The second day of the African Championship in Egypt witnessed intense action as five matches of the first round of the group stage unfolded. The favorites showcased their prowess, securing convincing victories across the board.
In Pool B, Tunisia exhibited their strength by defeating Mali with a resounding score of 3-0. Meanwhile, Chad displayed their determination and emerged victorious against Tanzania, securing the win in three sets.
The competition in Pool C saw Cameroon’s exceptional performance as they outperformed Kenya with an impressive score of 3-0. Libya also left their mark by defeating Ghana with a solid score of 3-1.
Pool D’s sole match witnessed Morocco’s dominance as they triumphed over Rwanda with an impressive scoreline of 3-0. Their exceptional performance showcased their readiness to take on the challenges of the championship.
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
September 3, 2023
Pool A
Egypt vs Burundi 3-0 (25-11, 25-8, 25-10)
September 4, 2023
Pool B
Tunisia vs. Mali 3-0 (25-8, 25-14, 25-7)
Chad vs. Tanzania 3-0 (25-19, 33-31, 25-23)
Pool C
Libya vs. Ghana 3-1 (25-23, 18-25, 25-15, 25-20)
Cameroon vs. Kenya (25-22, 25-20, 24-26, 25-17)
Pool D
Morocco vs. Rwanda 3-0 (25-17, 25-18, 26-24)