Kenya keep YOG qualification hopes alive by beating Rwanda
The South Africans take a time out in their match against Egypt, which they eventually lost 3-0
The Egyptian Girls team claimed their third victory in the African Youth Olympic Games Qualifying Tournament on Sunday beating South Africa 3-0 (25-16, 25-7, 25-14) whilst Kenya kept their hopes of qualification alive with a 3-1 (25-22, 23-25, 25-18, 25-19) victory over Rwanda on the third day of the competition at Cairo Stadium.
Egypt are currently leading the tournament with six points after winning all three of their matches with Tunisia and Kenya both on five points after winning two matches.
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The tournament champions will qualify for the first Youth Olympic Games which take place from August 14-26 in Singapore.
The matches on Sunday were attended by CAVB Vice President Mr. Tubby Reddy, CC President Mrs. Touria Aarab, Referee Delegate Hassan Ahmed and the representative of the Egyptian Olympic Committee, FEVB President Aly El Sergany and CAVB Technical Director Howyda Mondy.
Monday will be a rest day with the competition resuming on Tuesday as Rwanda meets South Africa, Tunisia play Kenya and Egypt faces DR Congo.
Egypt vs. South Africa Nirmeen Seifelnasr and Salma El Mohandes led Egypt to a third victory over South Africa beating them 3-0 (25-16, 25-7, 25-14) in a match lasting 59 minutes. The Egyptian attacker Yassmin Hussein was the top scorer with 15 points while Daniel Brittany led the South African scorers with 5 points. Despite resilience from South Africa, the host side managed to utilize their middle blockers creating a number of issues in attack for the visitors.
Kenya vs. Rwanda The Kenyan spiker Violet Makuto and teammate Egaly Kulove led their team to a 3-1 (25-22, 23-25, 25-18, 25-19) victory in a thrilling match. The Rwandans, coached by Kenyan Paul Bitok, put up a brave fight and managed to draw even at 1-1 after a fantastic performance from their star Feza Izabayo. However Kenya eventually gained momentum to win the third and fourth sets.
Tunisia vs. RD Congo Tunisia were also victorious on Sunday beating DR Congo in straight sets (25-9, 25-12, 25-19) after a consistent performance from Rahma Sinoussi who topped the scores with 18 points. The Tunisian team showed signs of improvement after a shaky start to the tournament.
Sunday March 21 results
Kenya vs. Rwanda 3-1 (25-22, 23-25, 25-18, 25-19) Tunisia vs. RD Congo 3-0 (25-9, 25-12, 25-19) South Africa vs. Egypt 3-0 (25-16, 25-7, 25-14)
