Semifinals
- REG vs Police – 7 PM
- Petrojet vs Al Ahly – 9 PM
The ongoing CAVB Men’s Club Championship has already delivered quality volleyball, but the upcoming semifinals promise to raise the stakes even further.
Fans are in for a treat as the final four features two intense “civil wars.” An all-Rwandan clash between Rwanda Energy Group (REG) and Police and an Egyptian derby pitting Al Ahly against Petrojet.
To secure their places in the continent’s top tier, each side had to enduregruellingg quarterfinal tests on Thursday, leaving everything on the court.
The morning session saw REG battle through a physical encounter against Kenya Port Authority (KPA). In a match defined by momentum swings, REG eventually overpowered the Kenyans to secure a 3-1 victory.
The home crowd was later treated to a local classic as Police Volleyball Club faced off against Kepler Volleyball Club. In what was arguably the match of the tournament so far, the two sides traded blows across five pulsating sets.
Police eventually showed superior nerves in the kiln of the final set, clinching a narrow 3-2 win to advance.
On the other side of the bracket, North African giants asserted their dominance. Petrojet dispatched Cameroon’s PAD with a convincing 3-1 performance, showcasing the tactical discipline that has made Egyptian clubs the teams to beat this year.
In the final match of the day, record champions. Al Ahly lived up to their formidable reputation. The Egyptians made light work of Morocco’s FUS Raba, cruising to a dominant 3-0 sweep and signalling their intent to reclaim the continental crown.
With two domestic rivalries now transposed onto the continental stage, the semifinals are guaranteed to produce high-drama volleyball as these giants vie for a spot in the grand finale.