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.
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.
Seychelles’ second win against Botswana highlighted Day 3 action at Women’s Volleyball competition in All Africa games at Henry Elende Hall in Brazzaville, Congo on Saturday. Egypt went also for second win against hosts Congo Brazzaville, while African giants Senegal rebounded after the opening loss to win the second match against Ghana.
Seychelles fought for 2 hours to clinch a 3-1 (25-16, 25-21, 21-25, 25-23) victory over battling Botswana, while Egypt overcame Congo 3-0 (25-9, 25-6, 25-6). Senegal figured the first victory against Ghana 3-1 (25-16, 18-25, 25-21, 25-23).
Egypt led Pool A at the end of Day 3 with 6 points from 2-0, followed by Seychelles 5 points (2-0), Senegal 4 points (1-1), Ghana 3 points (1-1), Botswana and Congo Brazzaville 0 (0-2).
Egypt celebrating the victory
Egypt v Congo Brazzaville 3-0 (25-9, 25-6, 25-6)
Egypt used all their registered players to outclass host team Congo Brazzaville 3-0 (25-9, 25-6, 25-6) in Pool A of Women’s competition in 52 minutes. The winners dominated the match through their spike service where they had 10-1 advantage in ace services beside another big ratio 9-3 in stuff blocks.
Sara Ahmed led the Egyptian scorers with 10 points followed by Farida Alaskalany 8. Petronie Nkoka led the losers with 7. Egypt improved their win- loss ratio to 2-0, while Congo dropped to 0-2
Senegal v Ghana 3-1 (25-16, 18-25, 25-21, 25-23)
Senegal recovered from the opening defeat against Seychelles to capture their first win against the resurgent Ghana team 3-1 (25-16, 18-25, 25-21, 25-23) in day 3 of Pool A at women’s competition of All Africa Games.
After Senegal won the first set, Ghana returned back aggressively to draw 1-1 before the middle blocker Sokhna Gueye led her team back to win two sets in their way to 3-1 victory. Gueye led her team scorers with 16 points, equal to Fatou Diouf. Gloria Mensah led Ghana’s scorers with 9 points. Senegal’s record became 1-1, while Ghana’s record dropped to 1-1.
Seychelles Attack
Seychelles v Botswana 3-1 (25-16, 25-21, 21-25, 25-23)
Seychelles booked their second win in Pool A of Women’s Volleyball competition at All Africa Games after they took over the solid Botswana team 3-1 (25-16, 25-21, 21-25, 25-23) in a thrilling encounter lasting in 121 minutes. For the second match in a raw Seychelles big gun Marielle Bonne led her team scorers with 19 points to lead also the competition scorers at the end of Day 3. Botswana’s efficient hitter Gasekgonwe led the losers with 19 points in their fighting efforts.
What made the difference in the tight match was the high quality service they played to make an advantage of 8-0 in aces. Seychelles improved to 2-0, while as Botswana dropped to 0-2.
All Africa Games Women’s Volleyball’s best Performances
Top Scorer by Day
Day 1: 17- Leonida Kassya of Kenya v Algeria on September 2
Day 2: 29- Marielle Bonne of Seychelles v Senegal on September 3
Day 3: 19- Marielle Bonne of Botswana v Seychelles on September 5
19- Gasekgonwe of Seychelles v Senegal on September 5
Top Scoring Performances
29- Marielle Bonne of Seychelles v Senegal on September 3
27- Sow Binetou of Senegal v Seychelles on September 3
19- Marielle Bonne of Botswana v Seychelles on September 5
19- Gasekgonwe of Seychelles v Senegal on September 5
17- Tracy Chaba of Botswana v Egypt on September 3
17- Leonida Kassya of Kenya v Algeria on September 2
17- Barilia Marilia of Mozambique v Nigeria on Septeber 2
17- Mercy Promise of Nigeria v Mozambique on Septeber 2
Elwani with Ghana player Mary Addai
Top Individual Serving Performances
6- Marielle Bonne of Seychelles v Senegal on September 3
5- Marielle Bonne of Seychelles v Botswana on September 5
4- Safia Boukhima of Algeria v Kenya on September 2
4- Ibaimo Assiat of Mozambique v Nigeria on September 2
Top Team Serving Performances
12- Seychelles v Senegal on September 3
10- Egypt v Congo on September 5
9- Senegal v Seychelles on September 3
8- Seychelles v Botswana on September 5
8- Senegal v Ghana on September 5
8- Ghana v Senegal on September 5
Top Individual Blocking Performances
6- Stephanie Fotso of Cameroon v Cape Verde on September 3
5- Josphine Andoh of Ghana v Senegal on September 5
5- Sokhna Gueye of Senegal v Seychelles on September 3
5- Joan Chelegat of Kenya v Algeria on September 2
Top Team Blocking Performances
18- Kenya v Algeria on September 2
14- Senegal v Seychelles on September 3
14- Ghana v Senegal on September 5
CAVB President with senegal
Highest Scoring Sets
Day 1: 25-23 Algeria v Kenya (1st Set) on September 2
Day 2: 32-30 Egypt v Botswana (1st set) on September 3
Day 3: 25-23 Senegal v Ghana (4th set) on September 5
25-23 Seychelles v Botswana (4th)
Highest Scoring Matches
Day 1: Kenya v Algeria 3-1 (23-25, 25-19, 25-15, 25-23) – 180 points
Day 2: Seychelles v Senegal 3-2 (25-17, 25-19, 23-25, 22-25, 18-16) – 215 points
Day 3: Seychelles v Botswana 3-1 (25-16, 25-21, 21-25, 25-23) – 181 points
Brazzaville, Congo, September 3, 2015- Algeria escaped early Rwandan dominance to win a thrilling tiebreaker 3-2 (27-29, 25-17, 25-19, 24-26, 15-10) in Day 2 of All Africa Games Men’s tournament held at Henry Elende Hall in Brazzaville, Congo on Thursday.
