Nkumba University women vooleyball team Credit: CAVB Press
  • Nyong (Cmr) 0-3 Nkumba (Uga) | 22-25, 18-25, 14-25
[/media-credit] Nkumba University players gather for a quick talk during the game Credit: CAVB Press

Nkumba University earned their first victory of the 2018 Women’s African Club Championship.

The Ugandan league champions defeated Cameroon side  Nyong in straight sets (25-22, 25-18, 25-14) in their second game at the tournament on Friday.

Nkumba was brilliant throughout the match, although the first set did not end without a little bit of pressure as the Nyongo tried to mount a come back.

The next two sets belonged to the Uganda side with Habiba Namala leading the assault against the Cameroonians who are yet to see victory at the tournament.

Meanwhile, Vision Volleyball Camp also swept aside another Cameroonian side FAP in straight sets to record their second victory at the tournament in four outings.

Meanwhile, Kenya Prisons booked their place at the quarterfinals after beating Douanes of Burkina Faso 3-1 ( 25-10, 25-5, 23-25, 25-11).

Other Day 4 Results

  • Bafia (Cmr) 3-2 BDF (Bot) | 26-24, 11-25, 21-25, 25-20, 15-12
  • FAP (Cmr) 0-3 VVC (Uga) | 18-25, 15-25, 22-25
  • Prisons (Ken) 3-1 Douanes (Bur) | 25-10, 25-5, 23-25, 25-11
  • Pipeline (Ken) 3-0 DGSP (Cgo) | 25-6, 25-10, 25-13
  • Customs (Nig) 3-0 Asec (CIV) | 25-15, 25-15, 25-15
  • Chlef (Alg) 1-0 Harare City (Zim) | 25-18, 25-16, 25-10

Franklin Kaweru is the Editor in Chief of Kawowo Sports. He is an ardent basketball enthusiast.

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