By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo
Kenya on August 11, captured the U20 Women’s Volleyball Africa Cup of Nations title, defeating host Cameroon three sets to one in an action-packed final in Yaounde. The match finished with scores of 26-24, 19-25, 28-26, and 25-16.
The first set was fiercely contested, with Kenya narrowly edging out Cameroon. However, the Cameroonians responded strongly in the second set, leveling the match.
The turning point came in the thrilling third set, where both teams battled closely. Tied at 21, 22, 23, and 26, Kenya ultimately secured the set 28-26, regaining the lead.
Building on their momentum, the defending champions dominated the fourth set, quickly establishing a significant lead at 14-10 and extending it to 23-13. Despite a brief rally from Cameroon, Kenya sealed their victory with a final score of 25-16.
Both Cameroon and Kenya had already secured qualification for the 2026 FIVB U20 World Championship.
