Match of the Pool A between Rwanda and Senegal was suspended. Reasons are still not officially announced but unofficially we find out that the match was suspended due to a possible violation of the rules on changing sports nationality for several Rwanda players. Obtaining and changing a country passport is not enough, because when changing a sports nationality/passport, the FIVB determined the whole procedure, which must also receive final confirmation and approval from the highest body in world volleyball – FIVB. Rwanda is among the teams that have already advanced to the semi-finals with two wins from Pool A, but we have to wait for the official reason for this suspension of the match and the final decision.
Two matches were scheduled in Pool B at the African Nations Championship. In the first match, Kenya recorded third victory and a secure place in the semifinals. Kenya defeated Burundi 3-0 (25-8, 25-9, 25-11). In the second match of Pool B Tunisia defeated DR Congo 3-0 (25-17, 25-16, 25-17). Cameroon and Kenya advanced to the semi-finals of Pool B even before the last day of the preliminary round.
The 2021 African Nations Women’s Championship is the 20th edition of this event, and the tournament is also played in Kigali, Rwanda as well as the men’s championship.
The teams are divided into 2 pools. Rwanda, Senegal, Morocco and Nigeria are in Pool A, while Cameroon, Kenya (9 titles of African champions), Tunisia, DR Congo and Burundi are drawn in Pool B.
Pool A: Rwanda, Senegal, Morocco, Nigeria
12.09. Nigeria – Senegal 3-0
12.09. Rwanda – Morocco 3-1
13.09. Nigeria – Rwanda 0-3
15.09. Senegal – Morocco 0-3
16.09. Rwanda – Senegal – SUSPENDED
17.09. Morocco – Nigeria
Pool B: Cameroon, Kenya, Burundi, Tunisia, DR Congo
12.09. Cameroon v Kenya 3-0
12.09. Burundi V DR Congo 0-3
13.09. Tunisia – Cameroon 0-3
13.09. DR Congo – Kenya 0-3
15.09. Cameroon – Burundi 3-0
15.09. Kenya – Tunisia 3-0
16.09. Kenya – Burundi 3-0
16.09. Tunisia – DR Congo 3-0
17.09. Cameroon – DR Congo
17.09. Tunisia – Burundi
- The two best teams from each group advance to the semifinals.
