Egypt win African women's volleyball title and claim first Olympic berth for LA 2028

Egypt beat Kenya 3-0 in the final of the CAVB African Women's Volleyball Nations Championship to claim the continental title and book Africa's women's volleyball spot at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. It is the first time Egypt's women's volleyball team have qualified for the Olympics. Kenya took silver and qualified for the 2027 FIVB Women's Volleyball World Cup, while Cameroon earned bronze and also secured a place at the same World Cup. Nada Ahmed Houssameldein was the top scorer in the final with 14 points, including two kill blocks and one ace. Mariam Metwally Mohamed Morsy added 12 points for Egypt. For Kenya, Veronica Adhiambo Oluoch scored 11 points with two aces and one kill block, while Elizabeth Marian Sokoiyo added 10 points. Egypt's undefeated run and tactical discipline proved decisive, although detailed match statistics remain limited. The result marks a historic milestone for African women's volleyball and gives Egypt a platform to prepare for Los Angeles 2028 with high expectations.