Kampala, Uganda, April 22, 2015- Kenya issued a statement of intent at the Zone V All Africa Games Qualifiers when they defeated Egypt 3-1 (25-16, 21-25, 25-21, 25-20) at the MTN Arena in Kampala, Uganda on Tuesday.
Kenya took early control of the game with a 25-16 lead after Egypt faltered on the back court defence. Monica Biama, Ruth Jepngetich and Edith Mukuvulani didn’t only show their attacking prowess but were vital on net defence.
Biama’s reception and court cover with libero Elizabeth Wanyama provided good cover. With Kenya trailing 14-11 in the second set, Jepngetich had back to back killing blocks, moments later Egypt’s Aya Shams attacked out (14-12), With Kenya leading 15-14, captain Janet Wanja served to the net (15-15) while Mohamed Doaa served out to give Kenya the advantage again, 15-15. Moments later, Kenya surrendered a three point lead 15-18 as Lydia Maiyo had a quiet evening: She rarely troubled the Egyptians.
Egypt got to the 20-point mark as Kenya’s reception deserted them. Trailing 19-21, coach David Lung’aho brought on Noel Murambi for Jepbgetich, but that didn’t stop the Egyptian attack and cover to operate (20-23). Esther Wangeci served in the net (20-23) before Mercy Moim attacked out (20-24) and later Egypt leveled the game with a 25-21 win.
Kenya overwhelm Egypt in Zone 5 All Africa Games qualifiers
The third set was end-to-end as Kenya tried to gain the lead, but were also let down by Wanja’s short in position two that Egypt on so many occasions used as a scapegoat. Egypt led by one (16-15) going into the second technical timeout of the set. Jepngetich faltered on her block, as on several occasions, net fouls by her were called by the first referee. Lung’aho substituted her for Biama.
Kenya were three points away from gaining the lead at 22-20 when Ramze Fazah hit out (23-20) Egypt pulled one back but good net defence from Mukuvulani made it 24-21. Amine Sara hit as Kenya gained the lead again 25-21.
The Wanja-led side was required to hold its nerves going into the fourth and they did as they built a five-point lead (13-8). It was excellent services and cover that frustrated the Egyptian reception and cover respectively.
The lead was later stretched to eight (20-12) and from then on, won the set 25-20. Kenya play Ethiopia today in their second game of the campaign as Uganda takes on Egypt.
The FIVB Beach Volleyball Grassroots Course under the Volleyball Cooperation Programme concluded April 15 to 18, 2015 led by FIVB Instructor Mr Yaniv Noyman from Israel.
The course gathered 25 participants from all over the Uganda, including one from Namibia, who have some experience in the game as players, referees, administrators and officials. The participants showed a lot of motivation in learning more about the sport.
Participants at the FIVB VCP Beach Volleyball Grassroots Course in Kampala, Uganda
Uganda were one of the pioneers in the development of beach volleyball in Africa since 1996, which helped in the conduct of the course.
The course was well organised by the national federation led by the president of the beach volleyball committee, Mr Robert Mofaht Masaba and supervised by Uganda VB Fed President Sadik Nasiwu.
At 32 years, Ugandan Vision Volleyball Camp’s (VVC) Josephine Nammanda is contemplating retirement from the sport. Actually 2015 could be her last season on the big stage.
Yet, her performance at the just-concluded Women’s African Club Championship in Cairo, Egypt is one that makes many believe she still has a lot to offer. Nammanda (56 points), Peace Busingye (66 points) and Zaina Kagoya (52 points) were the best performers in the six games VVC played on their way to finishing seventh out of 13 teams in the Cairo event.
That is the best ever position by any Ugandan club at the women and men’s championships combined. “After losing the first set against Injis below 15 points, we realised that our Ugandan version of volleyball wouldn’t take us anywhere,” Coach Hannington Nsubuga said. “And we needed to step up as a team, that’s when Jose (Nammanda) Zaina, and Peace decided to lead to by example,” he added. Nammanda top scored for VVC with 16 points with Busingye (13), Nabbuto (10) and Vivian Adeke (10) all managing double figures as they recovered from the first set setback to defeat Injis 3-1 (13-25, 25-15, 25-23, 25-15) in their opening fixture.
Nammanda top scored with 14 points, four of those off the block, as she inspired VVC to a 3-2 (24-26, 25-20, 20-25, 25-22, 15-11) win over ARSU of Seychelles to make the last eight.
Nammanda’s nine points weren’t enough to see VVC past Al Shams in the quarterfinals but Busingye led in that encounter with nine as they lost 3-0 (25-17, 25-10, 25-10).
