On Sunday, April 20, 2025, as part of the Men’s African Club Volleyball Championship held in Misurata, Libya, Al Nasser Sports Club (LBA) delivered a commanding performance to defeat Volley Club Emmanuel (COD) in straight sets, 3–0.
From the very first set, the Libyan side demonstrated their technical and tactical superiority, securing a 25–18 win. Energized by strong support from the home crowd, Al Nasser went on to dominate the second set with an overwhelming 25–9 scoreline. The third and final set followed the same pattern, as they closed the match with a decisive 25–14 victory.
The entire encounter lasted 1 hour and 8 minutes, during which Al Nasser maintained full control through powerful attacks and solid defense. Despite their fighting spirit, the Congolese team from Volley Club Emmanuel struggled to find their footing and were unable to shift the momentum in their favor.
With this convincing win, Al Nasser Sports Club reaffirms its ambitions in the prestigious continental tournament, while Volley Club Emmanuel will need to regroup and strategize ahead of their upcoming matches.
Telling Statistics
NSC’s supremacy is clearly reflected in the match statistics:
- 75 total points scored versus 41 for EMM.
- 37 attack points (from 74 attempts) compared to 21 for the Congolese team.
- 7 successful blocks for NSC, against 4 for EMM.
- 13 service points, including 6 from standout performer Ruiz.
- NSC also made fewer unforced errors (12 compared to EMM’s 17).
Key Players
- Ruiz (NSC) was the standout performer with 15 points (10 attacks, 3 service aces, 2 blocks).
- Zakka Ragab Tarek added 9 points to the scoreboard.
- On the Congolese side, Abi led the team with 5 points, followed by Fabrice (4 points) and Mbuyi Banza (3 points).