Cape Verde 🇨🇻 secured their first victory at the 2026 CAVB Zone II Nations Championship , defeating Guinea-Bissau 🇬🇼 3-1 in a tightly contested encounter. The Blue Sharks prevailed 25-22, 25-21, 23-25, 25-22 in a match defined by fine margins and late-set pressure. Set Scores: 25-22, 25-21, 23-25, 25-22 Match Breakdown Cape Verde made a strong start, edging a competitive opening set before tightening their grip in the second with more efficient attacking play. Guinea-Bissau responded in the third set, raising their intensity and capitalising on Cape Verde errors to pull one back. The fourth set delivered high drama as both sides traded points deep into the set, but Cape Verde held their nerve in the closing stages to seal the win. Key Stat Guinea-Bissau: 1 ace Cape Verde: Stronger execution in clutch moments Impact Cape Verde claim their first win of the competition, while Guinea-Bissau continue to search for consistency after another hard-fought defeat. #Volleyball #CAVBZone...

  Banjul, The Gambia — June 19, 2026 Senegal’s Teranga Lions continued their dominant start at the 2026 CAVB Zone II Men’s Indoor Volleyball Qualifiers with a commanding straight-sets victory over Guinea-Bissau, winning 3-0. The West African giants controlled the contest from start to finish, sealing the win 25-12, 25-16, 25-23 to register back-to-back victories in Banjul. Set Scores: 25-12, 25-16, 25-23   How it unfolded Senegal set the tone early with aggressive serving and a strong block, overwhelming Guinea-Bissau in the opening set. The second set followed a similar pattern as Senegal’s sharp attacking play kept the Djurtus under constant pressure. Guinea-Bissau showed more resistance in the third set, pushing the champions to 23-23, but Senegal’s experience proved decisive as they closed out the match 25-23. Key stats Senegal: 3 aces Guinea-Bissau: 0 aces Serve pressure: Key difference throughout the match The impact It’s now 2 wins from 2 for Senega...

Senegal made an impressive start to their 2026 CAVB Zone II Men’s Nations Championship campaign, defeating Cape Verde 3-0 at Stadium Hall in Banjul, The Gambia. The Teranga Lions were pushed hard in the opening set but held their nerve to edge Cape Verde 26-24 before taking full control of the contest. Senegal dominated the following two sets 25-17 and 25-16 to secure a comfortable straight-sets victory. Set Scores: 26-24, 25-17, 25-16. Cape Verde matched Senegal point for point in a closely contested first set, but the West African side's composure in key moments proved decisive. With the breakthrough secured, Senegal raised their level through strong serving, effective blocking, and consistent attacking play to close out the match. The victory sees Senegal collect maximum points and move to the top of the standings after the opening round of matches. Cape Verde will aim to recover when they face hosts Gambia, while Senegal return to action against Guinea-Bissau as they con...

The Gambia made a commanding start to their 2026 CAVB Zone II Indoor Volleyball Qualifiers campaign, defeating Guinea-Bissau in straight sets on home soil in Banjul. Backed by a passionate crowd at Stadium Hall, the hosts dominated from start to finish, securing a comfortable 3-0 victory with set scores of 25-16, 25-12, 25-15 . Gambia took control early through strong serving and disciplined defensive play, claiming the opening set 25-16 before overwhelming Guinea-Bissau 25-12 in the second. The Scorpions maintained their momentum in the third set, sealing the sweep with a 25-15 win. The result sees Gambia collect maximum points and move level with Senegal on three points at the top of the standings after the opening day of competition. The Scorpions will look to continue their impressive form when they face Cape Verde on Friday. Set Scores: 25-16, 25-12, 25-15. 🏐🇬🇲

  The South Sudan Volleyball Federation (SSVF) has thanked players, officials, and supporters following the conclusion of the 2026 CAVB Zone V Nations Qualifiers at the MTN Arena Lugogo in Kampala, Uganda. In a statement released after both the men's and women's national teams completed their campaigns, the federation acknowledged that the results fell short of expectations but emphasized the importance of learning from the experience. The federation expressed appreciation to its delegation, coaches, players, and supporters, particularly members of the South Sudanese community in Kampala, for their unwavering support throughout the tournament. SSVF also highlighted the significance of the competition for the women's team, which was making its first appearance at the Zone V Qualifiers, while the men's team was participating for the third time. Despite failing to secure the desired results, the federation praised the commitment and determination shown by both squads...