In a commanding display, Egypt triumphed over Burundi in the debut match of the Men’s African Nations Volleyball Championship held in Cairo, Egypt. With a resounding 3-0 victory (25-11, 25-8, 25-10), Egypt demonstrated its prowess on the court. As the tournament unfolds, the first round of group stage matches continues tomorrow.
Group Stages and Contenders
Teams have been divided into four pools for the first phase of the championship, competing to secure the best positions before the knockout stages.
- Pool A: Egypt, Burundi, Algeria
- Pool B: Tunisia, Mali, Tanzania, Chad
- Pool C: Cameroon, Kenya, Ghana, Libya
- Pool D: Morocco, Rwanda, Senegal, Gambia
Favorites and Dark Horses
According to pre-tournament predictions, Egypt is the clear favorite to win, buoyed by home advantage and a strong volleyball tradition. However, Tunisia, Morocco, and Cameroon are also considered strong contenders who will be looking to upset the hosts and claim the title for themselves.
September 3, 2023
Pool A
Egypt vs Burundi 3-0 (25-11, 25-8, 25-10)
September 4, 2023
Pool B
Tunisia vs. Mali
Chad vs. Tanzania
Pool C
Libya vs. Ghana
Cameroon vs. Kenya
Pool D
Senegal vs. Gambia
Morocco vs. Rwanda
