2021 Men’s CAVB African Nations Championship
Tunisia won the 2021 CAVB Men’s African Nations Championship in Kigali, defeating Cameroon 3–1 in the final of the 16-team tournament.
2021 Men's Edition at a Glance
The 2021 CAVB Men’s African Nations Championship was played in Kigali, Rwanda from 7–14 September with 16 national teams. Tunisia won the continental title for the third consecutive edition after defeating Cameroon 3–1 in the gold-medal match.
Egypt beat Morocco 3–1 for bronze. Tunisia and Cameroon also secured Africa’s places at the 2022 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship, while Morocco captain Mohamed Al Hachdadi was named tournament MVP despite his team finishing fourth.
Performance Leaders
Mohamed Al Hachdadi · Morocco
Most Valuable Player
Wassim Ben Tara · Tunisia
22 points in the final
How the 2021 Edition Was Decided
Cameroon took the opening set of the final, but Tunisia changed the match through stronger serving and blocking and won the next three sets to close a 3–1 championship victory.
The 16-team field also produced a complete classification beyond the podium. Uganda finished fifth, Rwanda sixth, Nigeria seventh and DR Congo eighth, while placement matches settled positions nine through sixteen.
Format, Field & Host
Sixteen national teams were divided into four preliminary pools. The leading teams advanced into the championship knockout bracket, followed by quarterfinals, semifinals and medal matches, while classification matches determined the rest of the final order.
The tournament was staged in Kigali across two venues. The finalists, Tunisia and Cameroon, qualified to represent Africa at the 2022 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship.
What Defined the 2021 Men's Edition
THREE IN A ROW
Tunisia extended its continental reign
Tunisia recovered from losing the first set of the final to beat Cameroon 3–1 and win a third straight African title.
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BERTHS
The finalists took Africa’s global places
Tunisia and Cameroon qualified for the 2022 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship by reaching the championship match.
MVP OUTSIDE THE PODIUM
Al Hachdadi earned the top individual award
Morocco finished fourth, but captain Mohamed Al Hachdadi was selected as the tournament MVP.
Place in Tournament History
Teams in 2021
Tunisia Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Africa (CAVB)
View team →Cameroon 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 entryUganda Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryRwanda Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryNigeria Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryDR Congo Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryKenya Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryMali Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryBurundi Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryNiger Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryBurkina Faso Men’s National Volleyball Team
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Tournament entrySouth Sudan Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryEthiopia Men’s National Volleyball Team
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Tournament entryTanzania Men’s National Volleyball Team
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Tournament entry2021 Men's Edition FAQ
Who won the 2021 CAVB Men’s African Nations Championship?
Tunisia won the title, defeating Cameroon 3–1 in the final in Kigali.
Who finished third?
Egypt beat Morocco 3–1 in the bronze-medal match.
How many teams competed?
Sixteen national teams played in the 2021 men’s championship.
Who was the tournament MVP?
Morocco captain Mohamed Al Hachdadi was named Most Valuable Player.