Defending Champions Zamalek Overpower CNS , as Al Ahly of Egypt Beat La Loi of Congo DR.
Ijeja (Core Reporters) Abuja (Core Reporters) Despites hard-fought, the defending champions, Zamalek defeated Chief Naval Staff of Nigeria in a straight set 3-0 (25-14, 25-20, 25-16) to lead proceedings in the championship and remain unbeaten after two games.
ZMK showed why they are the top in Africa with superb control of the ball, skilful touches and driving spikes when required. They got off to a slow start with a few mis-hits, but then started scoring to raced ahead to take the set 25-14.
ZMK started the 2nd set with a series of quick point losses and they looked fairly glum. Highlights of the next few points included a deliberate serve and counter-block combination. CNS closed the gap slightly to trail 17-15. ZMK recovered to claim the set with a mega spike 25-20.
CNS were struggling in the third set. They had little effect to the score line. ZMK gained from a couple of CNS faults and an ace and then fed the ball for the match point, a super spike! ZMK won 25-16.
In another game, record championship holders, Al Ahly of Egypt made it two out of two following their 3-0 (25-7, 25-11, 25-20) win over La Loi of Congo DR.
AHL looked to solidify their spot top pool C, and did so convincingly in their match against VLL. AHL started out in style, with serving some balls that VLL had difficulty controlling. Despite some spirited and quality defence and some incredible rallies, VLL could not prevent AHL from building a solid 1st set lead at 25-7.
VLL tried to chip away at AHL’s lead, with some great serving but AHL’s attack was too strong and maintained their lead at 25-11 in the second set.
In the third set VLL was the team to storm out of the gate! Some amazing rallies – back and forth, attack, dig, However AHL is never a team to fold, and they started to chip away, eventually wining the set 25-20, and 3-0 on scores.
