By Aderonke Ojo
Reigning champions Defending champions, Zamalek Sporting Club (ZMK) of Egypt,edged closer to defending the title after beating Club Ominisports Descartes( OMD) of Cote d’Ivoire 3-0 (25-8, 25-15, 25-15)
ZMK of Egpyt quickly demonstrated why they are the top in Africa with superb control of the ball, skillful touches and driving spikes when required.
They got off to a slow start with a few mis-hits, but then started scoring to raced ahead to take the set 25-8.
ZMK of Egypt started the 2nd set with a bang leading 15-8. OMD failed to response as the defending champions claimed the set 25-15.
OMD of Cote d’Ivoire were struggling in the third set. They had little effect to the score line even after scoring an ace.
ZMK of Egypt gained from a couple of OMD of Cote d’Ivoire faults and an ace and then fed the ball for the match point, a super spike! ZMK of Egypt won 25-15.
In other matches , Litto Team Volleyball (LTV) of Cameroon beat Chief Naval of Staff (CNS) Spikers of Nigeria 3-1 (25-22, 25-18, 18-25, 25-17)
,Two-time champions CFC of Tunisia through to the quarterfinals after a 3-0 (25-11, 25-17, 25-20) win over Sococim of Senegal in their round of 16 .
Al Ahly Sporting club (AHL) of Egypt defeated Mayo Kani Evolution (MKE) of Cameroon in a 3-0 ( 25-17,25-19,25-15 ) victory.
Police Volleyball Club ( PVC) of Rwanda P vs Kenya Prisons Volleyball Club (PRI) of Kenya 2-3(23-25,25-19,20-25,25-2110-15 ).
Kenya Pipeline company Volleyball Club ( KPC) of Kenya Vs Spiking Stars Volleyball (SSV ) of Botswana 3-0( 25-15,25-12,25-6 ).
16 teams are participating in the championship holding between April 1 to April 14, 2025.