Algeria earned their first win in Pool B of the competition, while Nigeria outclassed Botswana 3-0 (25-18, 25-22, 25-15) in Pool A. Gambia reported no show in Pool A, so they are considered disqualified in Pool A.
Egypt and Nigeria led Pool A with 3 points from 1-0 record followed by Botswana and Mozambique 0-1.
Cameroon led Pool B with a win 3-0 against Ghana in their first day gaining 3 points ahead of Algeria and Cape Verde 2 points from 1-0, then Seychelles and Rwanda 1 point followed by Ghana 0.
Men’s competition
Nigeria v Botswana 3-0 (25-18, 25-22, 25-15)
Nigeria beat Botswana 3-0 (25-18, 25-22, 25-15) in Pool A during 70 minutes. Mattew Ejeh led the Nigerian scorers with 11 points, while Kabo Moetse was the best scorer in the loser side with 10 points. With a dominance in both serving and blocking activity, Nigeria dominated the match using also the experience of their veteran players like Emmanuel Jatto.
Rwanda triple block against Algeria
Algeria v Rwanda 3-2 (27-29, 25-17, 25-19, 24-26, 15-10)
Algeria fought 123 minutes to overcome Rwanda 3-2 (27-29, 25-17, 25-19, 24-26, 15-10) in grueling 5 set match showing a lot of thrills. After Rwanda led in the first set narrowly, Algeria came back to win the second and third sets and missed the match point at the fourth set, before Rwanda recovered to win the set narrowly 26-24. Algeria used their tight blockers in the tiebreak to settle the victory. Christophe Mukunzi led the Rwandan and match scorers with 23 points, while Ould Cherchali led the winners woith 16 points including 3 stuff blocks.
Oualou Tizi instructing
All Africa Games Men beat Performances
Top Scorer by Day
Day 1: 25- Valdir Reis of Cape verde v Seychelles on September 2
Day 2: 23- Christophe Mukunzi of Rwanda v Algeria on September 3
Top Scoring Performances
25- Valdir Reis of Cape verde v Seychelles on September 2
23- Christophe Mukunzi of Rwanda v Algeria on September 3
19- Ould Charchali of Algeria v Rwanda on September 3
15- Rodney Kong of Seychelles v Cape Verde on September 2
Top Individual Serving Performances
2- Steven Cruz of Cape Verde v Seychelles on September 2
Top Team Serving Performances
5- Algeria v Rwanda on September 3
5- Nigeria v Botswana on September 3
4- Cameroon v Ghana on September 2
4- Cape Verde v Seychelles on September 2
Top Individual Blocking Performances
5- Jordan Agbevanu of Ghana v Cameroon on September 2
4- Valdir Reis of Cape verde v Seychelles on September 2
Top Team Blocking Performances
16- Cape Verde v Seychelles on September 2
11- Algeria v Rwanda on September 3
10- Ghana v Cameroon on September 2
Highest Scoring Sets
Day 1: 25-23 Cape Verde v Seychelles (4th Set) on September 2
Day 2: 29-27 Rwanda v Algeria (1st set) on September 3
Highest Scoring Matches
Day 1 Cape Verde v Seychelles 3-2 (25-21, 22-25, 18-25, 25-23, 15-12) – 211 points
Day 2 Algeria v Rwanda 3-2 (27-29, 25-17, 25-19, 24-26, 15-10) – 217 points
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