Kenya and Egypt will face off in the final of the 2023 African Women’s Volleyball Championship on August 25 at 6 p.m. at the Yaounde Multipurpose Sports Complex in Cameroon.
The two teams have been the most dominant forces in the tournament so far, with Kenya winning all of their matches and Egypt losing only one.
Kenya is led by experienced players such as Mercy Moim and Edith Bulokedi, while Egypt is relying on the young talent of Doaa El-Hamdawi and Nada Meawad.
The final is expected to be a close contest, with both teams having a chance to win. The winner will be crowned the African champion and qualify for the 2023 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship.
The Kenyan team has been so proud of their achievements so far.
“We are very happy for reaching such a stage. The beginning of the competition was not an easy one. We met teams that were prepared. Our encounter with Cameroon was a tough one because they are a team of great players. Winning them did not take us by surprise but it was amazing,” reported their team captain, Mercy Moim
“We are meeting Egypt at the finals. I don’t need to say much because we all know the professionals that they are. We have followed their performances so far and on a serious note, our encounter is going to be a fierce one. Our main objective here is to win the finals and take home the cup and all the prestige it carries,” she added.
The Egyptian team is preparing powerfully to bring down Kenya and emerge a winner.
Both teams have proven their strengths, and it is difficult to say who will win, though Kenya seems to be the favourite so far.
Despite their early exit, the Cameroonian female volleyball team that hosted this year’s edition can be proud of their performance. They showed a lot of heart and determination, and they were never out of any of their matches.
They put up a good fight against Kenya, but they were eventually defeated 3-1.
Many people agree that the Cameroonian Volleyball Federation did a good job of organising the competition, which is still going on. The venue was well-prepared, and the fans are fantastic.
“The Cameroonian Volleyball Federation has done a great job organising the tournament. The venues are well-prepared, and the fans have been enthusiastic,” said Martin Nsemi, a volleyball fan living in Yaounde.
However, there have been some complaints about the refereeing. Some fans have felt that the referees have been biased against the Cameroonian team.
“The refereeing has been a problem. Some fans have felt that the referees have been biased against the Cameroonian team.” Nsemi added.
So far, the tournament has been smooth, with no major incidents recorded. It has been well attended, and the level of competition has been high.
The Cameroonian women’s volleyball team will now look to regroup and prepare for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. They will need to improve their consistency if they want to be successful at the Olympics.
