By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo
Seven Cameroonian clubs, three men’s and four women’s, will compete in the 11th CAVB Zone 4 African Club Championship that runs Nov. 21 through Dec. 1, 2025, at the Japoma Sports Complex in Douala.
The tournament, hosted by the Cameroon Volleyball Federation (FECAVOLLEY), also features teams from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Congo Brazzaville and Gabon.
Cameroon’s men’s entries are Port Autonome de Douala, Forces Armées et Police Volleyball and Litto Team. The women’s teams are Litto Team, Forces Armées et Police, Nyong et Kelle Volleyball and Mayo Kani Evolution.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is sending three men’s teams — VC Espoir (reigning national champion, ninth appearance), Garde Républicaine (second appearance) and Service National (tournament debut) — and two women’s teams: AS Vita Club (two-time Zone 4 champion) and VC La Loi (current Congo Cup holder).
Congo Brazzaville will field Interclub in the men’s division and DGSP in the women’s division. Gabon is entering one men’s team, ASSOM Garde Républicaine.
Final participation remains subject to confirmation upon arrival and validation by the respective national federations.
In addition to crowning Zone 4 champions, the event includes a two-day technical seminar led by Zone 4 Technical Director Otto Mbotto and national technical directors to discuss volleyball development programs in Central Africa. The seminar began Friday and concludes Saturday.
Competition begins Sunday with three matches:
Noon: First match
2 p.m.: Second match
5 p.m.: Official opening ceremony
6 p.m.: Third match
