2017 Women’s CAVB African Nations Championship
Cameroon won its first CAVB Women’s African Nations Championship title in 2017, defeating Kenya 3–0 in the final in Yaoundé.
2017 Women's Edition at a Glance
The 2017 CAVB Women’s African Nations Championship was held in Yaoundé, Cameroon from 7–14 October with nine national teams. Host Cameroon won its first women’s African title by defeating defending champion Kenya in straight sets in the final.
Egypt defeated Senegal 3–0 for bronze. Cameroon and Kenya also qualified as Africa’s representatives for the 2018 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship, while Laetitia Moma Bassoko was selected as tournament MVP.
Performance Leaders
Laëtitia Moma Bassoko · Cameroon
Most Valuable Player
How the 2017 Edition Was Decided
Cameroon used the home tournament to break through at continental level. After reaching the final, the hosts swept Kenya 25–22, 25–19, 29–27 to end Kenya’s run of three consecutive African titles.
The medal matches also settled Africa’s World Championship pathway: Cameroon and Kenya took the two available places for the 2018 global championship, while Egypt completed the podium with a straight-set bronze-medal win.
Format, Field & Host
Nine national teams were divided into two preliminary pools. The top two teams from each pool advanced to the semifinals, followed by the title and bronze-medal matches, while classification matches settled positions five through nine.
The tournament was staged at the Yaoundé Multipurpose Sports Complex. The two finalists qualified for the 2018 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship.
What Defined the 2017 Women's Edition
FIRST TITLE
Cameroon became African champion at home
A 3–0 final victory over Kenya delivered Cameroon’s first women’s African Nations Championship title.
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATION
The finalists earned Africa’s two global places
Cameroon and Kenya qualified for the 2018 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship.
MVP
Moma led the host nation’s breakthrough
Laetitia Moma Bassoko was named tournament MVP after Cameroon’s championship run.
Place in Tournament History
Teams in 2017
Cameroon Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Africa (CAVB)
View team →Kenya Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Africa (CAVB)
View team →Egypt Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Africa (CAVB)
View team →Senegal Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
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National Team
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National Team
Tournament entryNigeria Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryBotswana Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryDR Congo Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entry2017 Women's Edition FAQ
Who won the 2017 CAVB Women’s African Nations Championship?
Cameroon won its first title by defeating Kenya 3–0 in the final.
Who won bronze?
Egypt beat Senegal 3–0 in the third-place match.
Where was the tournament played?
The championship was held in Yaoundé, Cameroon from 7–14 October 2017.
Who was the tournament MVP?
Cameroon’s Laetitia Moma Bassoko was named Most Valuable Player.
Notable Players
