The 11th edition of the CAVB Zone 4 Club Championships has concluded with Litto Team claiming the bulk of individual awards across both men’s and women’s competitions, securing seven distinctions in total.
In the women’s category, Tchombe of Litto Team was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player, capping off an impressive campaign for her side. The men’s MVP accolade went to Adji Mahamat of PAD, who stood out among a competitive field.
Litto Team’s dominance was particularly evident in the men’s competition, where they swept several key positions. Dambe Basile earned recognition as the tournament’s top libero, whilst Kombou Collins was selected as the leading blocker. Mbahilamen completed the trio by claiming the best attacker award.
In the women’s draw, Nyong-Kelle proved strong contenders, with Zabo named best libero and Elise Sheila taking the setter honour. Zambo added a second award for the side as the tournament’s second-best blocker. La loi’s Kanyinda was recognised as the top blocker in the women’s category.
The remaining men’s awards saw D’Angoulême Lamine of PAD named best setter, while Mulegwa David of Service National was chosen as the outstanding defender. Espoir claimed two runners-up positions through Kitoko Kambele Didier as second libero and Belemene Dav as second blocker.
Distinctions in the men’s category
For the women, Litto Team added two more distinctions to their tally. Nanyongo was selected as best attacker, and Mbouombouo received the defender award. Tchombe’s double recognition as both second libero and MVP underlined her exceptional tournament performance.
Full list of distinctions
Men
- Best Libero 1: Dambe Basile (Litto Team)
- Libero 2: Kitoko Kambele Didier (Espoir)
- Best Blocker 1: Kombou Collins (Litto Team)
- Blocker 2: Belemene Dav (Espoir)
- Best Attacker: Mbahilamen (Litto Team)
- Best Setter: D’Angoulême Lamine (PAD)
- Best Defender: Mulegwa David (Service National)
- MVP: Adji Mahamat (PAD)
Women
- Best Libero 1: Zabo (Nyong-Kelle)
- Libero 2: Tchombe (Litto Team)
- Best Blocker 1: Kanyinda (La loi)
- Blocker 2: Zambo (Nyong-Kelle)
- Best Attacker: Nanyongo (Litto Team)
- Best Setter: Elise Sheila (Nyong-Kelle)
- Best Defender: Mbouombouo (Litto Team)
- MVP: Tchombe (Litto Team)
The championship now looks ahead to its next chapter. The Democratic Republic of Congo will host the 12th edition in 2026, with the Congolese Volleyball Federation, led by president Matata Shwiti Christian, already making preparations to welcome teams from across the sub-region.
