At the conclusion of the 2026 Women’s African Volleyball Championship, the African Volleyball Confederation unveiled its All-Tournament Team. As continental champions, Egypt unsurprisingly dominated the individual awards with four players honored.
Mariam Metwally, queen of the competition
Mariam Metwally Mohamed Morsy is the big winner of this selection. The Egyptian received the title of best player of the tournament (MVP), the most prestigious individual award.
Number 20 is also among the two best outside hitters in the competition. This double distinction underscores her influence on Egypt’s victorious run.
Nada Ahmed Houssameldein completes the Egyptian duo on the wing
The second award for best receiver-attacker went to Nada Ahmed Houssameldein. The Egyptian player and Mariam Metwally formed the best duo in the tournament at this position.
The presence of two Egyptians in this category testifies to the effectiveness of the new African champion on the wings.
Elizabeth Sokoyivo and Cecile Nabyong dominate in the counter-attack
Kenya and Cameroon are represented in the center of the net. Kenyan Elizabeth Marian Sokoyivo was named one of the two best middle blockers and blockers in the competition.
She shares this honor with Cameroonian Cecile Laure Nabyong. The number 20 of the Indomitable Lionesses is the only Cameroonian player selected for the team of the year.
Malyne Idachi, best point guard
The award for best opposite hitter was given to Kenyan Malyne Terry Tata Idachi. Number 24 distinguished herself with her offensive efficiency and, along with Elizabeth Sokoyivo, represents Kenya in the individual rankings.
Despite losing the continental title, the host country has two players in the team of the week.
Doaa Abdelghany rewarded for her passing
Doaa Abdelghany was named best passer of the 2026 African Championship. A true organizer of the Egyptian game, the number 10 played a central role in the offensive balance of her team.
This distinction highlights the quality of its distribution and its ability to exploit the various attack solutions at its disposal.
Nada Essa, best libero
The award for best libero also goes to Egypt. Nada Essa completes the strong Egyptian representation in the team of the year.
Through her work in reception and defense, the number 2 contributed to the collective stability of the African champion team.
The best XI of the 2026 Women’s African Championship
SOURCE: CAVB
