2019 Men’s CAVB African Nations Championship
Tunisia retained the CAVB Men’s African Nations Championship in 2019, defeating Cameroon 3–2 in the final in Tunis.
2019 Men's Edition at a Glance
The 2019 CAVB Men’s African Nations Championship was played in Tunis from 21–28 July with ten national teams. Host Tunisia retained the continental title after defeating Cameroon 3–2 in the final.
Algeria beat Egypt 3–1 for bronze, while Morocco won the fifth-place match against Congo. Hamza Nagga was named tournament MVP after Tunisia completed the championship on top of the final standings.
Performance Leaders
Hamza Nagga · Tunisia
Most Valuable Player
How the 2019 Edition Was Decided
Tunisia and Cameroon both arrived at the final unbeaten. The title match went the full five sets before Tunisia took the tie-break 15–13, securing a tenth African championship and a second straight title.
The classification phase produced a complete ten-team order. Algeria recovered from its semifinal defeat to take bronze, while Morocco edged Congo in five sets for fifth place.
Format, Field & Host
Ten national teams were divided into two preliminary pools of five. The top two teams in each pool advanced to the semifinals, while the remaining teams moved into fifth-to-eighth and ninth-place classification matches.
The tournament was staged at El Menzah Sports Palace in Tunis. The champion also secured the African place linked to the 2020 FIVB Challenger Cup pathway.
What Defined the 2019 Men's Edition
HOME TITLE
Tunisia defended the crown in Tunis
The hosts defeated Cameroon 3–2 in a five-set final to claim their tenth continental title.
BRONZE RECOVERY
Algeria finished the tournament with a medal
After losing to Cameroon in the semifinal, Algeria beat Egypt 3–1 in the bronze-medal match.
MVP
Hamza Nagga received the top individual award
The Tunisian opposite was recognized as the tournament MVP as the hosts retained the championship.
Place in Tournament History
Teams in 2019
Tunisia Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Africa (CAVB)
View team →Cameroon Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Africa (CAVB)
View team →Algeria Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Africa (CAVB)
View team →Egypt Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Africa (CAVB)
View team →Morocco Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryCongo Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryChad Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryDR Congo Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryBurundi Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryBotswana Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entry2019 Men's Edition FAQ
Who won the 2019 CAVB Men’s African Nations Championship?
Tunisia defeated Cameroon 3–2 in the final to retain the title.
Who finished third?
Algeria beat Egypt 3–1 to win bronze.
How many teams competed?
Ten national teams played in the 2019 men’s championship.
Who was the tournament MVP?
Tunisia’s Hamza Nagga was named Most Valuable Player.