Egypt U18 Volleyball Team Continues Shining.. Pharaohs Defeat Algeria in Straight Sets to Reach African Championship Semifinals
Egypt’s U18 volleyball team continued its impressive run at the African Championship in Alexandria after securing a convincing 3-0 victory over Algeria, booking a place among the continent’s top four teams.
Young Pharaohs Write a New Chapter of Success in African Championship 🏐🔥
Egypt’s U18 volleyball team achieved a new milestone during the African U18 Championship after securing qualification to the semifinals with a deserved three-set victory over Algeria in the quarterfinal clash of the tournament being held in Alexandria. 🇪🇬⭐
The Egyptian team delivered a strong performance throughout the match, as the players showed great concentration from the beginning and controlled the game thanks to excellent defensive organization and powerful attacking skills, confirming the Young Pharaohs’ ability to compete strongly for the continental title. 🏆✨
The tournament is being hosted at Pioneer Club in Alexandria from July 20 until July 30, 2026, with the participation of several of Africa’s strongest national teams, creating a major sporting event that reflects the development of volleyball across the continent.
Egypt Secures Victory Over Algeria with Three Strong Sets 🚨🏐
Egypt entered the match with a clear objective: achieving victory and securing qualification to the semifinals. This ambition was reflected in the team’s strong performance from the opening moments, as the players successfully controlled the pace and important points.
The results of the three sets were as follows:
📌 First Set: Egypt 25-19 Algeria.
📌 Second Set: Egypt 25-16 Algeria.
📌 Third Set: Egypt 25-15 Algeria.
The Egyptian team showed clear superiority throughout all stages of the match, successfully handling Algeria’s attempts to return to the game and maintaining focus until the final point to complete a clean sweep without losing any set. 💪🔥
Tunisia Awaits Egypt in the Semifinal Clash 🏆
With this victory, Egypt secured its place in the tournament semifinals after previously reaching the quarterfinals by finishing second in Group A, which included Morocco, Nigeria, and Burundi.
The Egyptian team will face Tunisia in a strong semifinal battle scheduled for tomorrow at 6:00 PM, as the technical staff and players aim to achieve another victory and qualify for the final. 📢⭐
Algeria had reached the quarterfinals after finishing third in Group B, which included Tunisia, Cameroon, and Libya, before being eliminated by the strong Egyptian side.
Egypt Squad Participating in the Championship 🇪🇬✨
The Egypt U18 squad includes several talented players representing the future of Egyptian volleyball:
⭐ Moataz Talaat
⭐ Seif Mohamed
⭐ Ahmed Ayman
⭐ Omar Wael
⭐ Ali Moamen
⭐ Adham Hany
⭐ Yassin Abdel Latif
⭐ Yassin Mohamed
⭐ Youssef Mohamed
⭐ Adham Eid
⭐ Adel Awad
⭐ Omar Omran
The Egyptian team is coached by Brazilian head coach Percy Oncken, assisted by Mohamed Abdel Moneim as general coach, Ahmed El-Nabawy as technical analyst, Hakim Anwar as team administrator, Dr. Mohamed Younes as team doctor, and Sameh Nour as rehabilitation and injury specialist.
The Egyptian delegation is headed by Captain Shawkat Saber, a member of the Egyptian Volleyball Federation board, who works to provide all necessary support for the team during the championship. 🏐👏
Great Support for African Championship Success in Alexandria 🌍🔥
The tournament is held under the sponsorship of Captain Gohar Nabil, Minister of Youth and Sports, and Engineer Ayman Attia, Governor of Alexandria, while MP Aida Ismail, a member of the African Volleyball Confederation board, heads the tournament’s higher committee.
Captain Hassan Abed, Executive Director of the Egyptian Volleyball Federation, serves as tournament director due to his extensive experience in organizing continental and international championships.
The match was attended by Dr. Wael Kandil, a member of the Egyptian Volleyball Federation board, and Nadia Sary, a member of the Alexandria Volleyball Region board, as they supported and encouraged the Egyptian players during the important match against Algeria. 👏🇪🇬
Egyptian Ambitions Toward the Continental Title 🏆🔥
Egypt’s qualification to the semifinals represents an important step in the team’s African Championship journey, especially with a group of promising players looking to create a new chapter in Egyptian volleyball history.
The Young Pharaohs hope to continue their winning streak and defeat Tunisia in order to reach the final and compete for the title, supported by Egyptian fans who always stand behind national teams across different sports. ⭐
With the impressive performance shown against Algeria, hopes are growing for another achievement to be added to Egyptian sports history, as everyone awaits the next challenge on the road to African glory. 🏐🏆
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