VVC defeated Cameroonian outfit FAP 3-1 (25-20, 23-25, 25-20, 26-24) to finish seventh overall with Nammanda managing 11 points, Nabbuto 13 and Busingye 16 as Kagoya led with 18 points.
Papua New Guinea (PNG) has taken the top prize in the Pepsi ICC Development Programme Annual Awards 2014, claiming the Best Overall Cricket Development Programme award.
PNG had a tremendous 2014, with its senior men’s team achieving One-Day International (ODI) status, while the PNG Women’s side qualified for its first ever ICC Women’s World T20 Qualifier. This on-field success has, however, been underpinned by a highly successful domestic development programme that has resulted in significant participation growth over the past decade. There are now close to 200,000 cricket participants in PNG.
Keith Dennis, former chairman of Jersey Cricket Board, was posthumously awarded the Lifetime Achievement award thanks to his efforts in developing cricket in Jersey dating back to the 1950’s. Mr Dennis sadly passed away during 2014 whilst supporting Jersey in its successful ICC World Cricket League Division 5 campaign.
The Spirit of Cricket Award was given to Thailand to acknowledge its work with underprivileged Hill tribe children and orphans in Northern Thailand, providing them with education alongside cricket activities.
This picture was taken during a coaching session at Villa 21/24 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This session was part of the ICC’s Social Responsibility Project – “Caacupe”. The picture illustrates how cricket can be used as a tool for integration by bringing the sport to the underprivileged and providing them with options to maintain a healthy life. This particular picture shows an attempted run out in the streets of Barracas.
Argentina picked up the photo of the year award (see attached) for its photo capturing street cricket being played in Buenos Aires.
Other winners were Ahmad Feisal Tajuddin of the Malaysia Cricket Association, who won the Volunteer of the Year award thanks to his work growing cricket at all levels in Malaysia and Habib Mugalula from the Uganda Cricket Association who won the Women’s Cricket ‘Behind the Scenes’ award for her work developing Women’s cricket in Jinja, Uganda.
The judging panel featured ICC Chairman Mr Srinivasan and former Presidents Mr Alan Isaac and Mr Mustafa Kamal.
ICC’s Head of Global Development Tim Anderson said: “I’m pleased to be able to congratulate the 2014 Award winners who have all demonstrated incredible dedication to growing our sport. It’s particularly encouraging that PNG’s rise is being driven by outstanding local development structures, alongside strong local partnerships.”
“It’s also important to note the diversity of this year’s winners, who, together with the Associate Members who recently competed in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, are demonstrating the strength of cricket’s development outside its traditional territories.”
All Pepsi ICC Development Programme Annual Awards 2014 winners receive a cricket equipment grant to its national cricket body.
The prizes are as follows:
· Best Overall Cricket Development Programme ($5,000)
· Lifetime Service Award ($2,000)
· Volunteer of the Year ($2,000)
· Women’s Cricket Behind the Scenes Award ($2,000)
· Spirit of Cricket Award ($2,000)
· Photo of the Year ($1,000)
The 2014 winners are:
· Best Overall Cricket Development Programme – Papua New Guinea
· Lifetime Service Award – Jersey
· Volunteer of the Year – Malaysia
· Women’s Cricket Behind the Scenes Award – Uganda
· Spirit of Cricket Award – Thailand
· Photo of the Year – Argentina
The Nigerian senior male national basketball team, the D’Tigers have been pitted against former champions and host Tunisia in Group A at the draws for the 2015 FIBA Africa Basketball Championship which took place at the Carthage Acropolium in Tunis on Saturday.
The D’Tigers are ranked 24th in the World and 3rd in Africa will be hoping to roar past no 4 ranked Tunisia, who last won the competition in 2011. Also seeded in the group is a little known Uganda who are making their debut at the continental showpiece and the 1st of 3 wild card teams which will be announced at the end of April by FIBA Africa.
The tournament which will be held from 19-30 August in the Tunisian cities of Nabeul and Tunis will serve as a qualifying event for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
Nigeria’s Men’s Basketball team D’Tigers
In Group B, defending champions Angola who will be gunning for their 12th title under the tutelage of new but experienced coach Moncho Lopez , will battle against Mozambique, Morocco and another Wild Card entry.While Afrobasket 2013 runners up, Egypt will hope to go a step further than their fairytale run carried them in Abidjan as set up an interesting match up against West African foes in Cameroon and Mali who threw up a suprise to qualify ahead of 2013 bronze medalist Senegal alongside Gabon makes up group C.
Finally the Elephants of Cote d’ivoire who dramatically ended up 4th at home in 2013 will have the Nigerian born Alex Uwora tutored Cape Verde to battle against, debutant Zimbabwe and the 3rd wild card pick to compete against in Group D.
It is the third time that Tunisia will get to stage the Afrobasket, having previously hosted it in 1965 and 1987.
