Abuja Nigeria, April 8, 2025 – Championship record holders Al Ahly of Egypt sealed their place in the quarterfinals with a resounding 3-0 (25-17, 25-19, 25-15) win over Mayo Kano Evolution of Cameroun.
Al Ahly took the first set 25-17 with quick movement and distribution of the ball around the court. The young MKE side played some excellent defence on the backcourt to save a number of balls.
It was again a difficult pattern for Al Ahly in the second set contesting every point. A number of hitting and serving mistakes from both teams didn’t change how close it was. Al Ahly took the last few points to win 25-19.
It was fairly close contest in the beginning of the third set. MKE got a good start although Al Ahly would exploit holes in the MKE defence and led 13-10. MKE had some brilliant spikes, but Al Ahly took the set 25-15 and secured themselves a place in the quarter finals.
Al Ahly will now play the winner between Rwanda National Police and Kenya Prisons.
