African volleyball giants Egypt have clinched the African Men's Volleyball Championship for the first time since 2015 after Wednesday night’s 3-1 win over Algeria in the final held in Cairo.

The Pharaohs dominated the first two sets, taking the first 25-22 and the second 25-18 to take control of the game before their home fans.

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Despite stumbling in the third set with a score of 20-25 in favour of Algeria, Egypt rallied back and claimed the fourth set 25-22, to win the title.

The victory earned Egypt the first title since 2015 and the ninth overall in the country&039;s history, just two behind Tunisia, who hold a record 11 titles.

Libya won the bronze medal after defeating Cameroon 3-1 in the third-place encounter, earlier on Wednesday.

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With their continental glory, Egypt have also earned a spot in the 2025 World Championships alongside runners-up Algeria.

Besides, the Pharaohs also qualified to the 2024 Olympic Games that will take place in Paris, France.

Meanwhile, Rwanda men's volleyball team finished in sixth place at the tournament after losing 0-3 to Tunisia. It was the fourth time in a row that the country finished sixth, having previously achieved the same position in 2015, 2017 and 2021.

Final ranking

1. Egypt

2. Algeria

3. Libya

4. Cameroon

5. Tunisia

6. Rwanda

7. Chad

8. Morocco

9. Kenya

10. Ghana

11. Senegal

12. Gambia

13. Tanzania

14. Burundi

15. Mali