Hosts Kenya extended their ruthless dominance on home soil, sweeping arch-rivals Cameroon 3-0 at the packed Kasarani Indoor Arena to march into the finals of the 2026 CAVB Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship.
The defending champions produced a masterclass performance, dispatching the Volleyball Lionesses in straight sets (25-19, 25-20, 25-20).
Spearheaded by opposite hitter Terry Tata—who put up a game-high 14 points—Geoffrey Omondi’s side controlled the net from the opening serve to extinguish Cameroon’s hopes of a comeback.
Semi-Final Result (Match N° 44) Kenya 3–0 Cameroon (25-19, 25-20, 25-20)
The emphatic victory keeps Kenya’s title defense firmly on track as the Malkia Strikers target a record-extending 11th continental crown.
By virtue of reaching the grand final, both Kenya and Egypt have officially sealed their qualification spots as Africa’s premier representatives at the 2027 FIVB Volleyball World Cup.
However, the ultimate prize remains at stake: the winner of Friday’s gold-medal clash will earn direct qualification to the LA 2028 Olympic Games.
The North Africans will be seeking revenge after losing 3-0 to Kenya in the 2023 final held in Yaounde.
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CAVB Final 2026 Kenya vs Egypt Kasarani Indoor Arena, Nairobi
All eyes turn to Kasarani as the two continental titans collide once more for African volleyball supremacy, world rankings points, and an Olympic ticket to Los Angeles.
Semifinal lossers, Rwanda and Cameron will meet earlier in the day to determine who takes the third playoff game
CAVB 2026 Friday Fixtures:
Rwanda vs Cameroon (1/3 playoff)
Kenya vs Egypt (final)