Seven teams tabled bids for the 3 Wild cards available to the Tunisian showpiece. Amongst which are South Africa, Algeria, Central African Republic, Rwanda, Senegal, Congo and Guinea.
2015 Women’s African Club Championship- Standings 5 to 12
Tunisian Referee Rym Chebil in action
The standings from 5 to 12 were settled at the 2015 Women’s African Club Championship after the ranking matches held on Saturday at 6 October Hall in Cairo, Egypt with defending champions Algeria’s GSP going back 4 positions to finish at the fifth position after they beat Revenue Authority of Rwanda 3-1 (19-25, 25-19, 25-6, 25-22).
Kenya Pipeline face Egypt’s giants Ahly in the final of the competition on Sunday at 20:00 local time preceded by the bronze medal match between Tunisia’s Carthage and Egypt’s Shams at 18:00.
Vision (Uganda) emerged with the best finish for their country in the prestigious event as they cruised past FAP (Cameroon) 3-1 (25-20, 23-25, 25-20, 26-24) to finish seventh.
ARSU of Seychelles overcame Injis of Cameroon 3-0 (25-22, 25-21, 25-22) in the 9th and 10th positions, while KCB of Kenya trounced Kutlwano of Botswana 3-0 (25-22, 25-12, 25-20) in the 11th and 12th places. Saltigue of Senegal already finished their matches earlier at the 13th and last position.
The matches were transmitted live on Egyptian TV
5th and 6th positions
GSP (Algeria) v RRA (Rwanda) 3-1 (19-25, 25-19, 25-6, 25-22)
GSP Algeria rebounded from a set behind to overwhelm RRA Rwanda 3-1 (19-25, 25-19, 25-6, 25-22) in the 5th and 6th positions in 101 minutes.
The Rwandan team surprised the Algerians with disciplined line up and showed good attacking power to win the first set 25-29 before the Algerian team returned back to their strategy through the outside hitters to win three consecutive sets. Outside hitter Zohra Bensalem led the Algerian scorers with 16 points, while the Rwandan Serphine Mukantambara led her team scorers with the same number of points.
ARSU in defensive action
7th and 8th positions
Vision (Uganda) v FAP (Cameroon) 3-1 (25-20, 23-25, 25-20, 26-24)
Uganda’s Vision fought for 122 minutes to win FAP of Cameroon 3-1 (25-20, 23-25, 25-20, 26-24) in the 7th and 8th positions. This is the best finish for Ugandan team in the competition history as they finished 7th, which is better than the previous best finish at the 8th position for Ndeji University in the 2013 edition. FAP was ranked 8th.
Zaina Kagoya led the Ugandan scorers with 18 points followed by peace Busingye 16 points. FAP’s outside hitter Jaquline Ntozi contributed 21 points as the match best scorer.
KCB blocking
9th and 10th positions
ARSU (Seychelles) v Injis (Cameroon) 3-0 (25-22, 25-21, 25-22)
ARSU Seychelles ended their championship’s campaign in the best way after they surprised the more experienced Injis of Cameroon 3-0 (25-22, 25-21, 25-22) in the 9th and 10th positions. ARSU finished 9th in their competition’s input, while Injis came in the 10th position.
As usual the strong outside hitter Marielle Bonne led Seychelles’ scorers with 16 points followed by Gerina Bonne 13. Honorine Djakao led Injis’ scorers with 8 points.
11th and 12th positions
KCB (Kenya) v Kutlwano (Botswana) 3-0 (25-22, 25-12, 25-20)
KCB of Kenya played their best in the competition to take over Kutlwano of Botswana 3-0 (25-22, 25-12, 25-20) in the 11 and 12 positions in a match lasting 74 minutes. KCB end the competition in the 11th position which is their worst finish in the competition, while Kutlwano finished at the 12th.
Naomi Too led KCB scorers with 15 points followed by Edinah Rotich 12 points, while Karabo Molefha led the loser’s scorers with 9 points.
Vision celebrating the best ever finish for a Ugandan team
Final and Bronze Medal on Sunday April 5, 2015
Bronze Medal Match: 18:00 Carthage (Tunisia) v Shams (Egypt)
Since their inception last year, Uganda’s Vision Volleyball Camp’s (VVC) coach Hannington Nsubuga has publicly confessed that the team’s target is not only to compete locally but also internationally.
The NSSF Volleyball League and National Clubs Championship holders leave Wednesday evening for their maiden appearance at the African Clubs Championship in Cairo Egypt slated for March 26-April 5.
The team seems to be in fine form, they have lifted all the championship they have participated in with too much ease this year.
