The battle for continental supremacy is heating up at the 2026 Women’s African Volleyball Club Championship, as the tournament enters its decisive Round of 16 stage in Cairo on April 19.
After a fiercely contested group phase, Africa’s elite women’s volleyball clubs now face a high-pressure knockout round, where every match carries a win-or-go-home consequence.
Action in Hall 1 will kick off with Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) taking on Seychelles’ ARS in what promises to be a closely fought opener.
Kenya’s DCI will then face Ethiopia’s NAL, looking to extend their impressive run from the group stage.
Tunisia’s CFC will battle Côte d’Ivoire’s OMD in another intriguing encounter.
The spotlight, however, will be on Egyptian giants Al Ahly Women’s Volleyball Club, who headline the evening session against Uganda’s KCCA.
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Backed by a flawless pool-stage performance and strong home support, Al Ahly are widely tipped as favourites in this blockbuster tie.
Hall 2 will feature equally compelling matchups. MKE will square off against Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), while Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) meets Burundi’s Gender Light Club (GLC) in a clash of experience versus emerging talent.
Cameroon’s Litto Team Volleyball (LTV) will go head-to-head with Senegal’s Sococim (SOC), with both sides eager to push deeper into the competition.
The day will wrap up with a West African showdown between Ghana’s KSC and Nigeria’s VPC, where tactical discipline and composure could determine the outcome.
With no second chances at this stage, the Round of 16 is set to deliver intense drama, emotional highs, and standout performances.
As the tournament progresses, only the strongest will survive in the quest to be crowned Africa’s top women’s volleyball club.
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