2026 Women’s CAVB African Nations Championship
Egypt won the 2026 women's edition, defeating Kenya in the championship match.
Women 2026 at a Glance
Egypt completed an undefeated championship in Nairobi by sweeping host nation Kenya in the final. The title was Egypt’s fourth African crown and its first since 2003.
Cameroon defeated Rwanda in straight sets for bronze. Egypt’s championship also delivered a historic first Olympic qualification for the country’s women, while Egypt, Kenya and Cameroon secured Africa’s three places at the 2027 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup.
Performance Leaders
Mariam Metwally · Egypt
Most Valuable Player
Nada Meawad · Egypt
14 points in the final
How the 2026 Edition Was Decided
Egypt’s championship was defined by consistency. The team moved through pool play and the knockout rounds without dropping a set, then controlled the final against a Kenyan side playing in front of its home crowd.
The result changed the international pathway for the Egyptian women. Winning Africa’s title gave them the continent’s direct Los Angeles 2028 Olympic place, while the medalists also secured World Cup qualification.
Format, Field & Host
Fifteen national teams were split into four preliminary pools in Nairobi. Every team progressed into the knockout phase, which moved from the round of 16 through quarterfinals, semifinals and medal matches, with classification matches determining the rest of the final order.
The 2026 edition was played at venues in Nairobi from 25 August to 4 September and doubled as Africa’s qualifier for Los Angeles 2028 and the 2027 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup.
What Defined the 2026 Women's Edition
EGYPT’S RETURN
Egypt ended a 23-year wait for the African title
A straight-set win over Kenya gave Egypt its fourth continental championship and its first since 2003.
HISTORIC OLYMPIC PLACE
The title carried Egypt to Los Angeles 2028
The championship delivered Egypt’s first qualification for an Olympic women’s volleyball tournament.
PODIUM VALUE
Cameroon completed the World Cup qualifying trio
Cameroon beat Rwanda 3–0 for bronze and joined Egypt and Kenya as Africa’s three 2027 World Cup qualifiers.
Place in Tournament History
Teams in 2026
Egypt Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Africa (CAVB)
View team →Kenya Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Africa (CAVB)
View team →Cameroon Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Africa (CAVB)
View team →Rwanda Women’s National Volleyball Team
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Tournament entry2026 Women's Edition FAQ
Who won the 2026 CAVB Women’s African Nations Championship?
Egypt won the title, defeating Kenya 3–0 in the final in Nairobi.
Who won the bronze medal?
Cameroon beat Rwanda 3–0 to finish third.
How many teams competed?
Fifteen national teams played in the 2026 women’s championship.
What did Egypt qualify for by winning the title?
Egypt secured Africa’s direct berth for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games and also qualified for the 2027 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup.