The kickoff of the Men’s African Volleyball Club Championship was marked by a commanding performance from the host team, Swehly Sports Club (Libya), who secured a straight-set victory (25-22, 25-11, 25-10) over Volleyball Club Espoir from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
In a packed Misurata International Hall, energized by an enthusiastic crowd, the local team left no room for doubt, displaying technical superiority and tactical discipline. The match, lasting 1 hour and 7 minutes, revealed Swehly Sports Club’s clear edge in attacking, blocking, and serving.
Total domination
From the start, the Libyan side showed their ambition by winning the first set 25-22. Though the Congolese team offered some resistance early on, they gradually crumbled under the growing intensity of the host side. The second and third sets were completely one-sided, ending 25-11 and 25-10, respectively.
Swehly Sports Club scored a total of 75 points, compared to 43 for the RDC team. The key to this victory was a disciplined collective game and impressive efficiency at the net and in defense.
Standout individual performances
Al Salah stood out as the top scorer of the match with 13 points, followed by Alwaddani (10 points) and Garwash (7 points). Together, they played a crucial role in the team’s offensive success.
Blocking was also decisive, with 10 points scored in this department, illustrating Swehly’s dominance at the net. On the other side, Volleyball Club Espoir struggled to break through, despite the efforts of Tshibasu Ngwey (13 points), Shesha (7 points), and Kabongo Mwin Komb (5 points), who tried to keep their team in the match.
Key match statistics:
- Match duration: 1h07 (25 min / 22 min / 20 min)
- Total points: SSC – 75 | VCE – 43
- Top scorers SSC: Al Salah (13 pts), Alwaddani (10 pts), Garwash (7 pts)
- Top scorers VCE: Tshibasu Ngwey (13 pts), Shesha (7 pts), Kabongo Mwin Komb (5 pts)
- Points won from opponent’s errors: SSC – 17 | VCE – 13
- Blocks by SSC: 10 points
- Successful attacks by SSC: 22
A promising start for the Libyan club
With this convincing victory, Swehly Sports Club sends a strong message to all participants in the competition. Backed by a solid collective, clear tactical discipline, and an enthusiastic home crowd, the Libyan team establishes itself as a serious contender for the continental crown.
Volleyball Club Espoir, on the other hand, will need to regroup quickly in order to keep their hopes alive in this demanding tournament.
