Displaying strength and composure, Port Autonome de Douala (Cameroon) confirmed its status as a serious contender in Pool C of the 2025 Men’s African Volleyball Club Championship by overpowering Ethiopia’s Wolaita Dicha Sports Club (WDS) in straight sets: 25-23, 25-19, 25-22.
The match, played at the Misurata International Hall, lasted 1 hour and 14 minutes. The Cameroonian side demonstrated superior tactical discipline and offensive power throughout. Despite some resistance, especially in the first and third sets, Wolaita Dicha struggled to change the course of the game against a well-organized Douala team.
Team Statistics
Port Autonome de Douala (PAD)
- Total Points: 75
- Winning Attacks: 43 from 63 attempts
- Successful Blocks: 6
- Aces: 7
- Points from Opponent Errors: 19
Wolaita Dicha SC (WDS)
- Total Points: 64
- Winning Attacks: 32 from 52 attempts
- Successful Blocks: 7
- Aces: 3
- Points from Opponent Errors: 22
Key Players
For the Cameroonian side, Sadam emerged as the top scorer with 16 points, including 13 attack points and 2 blocks, affirming his pivotal role in coach Yves Donald Beyegue’s system. He was closely followed by Mboihailamen (12 points, 10 from attacks) and Mvomo (11 points), both of whom were consistently effective at the net.
On the Ethiopian side, Konsa Afewerk stood out with 15 points, all from his tireless efforts in attack (32 attempts). Tariku (9 points) and Dake Temesgen (7 points) tried to rally the team, but lacked the consistency to turn the tide.