The duel took almost two hours in the capital city and resulted in the hosts prevailing 25-22, 25-18, 20-25, 25-22 at the Cairo International Stadium.

The result marks Egypt's first gold medal in the event since 2015 as they end Tunisia's run of three straight victories.

It was a remarkable performance from Egypt to beat the side that had dispatched them 3-0 in the preliminary round.

Opposite Haikal Reda led the victors with 15 points, through 14 kill blocks and an ace, while being supported by middle blocker Abdelrahman Seoudy and outside hitter Mohamed Mostafa who both amassed 14 points.

Boudjemaa Ikken replied for Algeria with a game-high 21 points through 18 kills, two blocks, and one ace.

En route to the final, Egypt beat Kenya and Morocco in straight sets in the round of 16 and quarter-finals, respectively, before beating Cameroon 3-1 in the semi-finals.

Libya claimed the bronze medal after beating Morocco 3-1 in the third-place play-off.

The country is a beneficiary of the International Volleyball Federation's volleyball empowerment programme having received CHF72,000 (£65,000/$80,000/€75,000) in 12 months which has gone towards coaching support.

Egyptian setter Youssef Hossam headlined the tournament's "dream team" after being named best setter and most valuable player.

He was joined by team-mates Mohamed Asran and Abdelrahman Seoudy as well as Dolgeombi Sem of Cameroon. 

Algeria's Ilyas Achouri and Soufiane Hosni then completed the line-up.

This year's tournament attracted 15 teams with Gambia being the only debutants.

Senegal, who last participated in this tournament in 1979, marked a return to the competition alongside Chad and Libya.

Libya last featured in 2017 and Chad in 2019.