Volleyball: Cameroon women crowned African champions

The volleyball lionesses of Cameroon have been crowned African champions for the first time in history, after they trounced heavyweights Kenya by 3 sets to zero on Saturday in Yaoundé. 

The final which marked the end of the 2017 Africa Women's Volleyball Championship took place at the Yaoundé Multipurpose Sports Complex. 

The composed Cameroon saw off the nine-time champions in the first set by 25 points to 22, and eased through the second 25-19. 

The third set was a veritable test for Coach Jean Rene Akono’s side. Cameroon scooped points all through but upon nearing the match point, the Harambe Stars bounced back and closed the gap. 

At 27-27, the atmosphere was more than electric with nerves breaking away on both sides. However, the dynamic Cameroon kept calm and made 2 more priceless points, a sure straw that broke the Carmel’s back.

Coach Jean René Akono’s ladies on Friday booked the second final ticket after overcoming Senegal in straight sets (25-19, 25-20, 27-25).

The Volleyball Lionesses have automatically qualified for next year’s World Championship in Japan.

Kenya who trounced Egypt in the first semi-final on Friday 13 October finished as runners up, while the Egyptians occupied the 3rd spot following a sweet classification match victory over Senegal on Saturday.