The 2026 edition of the CAVB African Women’s Volleyball Club Championship burst into life in Cairo on Monday, with early contenders laying down strong markers on an opening day defined by dominant wins and statement performances.
Hosts Egypt wasted no time asserting themselves as title favourites, with Al Ahly Women’s Volleyball Club delivering the most emphatic result of Day One. The Cairo giants dismantled Ethiopia’s NAL in straight sets (25-4, 25-9, 25-9), underlining their pedigree and intent in Pool A.
In Pool B, Kenya’s Kenya Pipeline Company Volleyball Club also made a commanding start, brushing aside Ghana’s KSC 3-0 (25-19, 25-21, 25-13). The Kenyan side looked sharp in all departments, combining defensive discipline with clinical finishing to secure a comfortable opening win.
Elsewhere in the same pool, Burundi’s GLS were handed a walkover victory after DR Congo’s VCL forfeited their match, with the result recorded as 3-0 (25-0, 25-0, 25-0).
Pool C delivered one of the more competitive encounters of the day, as Nigeria’s Nigeria Customs Service Volleyball Club staged a spirited comeback to defeat Uganda’s KCC 3-1. After dropping the first set 24-26, the Nigerians rallied to take the next three sets (25-20, 25-16, 25-19), showcasing resilience and depth.
Tunisia’s CFC, however, ensured there was little drama in their corresponding fixture, sweeping past Kenya’s DCI in straight sets (25-22, 25-19, 25-12) to underline their credentials as serious contenders.
In Pool D, Cameroon’s LTV wrapped up the day with a solid 3-1 victory over Nigeria’s VPC. After a dominant opening set (25-6), LTV weathered a brief pushback before closing out the match (25-22, 19-25, 25-13).
With several heavyweights flexing their muscles early, Day One set the tone for what promises to be a fiercely contested tournament as clubs battle for continental supremacy.
The tournament is scheduled to take place from 13 to 24 April 2026 in the Egyptian capital.
Tuesday, 14 April 2026 – Day Two fixtures
Attention now shifts to Tuesday’s fixtures, where momentum and early qualification hopes will be on the line across both halls in Cairo.
- In Pool A, Cameroon’s MKE face Côte d’Ivoire’s OMD at 12:00 at Ahly Hall 1.
- Pool B action sees Kenya Pipeline return to the court against Burundi’s GLC at 18:00 in Ahly Hall 2, while Senegal’s SOC take on Ghana’s KSC earlier at 16:00 in the same venue.
- Pool C will feature Uganda’s KCC looking to bounce back against Tunisia’s CFC at 18:00 in Ahly Hall 1, while DR Congo’s VLA meet Nigeria Customs Service at 12:00 in Ahly Hall 2.
- In Pool D, Seychelles’ ARS will be aiming for a strong start when they face Cameroon’s LTV at 16:00 in Ahly Hall 1.
With early statements already made and key clashes lined up, the race for the African crown is firmly underway in Cairo.