Of course riding on last year’s form that saw the club win nine title in 11 finals, VVC have this term defended the Joan Cox Memorial Championship and won the Ndejje Open last month.
VVC vs Ndejje
Last weekend in Jinja they also defended the Jinja Open after defeating former superpower KAVC 3-0 (25-21, 25-15, 25-14) in the finals.
“I believe the team is in fine form and in the right state of mind to compete,” Nsubuga told cavb.org after the final in Jinja.
“Playing at such an event will expose the team to ta totally new kind of volleyball and that should elevate us to greater heights,” he added.
VVC will be banking on players like Prossy Alobo, Shamim Makongoro and Peace Busingye who have played at this stage before.
Alobo played for Nkumba and Ndejje Elites in the past just like the latter two did with Ndejje.
“Those three should be able to help the team stand firmly since they know what to expect at this stage.”
But also Josephine Nammanda and Milly Laker boast of vast experience gained from their involvement with the national team since 2013.
VVC will be looking at emulating Ndejje who defied odds to reach the last eight of the competition in 2013 in Antananarivo Madagascar in their maiden appearance.
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)
Silver medallists, Esperance
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)
Bronze Medallists, Etoile Sportive du Sahel
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)
CAVB President and CC president with the referees
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.
MVP Ahmed Kotb
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.
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
The Tournament’s best players
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)
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)
Ten times Champions Ahly celebrate win against Zamalek
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)
The VIP tribune,
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)
Hamza nagga spiking against an Esperance double block
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.
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)
Referees of the Esperance vs Etoile match
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
Etoile supporters
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
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.
Ittihad Tangier of Morocco celebrate the third victory over Autoridade of Mozambique
Pool A
Etoile Sportive du Sahel (Tunisia) v Ittihad Tangier (Morocco) 3-0 (25-19, 25-16, 25-20)
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.
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.
Bourj’s Kerboua serving
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.
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.
KAVC
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)
an Egyptian Player In Action at the Pyramids Garden, Cairo
Rwanda men and women beach volleyball teams led the first day of Zone 5, Pool 9 of the CAVB Continental Cup held in Pyramids gardens in Cairo, Egypt.
In Men’s Competition Rwanda beat Sudan 4-0 in 4 matches showing big dominance for the winners who gained 8 points against 4 for Sudan.
The second match was a thrilling one between hosts Egypt and Uganda as the home team won the first match 2-1 before Uganda came back to win the second match 2-1 to draw 1-1 in matches. Again Egypt rebounded to win the third match 2-1, but Uganda replied quickly to win the fourth match 2-1 and draw 2-2 in matches to extend the encounter to the golden set which was overwhelmed by Egypt 15-13.
In the women’s matches Rwanda beat Egypt in three consecutive matches before Egypt won the fourth as the emerging Rwandan against 9 points versus 6 for Egypt
Rwanda ladies In Action at the Pyramids Garden, Cairo
There is little more than a month to go to the IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Guiyang 2015 on Sunday 28 March when the spotlight will be shone on the Chinese city.
The oldest of the IAAF World Athletics Series competitions, this year’s event will be the 41st staging of the global cross-country contest. It will also be the third time the championships have been held in Asia, following the 2006 edition in Fukuoka and the 2009 event in Amman.
Preliminary entries suggest this year’s championships will be bigger than the past three editions. An expected 460 athletes from 56 countries are set to compete in Guiyang, surpassing the numbers from 2013 (400 athletes from 41 countries), 2011 (423 athletes from 51 countries) and 2010 (437 athletes from 51 countries).
On Sunday 28 March athletes will compete in four races over the conventional distances for the championships: senior men – 12km, senior women and junior men – 8km, junior women – 4km.
In 2013 Kenya won three of the four individual team titles, but seven nations made it on to the medals table; the last time more countries made it on to the podium was back in 2004.
Kenya has topped the medals table at the past four editions of the World Cross Country Championships, but throughout the years Ethiopia has proved to be their toughest opposition and that trend looks set to continue this year.
Uganda and Eritrea are also expected to pose a formidable threat, but the hunt for medals is not restricted to African countries. In 2013, USA took team silver in the senior men’s race, finishing ahead of Kenya. Meanwhile, Japan and Great Britain traditionally field strong teams in the junior women’s race and could challenge for a podium place.
The championship course, which is located in a mountainous area approximately 30km away from the city and is set in and around a horse racing circuit, is a well-known facility which since 2000 has hosted Asian and national cross-country championships.
The start and finish areas are situated in the flat centre of the horse racing circuit and benefit from permanent spectator tribunes. However, the vast majority of the course is undulating, set on and around the sides of a large hill which dominates one side of the track. With the addition of man-made obstacles, the course will be true test of endurance over a traditional cross-country running terrain.
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