 All Africa Games- Men Day 9

Congo Brazzaville surprised 8 time African champions Egypt with a thrilling five set victory 3-2 (25-21, 19-25, 19-25, 25-22, 15-13) in a Marathon of 130 minutes to lead Pool A of Men’s All Africa games at Henry Elende Hall in Brazzaville, Congo on Friday.

Both teams already qualified to the semifinal early on Wednesday, But the stunning victory gave Congo the top of the Pool with a winning streak of 4-0 and left Egypt as runner up with 3-1 at the end of Pool matches.

Mozambique cruised past Botswana 3-0 (25-23, 25-21, 25-23) in their last pool matches, as the winners achieve their single first round victory to improve their record to 1-3 to finish fourth ahead of Botswana who ended their campaign at the fifth position. Nigeria who finished their matches on Wednesday concluded at the third position with 2-2.

Mozambique celebrating their victory

Men’s competition

Mozambique v Botswana 3-0 (25-23, 25-21, 25-23)

Mozambique fought bravely to overcome Botswana 3-0 (25-23, 25-21, 25-23) in 80 minutes of exciting action. With the win Mozambique improved to 1-3 with 3 points, while Botswana dropped to 0-4.

Mozambique used well their attacking strength where Aldevino Nguvo was the match scorer with 14 points. Kabo Moetse led Botswana with 12 points.

Egypt attacking against Congo

Congo Brazzaville v Egypt 3-2 (25-21, 19-25, 19-25, 25-22, 15-13)

Congo Brazzaville played amazing game to overpower giants Egypt 3-2 (25-21, 19-25, 19-25, 25-22, 15-13) in Pool A. Congo finished Pool A matches at the top with 4-0 and 11 points, while Egypt dropped to 3-1 with 10 points.

Congo’s blockers played their best to stop the Egyptian and had 10/9 advantage in stuff blocks. The efficient outside hitter Frank Ndolomat led his team scorers with 17 point. Egypt’s opposite spiker Reda Heikal led Egypt and match scorers with 25 points.

Congo celebrate a point

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Egypt overpower Seychelles to top Pool A at AAG Women’s Volleyball Event

Women’s Volleyball Competition: 2015 All Africa Games- Women Day 9

Brazzaville, Congo, September 10, 2015- Egypt overwhelmed Seychelles 3-0 (25-18, 25-23, 25-16) in the final pool A matches at Women’s All Africa Games at Henry Elende Hall in Brazzaville, Congo on Friday.

The winner continued unbeaten at the end of the preliminary round with 5-0 record to lead the pool followed by Seychelles 4-1 as both teams confirmed semifinal berth. Botswana hammered Ghana 3-0 (25-22, 27-25, 25-14) to finish third of the pool. Senegal overcame Congo Brazzaville 3-0 (25-19, 25-13, 25-14) to finish fourth.

Nigeria celebrating

Egypt v Seychelles 3-0 (25-18, 25-23, 25-16)

Egypt downed Seychelles 3-0 (25-18, 25-23, 25-16) in Pool A Champions decider lasting 65 minutes. Egypt finished their pool matches with a win- loss ratio of 5-0 with 15 points to lead the pool leaving Seychelles in the second position with 11 points from 4-1 to finish second. Both teams already secured semifinal tickets early on Wednesday.

Aya El Shami led the Egyptian scorers with 14 points followed by middle blocker Aya Khaled 10 points. Seychelles big gun Marielle Bonne led Seychelles with 13 points.

Botswana v Ghana 3-0 (25-22, 27-25, 25-14)

Botswana overwhelm Ghana 3-0 (25-22, 27-25, 25-14) in 75 minutes in Pool A match. Botswana finished their pool matches with 3-2 record and 8 points to finish 3rd of the Pool, while Ghana dropped to 1-4 to finish 4th.

Efficient outside hitter Tracy Chaba led Botswana with 17 points, while Mary Addai led Ghana with 10 points.

Congo attacking

Senegal v Congo Brazzaville 3-0 (25-19, 25-13, 25-14)

Senegal overpowered Congo Brazzaville 3-0 (25-19, 25-13, 25-14) in 61 minutes in Pool A. Senegal finished their pool matches with 2-3 record and 8 points in the fourth position, while Congo Brazzaville finished with 0-5 record at the bottom of the pool.

Sow Binetou led the Senegalese scorers with 11 points followed by Sokhna Gueye 9. Olive Bikindou led Congo scorers with 12 points.

Egypt celebrating

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Rwanda, Nigeria And South Africa Claim Double Gender Victories At AAG Beach

All Africa Games Beach Volleyball- Day 2

Nigeria beat Gambia

Rwanda, Nigeria and South Africa teams were the heroes of day 2 of the Beach Volleyball competition at the 2015 All Africa Games as those teams had stunning victories at both men’s and Women’s competitions at new Kintele Stadium in Brazzaville, Congo on Thursday.

Rwanda Men’s team emerged victorious against Zimbabwe 2-0, while their women counterparts defeated also Zimbabwe in the same score.

Nigerian Men overwhelmed emerging Gambia team 2-0, while their women defeated Congo RD 2-0. South Africa had also double gender victories as their men beat Algeria 2-0 and the women topped Senegal 2-0.

