2025 African Women’s Volleyball Club Championship

Muhyideen Jimoh
Apr, Thu, 2025

Sports

Women’s Volleyball Championship: APR of Rwanda humble Tunisian counterparts 3-1

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By Aderonke Ojo

Armee Patriotique Rwandaise Volleyball Club (APR) of Rwanda on Thursday defeated Club Femini De Carthage (CFC) of Tunisia 3-1 to record their first win at the 2025 African Women’s Volleyball Club Championship in Abuja.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this is the first game of the 2025 championship currently taking place at the Moshood Abiola National stadium, Abuja.

It was an entertaining encounter as spectators watched the Rwandan club rallied from a set down to overcome their Tunisian counterparts 3-1 (18-25, 26-24, 25-23, 25-22) in the opening match.

The Tunisians dominated the first set, securing a convincing 25-18 win.

However, they struggled to maintain momentum after taking an early lead, thereby allowing the APR of Rwanda to stage a dramatic comeback to snatch the second set 26-24.

They carried the momentum into the third set, which they also won 25-23.

The Rwandan club sealed the victory with a 25-22 win in the fourth set, to triumph 3-1.

Speaking after the match, Reka’a Kameal, Coach of CFC of Tunisia, expressed disappointment with his team’s performance in their opening game, citing fatigue and inadequate rest as major factors.

“We arrived late last night and didn’t have enough time to rest.

“We were forced to play this morning at 10 a.m., which wasn’t ideal for us. As a result, we weren’t adequately prepared and had to suffer a loss.”

Kameal was optimistic about his team’s chances of progressing in the competition in spite of the loss.

“We are hoping to bounce back and win our subsequent matches.

“Our target is to reach the semifinals, and we are committed to making that happen,” he said.

NAN reports that APR, is in Pool A alongside Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mayo Kani Evolution (MKE) of Cameroon and CFC.

NAN also reports that NCS will engage the Cameroonians by 5 p.m. later today in their opening match.

Zamalek Sporting Club (ZMK) of Egypt, Kenya Prisons Volleyball Club (PRI) of Kenya, Chief of Naval staff (CNS) and Spiking Stars Volleyball (SSV) of Botswana are in Pool B.

Pool C has Al Ahly Sporting Club (AHL) of Egypt, Kenya Commercial Bank Volleyball Club (KCB) of Kenya, Volleyball Club La LOI (VLL) from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Sococim (SOC) of Senegal.

Clubs in Pool D are Litto Team Volleyball (LTV) of Cameroon, Kenya Pipeline Company Volleyball Club (KPC) of Kenya, Police Volleyball Club (PVC) of Rwanda and Club Ominisports Descartes of Côte d’Ivoire.

NAN reports that 16 teams are participating in the championship holding between April 1 to April 14. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Emmanuel Afonne

Muhyideen Jimoh
Apr, Thu, 2025

Sports

African Volleyball Championship: CGC assures participating teams of conducive environment

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By Aderonke Ojo/Georgina Adegbie

The Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi has assured all participating teams of a conducive environment at the African Women’s Volleyball Club Championship in Abuja.

Adeniyi stated this during the technical meeting on Wednesday in Abuja.

In his welcome address, he recognised the challenges faced by all participants and officials from across Africa , who had endured long flights to arrive in Abuja.

“It is our pleasure to welcome the greatest assembly of volleyball in Africa to Abuja. “We are indeed very happy to see you.

“Nigeria would do its best to make your stay enjoyable, highlighting the country’s warm and friendly nature of Nigerians,” he said.

He also highlighted the complexity of volleyball, noting that while only 12 players and a few officials are visible on the court, a long value chain of umpires, referees, scorers, statisticians, and others work behind the scenes.

“ As a host country, this is Nigeria’s first time playing this role, the importance of teamwork and collaboration is what is making the tournament a success.

“The competition is designed to showcase the best of African volleyball talent, with teams competing for the top prize,” he said.

Adeniyi expressed his gratitude for the cooperation and support received from the federation, control committee, and the president of Nigeria volleyball federation, Musa Nimrod .

On his part, Musa Nimrod, President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, welcomed all participating clubs to Nigeria.

He expressed his gratitude to the teams for choosing Nigeria as their host country, a first-time privilege for the nation.

Nimrod assured the participants that Abuja is a peaceful and secure city with excellent healthcare services available.

“You are all welcome, and I encourage you to enjoy your stay in Abuja,” he said.

Nimrod emphasised the spirit of unity and camaraderie among the participating teams, saying, “We are all brothers and sisters here.

“ I wish all the teams the best of luck during their stay in Abuja, Africa is one, enjoy yourself and hospitality that defines the African Women’s Club Volleyball Championship.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event which started on Tuesday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, is expected to end on April 14.

NAN also reports that out of the 24 expected participating teams, only 16 teams were on ground at the technical meeting.

They include the Nigeria Customs Service ( NCS), Mayo Kani Evolution (MKE) of Cameroon,Armee Patriotique Rwandaise Volleyball Club (APR) of Rwanda, Club Femini De Carthage (CFC) of Tunisia.

Zamalek Sporting Club ( ZMK) of Egpyt, Kenya Prisons Volleyball Club (PRI) of Kenya, Chief of Naval staff( CNS), Spiking Stars Volleyball (SSV) of Botswana.

Al Ahly Sporting club ( AHL) of Egpyt, Kenya Commercial Bank Volleyball Club (KCB) of Kenya,VolleyballClub La LOI ( VLL) of Democratic Republic of Congo ,Sococim(SOC) of Senegal .

Others are Litto Team Volleyball (LTV) of Cameroon ,Kenya Pipeline Company Volleyball Club (KPC) of Kenya, Police Volleyball Club (PVC) of Rwanda and Club Ominisports Descartes of Cote d’Ivoire (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Muhyideen Jimoh/Joseph Edeh