2019 Women’s CAVB African Nations Championship
Cameroon retained the CAVB Women’s African Nations Championship in 2019, defeating Kenya 3–2 in a five-set final in Cairo.
2019 Women's Edition at a Glance
The 2019 CAVB Women’s African Nations Championship was held in Cairo, Egypt from 9–14 July with seven national teams. Cameroon retained the continental crown by defeating Kenya 3–2 in a five-set final.
Senegal defeated host nation Egypt 3–1 for bronze, while Algeria finished fifth ahead of Morocco. Laetitia Moma Bassoko was named tournament MVP for the second consecutive African Nations Championship.
Performance Leaders
Laëtitia Moma Bassoko · Cameroon
Most Valuable Player
How the 2019 Edition Was Decided
The championship match became the defining contest of the tournament. Cameroon and Kenya traded momentum across five sets before Cameroon closed the deciding set 16–14 to retain the title won at home in 2017.
Senegal’s bronze-medal victory over Egypt reshaped the podium behind the two finalists, while Algeria’s straight-set win over Morocco settled fifth place.
Format, Field & Host
Seven national teams were divided into two preliminary pools. The leading teams advanced to the semifinals, followed by the final and bronze-medal match, with classification play settling the remaining positions.
The championship was staged at 6 October Hall in Cairo. Cameroon completed the event as champion, Kenya as runner-up and Senegal as bronze medalist.
What Defined the 2019 Women's Edition
TITLE RETAINED
Cameroon survived a five-set final
Cameroon beat Kenya 3–2, taking the deciding set 16–14 to win a second consecutive African Nations Championship.
SENEGALESE BRONZE
Senegal broke into the medal positions
Senegal defeated host Egypt 3–1 in the third-place match.
BACK-TO-BACK MVP
Moma remained the tournament’s leading individual
Laetitia Moma Bassoko was recognized as MVP in both the 2017 and 2019 African Nations Championships.
Place in Tournament History
Teams in 2019
Cameroon Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Africa (CAVB)
View team →Kenya Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Africa (CAVB)
View team →Senegal Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryEgypt Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Africa (CAVB)
View team →Algeria Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryMorocco Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryBotswana Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entry2019 Women's Edition FAQ
Who won the 2019 CAVB Women’s African Nations Championship?
Cameroon retained the title by defeating Kenya 3–2 in the final.
Who won the bronze medal?
Senegal beat Egypt 3–1 to finish third.
Where was the tournament played?
The 2019 women’s championship was held in Cairo, Egypt from 9–14 July.
Who was the MVP?
Cameroon’s Laetitia Moma Bassoko was named tournament MVP.
Notable Players
