Uganda’s Lady Volleyball Cranes step onto the court at Kasarani Arena today, August 29, 2026, targeting a quarter-final berth at the ongoing CAVB Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship.
Having successfully maneuvered through a competitive Group B campaign—highlighted by a sweep over Senegal—the Lady Volleyball Cranes are scheduled for a 1:00 PM (13:00 EAT) showdown against the Democratic Republic of Congo (COD).
Match Overview
Fixture: Uganda (UGA) vs. Democratic Republic of Congo (COD)
Stage: Round of 16 (Knockout Phase)
Date & Time: Saturday, 29th August 2026 at 1:00 PM (1300 HRS EAT)
Venue: Kasarani Indoor Arena, Nairobi
Key Factors to Watch
Net Power & Attack Depth: Heavy hitting from Joan Tushemereirwe alongside team captain Catherine Ainembabazi will be essential to breach the Congolese defensive line early.
Defensive Rigor: Controlling second-ball distribution and reducing unforced errors will be crucial to maintaining structural control in high-pressure rallies.
Knockout Stakes: The winner advances directly into the Quarter-Finals, keeping their campaign alive for continental honors and qualification spots for the 2027 FIVB World Championship.
Full CAVB Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship Round of 16 Schedule.
Saturday, 29th August 2026
1:00 PM (1300 HRS): Uganda (UGA) vs. Democratic Republic of Congo (COD)
4:00 PM (1600 HRS): Algeria (ALG) vs. Senegal (SEN)
7:00 PM (1900 HRS): Kenya (KEN) vs. Nigeria (NGR)
Sunday, 30th August 2026
10:00 AM (1000 HRS): Rwanda (RWA) vs. Burkina Faso (BUR)
1:00 PM (1300 HRS): Zambia (ZAM) vs. Ghana (GHA)
4:00 PM (1600 HRS): Egypt (EGY) vs. Burundi (BDI)
7:00 PM (1900 HRS): Tunisia (TUN) vs. Mali (MLI)
(Note: Cameroon received a bye directly into the Quarter-Finals as the top-ranked seed).
