The opening day also features what is sure to be a thrilling encounter between hosts Cameroon, who are eager to take full advantage of their home support, and underdogs Ghana.
Algeria, meanwhile, will have a rest day.
The five teams are competing for one berth to the London 2012 Olympic Games, with the winners decided on January 21.
The technical meeting of the competition was held at the Mont Febe Hotel late on Monday evening where the schedule of the tournament was confirmed.
The technical meeting was attended by Control Committee president Majoré Louis Timba, Sports Organization Committee Delegate Morakinyo Ebenezer (NGR), Referee Delegate Hassan Ahmed, CAVB Technical director Howyda Mondy, VIS Supervisor Mohamed Lasmi and VIS assistant Hesham Mohamed.
Match Schedule
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 :
– 16h00: EGY v TUN
– 18h00: CMR v GHA
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 :
– 16h00: GHA v EGY
– 18h00: ALG v CMR
Thursday, January 19, 2012 :
– 16h00: EGY v ALG
– 18h00: TUN v GHA
Friday, January 20, 2012 :
– 16h00: ALG v TUN
– 18h00: CMR v EGY
Saturday, January 21, 2012 :
– 14h00: GHA v ALG
– 18h00: TUN v CMR