The competition is held in 3 courts at the new Kintele Stadium in Brazzaville, Congo with the participation of 18 men and 16 women teams

South Africa women in action

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2015 All Africa Games- Volleyball Women’s Day 7: Seychelles And Egypt Through To Semifinal

Dark horses Seychelles and Egypt confirmed semifinal slots at Women’s All Africa Games after both teams continued their unbeaten campaign with fourth victory against Congo Brazzaville and Ghana at Henry Elende Hall in Brazzaville, Congo on Wednesday.

Egypt hammered Ghana 3-0 (25-21, 25-17, 25-15) to improve to 4-0 to clinch the top of the pool with 12 points followed by Seychelles 4-0 also but with 11 points. Botswana upset Senegal to come third with 2-2 record (5 points), Senegal 1-3 (5 points), Ghana 1-3 (3 points) and Congo Brazzaville 0-4.

Senegal double block against Botswana

Botswana v Senegal 3-2 (25-17, 20-25, 25-21, 23-25, 17-15)

Botswana overcame Senegal in epic tiebreaker 3-2 (25-17, 20-25, 25-21, 23-25, 17-15) in a Marathon lasting 121 minutes. Botswana led 1-0 and 2-1 and were ahead in the 4th set before they lost narrowly to allow the Senegalese to extend the match to tiebreak. in the tebreak Senegal led 8-2, but Botswana fought bravely to decrease the point deficit gradually till they won 17-15.

Botswana improved to 2-2 with 5 points, while Senegal dropped to 1-3 with also 5 points. Botswana’s big gun Gasekgonwe Gaoleseletese led her team and match scorers with 27 points, followed by Tracy Chaba 24. Sow Binetou led Botswana’s attacker with 17 points followed by Fatou Diouf 13.

Mariem Metwally of Egypt spiking

Egypt v Ghana 3-0 (25-21, 25-17, 25-15)

Egypt overcame shaky start in reception to top Ghana 3-0 (25-21, 25-17, 25-15) in 68 minutes. The winner secured a semifinal ticket from Pool A with 4-0 win- loss ratio, while Ghana dropped to 1-3. Mariem Metwally led Egypt’s scorers with 16 points followed by Aya El Shami 11 points. Adjei Benedicta led Ghana’s scorers with 7 points.

Egypt started the match with a lot of mistakes in reception and digging allowing Ghana team to lead 16-7 before they regained their stability to win the first set narrowly 25-21 before they correct the mistakes relatively to win the match in straight sets.

Seychelles Attack

Seychelles v Congo Brazzaville 3-0 (25-6, 25-13, 25-13)

Seychelles continued their winning rhythm after they crush hosts Congo Brazzaville 3-0 (25-6, 25-13, 25-13) to confirm a semifinal ticket. Seychelles improved their win- loss ratio to 4-0, while Congo dropped to 0-4.

Jerina Bonne led Seychelles scorers with 11 points followed by her daughter Marielle Bonne 9 points. Olive Bikindou led the losers with only 8 points.

2015 All Africa Games Volleyball Men Day 7: Congo Brazzaville And Egypt Book Semifinal Tickets

2015 All Africa Games- Men Day 7

Host Congo Brazzaville and favourites Egypt booked their qualification tickets to the semifinal of Volleyball competition at Men’s All Africa Games after both teams continued their winning streak with 3rd win in a row in Pool A against Mozambique and Nigeria respectively at Henry Elende Hall in Brazzaville, Congo on Wednesday.

The two winners secured the top two position in Pool A with 9 points each and they will meet face to face on Friday to determine their final ranking at the end of the preliminary round. Nigeria finished their matches in the third position from a win- loss ratio of 2-2 with 6 points ahead of both Botswana and Mozambique with 0-3.

Congo celebrating

Men’s competition

Congo Brazzaville v Mozambique 3-0 (25-14, 25-10, 28-26)

Congo Brazzaville pulled off a straight sets victory (25-14, 25-10, 28-26) over Mozambique in 67 minutes in Pool A. The host team widely led the first and second sets before Mozambique played aggressively in the third set to lead several times befoe Congo won the crucial points to win narrowly 28-26.

Congo improved their win- loss ratio to 3-0 with 9 points, while Mozambique dropped to 0-3. Abrahis Nkouka led the winners with 11 points followed by Exauce Ilouni 10. Aldevino Nguvo led the losers with 9 points.

Egypt v Nigeria 3-1 (25-21, 24-26, 25-21, 25-21)

Egypt beat Nigeria 3-1 (25-21, 24-26, 25-21, 25-21) in a thriller lasting 79 minutes. After the Egyptian team won the first set Nigeria played their best in the competition to win the second set 26-24 and fought very well to make the Egyptian opportunity to win the third and fourth sets more difficult.

Egypt improved to 3-0 with 9 points while Nigeria dropped to 2-2 with 6 points. Opposite attacker Reda Haikal led the Egyptian scorers with 31 points figuring the competition best scoring performance till now followed by Ahmed Meghawry 10. Mathew Ejeh led the Nigerian team with 13 points followed by Seiyfa Dikiyai 9.

Egypt celebrating