Algeria
The final tournament, which qualifies the winner for the FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship Italy 2014, was supposed to feature seven national teams but due to the late arrival and consequent withdrawal of Ghana, it is now a six nation tournament.
Egypt overcame Botswana in straight sets 3-0 (25-21, 25-11, 25-17) in 81 minutes. Their better reception and powerful attacks were the key factors to their win.
The 2013 African Nations Championship silver medallists Cameroon flew past the DR Congo 3-0 (25-14, 25-9, 25-14) in 72 minutes.
Results and schedule:
Day 1 – February 23
13:45: Egypt – Botswana 3-0
16:00: Cameroon – Congo 3-0
Day 2 – February 24
13:45: Egypt – Cameroon
18:15: Nigeria – Algeria
Day 3 – February 25
16:00: Botswana – Nigeria
18:15: DR Congo – Egypt
Day 4 – February 26
16:00: Nigeria – Cameroon
18:15: Algeria – Botswana
Day 5 – February 27
16:00: DR Congo – Nigeria
18:15: Cameroon – Algeria
Day 6 – February 28
13:45: Botswana – Cameroon
16:00: Nigeria – Egypt
18:15: Algeria – Congo
Day 7 – March 1
16.00: DR Congo – Botswana
18:15: Egypt – Algeria
For more articles check out Latest news.
To back in front page of news click on News.