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Egypt guaranteed semi-final spot at African Women's Volleyball Championships

By Nick Butler
Tuesday, 10 October 2017

Egypt gained a second successive victory today in the Cameroonian capital ©CAVB

Egypt joined Cameroon in progressing to the semi-finals from Group A at the African Women's Volleyball Championship in Yaoundé today.

Both teams have won both of their opening two matches and will meet to decide the group winner tomorrow.

Cameroon romped past winless Botswana today at the Palais des Sports Hall.

The host nation were never under significant pressure as they triumphed 25-14, 25-18, 25-21.

Nigeria also gained a first win of the competition elsewhere today in Group B.

Nigeria enjoyed a comfortable victory over Democratic Republic of Congo ©CAVB

They defeated Democratic Republic of Congo 25-19, 25-14, 25-15 to keep alive their slim hopes of progression.

Unbeaten Kenya beat Tunisia 25-17, 25-21, 25-16 in the final match of the day.

Kenya are the three-time defending champions and heavy favourites to successfully defend their crown.

They have already sealed a spot in the semi-finals.

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