Sports
Clash of the Pharaohs: Who Will Win the Crown in African Women’s Volleyball Inter-Club Championship Final?
By Joel Ajayi
As the curtain is set to fall on the 2025 edition of the African Women’s Volleyball Inter-Club Championship in Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja, it’s now a “Battle of the Pharaohs” as two Egyptian teams are set to face off in today’s final, Sunday, April 13.
On Saturday, defending champions Zamalek booked their place in the final after a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) in a thrilling semifinal encounter.
The match, held at the Indoor Hall, Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, ended with set scores of 25-23, 28-26, 19-25, 24-26, 15-12.
The semifinal lived up to expectations, delivering top-tier volleyball action.
The Kenyan team enjoyed massive support from the crowd, who passionately cheered every move, spike, and rally from the KPC ladies.
It was a contest defined by experience, grit, intelligence, and raw power—highlighting the steady growth and development of volleyball across the continent.
Zamalek will now play in their third consecutive final, having secured the championship title in both the 2023 and 2024 editions.
Meanwhile, Al Ahly, also from Egypt, booked their place in the final by defeating North African side CFC of Tunisia in straight sets: 25-15, 25-23, 25-21—setting the stage for an all-Egyptian showdown.
Before the final clash, Kenya Pipeline Company will face CFC of Tunisia in the third-place match.
The tournament, which featured 16 teams, concludes on April 13, 2025, with the top two teams earning automatic qualification for the World Championship.
Sports
Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Congratulates Oguntimehin On Election As Fct Swan Chairman
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Association (NVRA) has congratulated Tolu Oguntimehin on his election as Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter.
NVRA described his emergence as an opportunity to strengthen sports journalism and advance the welfare of members.
Oguntimehin emerged victorious at the FCT SWAN elective congress held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, defeating his challenger, Raphael Ekpang, by 88 votes to four.
In a congratulatory message, the Chairman of Nigeria Volleyball Reporters, Alhaji Ganiyu Oloyede described the election outcome as a testament to the confidence reposed in Oguntimehin by members of the association.
Oloyede expressed optimism that the new chairman would bring purposeful leadership, inclusiveness and renewed commitment to the development of sports journalism in the FCT.
He stressed that the responsibility of leading the association goes beyond occupying an office.
Oloyede noted that the new administration must prioritise members’ welfare, professional development, unity and the protection of their collective interests.
The NVR chairman also challenged the incoming leadership to create an enabling environment where sports journalists can thrive professionally, gain greater access to sporting events and contribute meaningfully to the growth of Nigerian sports.
He particularly welcomed Oguntimehin’s commitment to establishing a ₦200 million financial base for the association, describing the proposed initiative as an ambitious step towards building a financially stronger and more sustainable SWAN FCT.
Oloyede further emphasised the importance of collaboration among sports journalists, sports federations, government institutions and other stakeholders, maintaining that stronger partnerships would create more opportunities for members and improve the quality of sports reporting.
He urged the new executive to embrace transparency, accountability and open communication while ensuring that every member feels represented in the administration.
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters reaffirmed its readiness to work with the new SWAN FCT leadership in promoting sports journalism, strengthening professional relationships and projecting Nigerian sports positively.
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