Volleyball Titans Clash: Bertoua’s Epic Battle for National Supremacy

Fierce Battles and Surprising Turns Mark Second National Volleyball Gathering in Bertoua

The second grouping of Cameroon’s national volleyball championship unfolded in Bertoua, revealing the emerging titans of the sport. The two-day tournament at Centre National de la Jeunesse et du sport (CENAJES) and Parc Sembe Lecco showcased intense matches that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

Women’s Division: Dramatic Shifts and Emerging Powerhouses

The women’s competition proved to be a roller-coaster of excitement:

• Mayo Kani Evolution’s Rise: The team demonstrated remarkable resilience, nearly pulling off an upset against Nyong et Kellé in a nail-biting 3-2 set match.
• Litto Team’s Dominance: Displaying absolute supremacy, Litto Team secured two convincing 3 sets to 0 victories, reinforcing their status as the queens of Zone 4.

Men’s Division: Tactical Battles and Consistent Performers

The men’s matches were equally compelling:

• Port Autonome de Douala (PAD): The defending champions continued their impressive run, winning multiple matches with commanding 3-0 and 3-1 scores.
• Litto Team Volleyball: Proving their mettle, they secured a crucial 3-0 victory against Efoulan Volleyball Club.

Key Numbers and Highlights

• Total Matches Played: 11 matches across two days
• Dominant Teams: PAD and Litto Team in both men’s and women’s categories
• Most Impressive Scorelines:
  • Litto Team’s 3-0 win (25-15, 25-20, 25-10)
  • PAD’s consistent 3-0 and 3-1 victories

Tournament Insights

The second grouping in the Eastern land of the rising sun allowed teams to:

• Assess their current form
• Identify and correct gameplay weaknesses
• Showcase their tactical prowess while projecting themselves in the future.

The 2024/2025 national volleyball championship is far from settled. With the next gathering set for Douala in January 2025, teams are gearing up for what promises to be an explosive continuation of this intense competition.

Next Stop: Douala, January 2025 – Champions will be tested and new heroes might emerge.

Full Tournament Results

SECOND GROUPING: BERTOUA – CENAJES SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 WOMEN’S DIVISION

• FAP vs MAYO KANI: 1-3 (16-25, 25-15, 25-26, 21-25)
• LTV vs CEV: 3-1 (25-5, 16-25, 25-17, 25-11)
• FATGO vs NEK: 0-3 (11-25, 21-25, 22-25)
• LTV vs FAP: 3-0 (25-15, 25-20, 25-10)
• CEV vs FATGO: 3-1 (25-23, 25-27, 25-16, 25-15)

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8

• MKE vs NEK: 2-3 (25-22, 17-25, 20-25, 25-18, 13-15)

SECOND GROUPING: BERTOUA – PARC SEMBE LECCO SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 MEN’S DIVISION

• CEV vs LTV: 0-3 (18-25, 24-26, 18-25)
• SSA vs MKE: 1-3 (22-25, 25-27, 25-15, 22-25)
• FAP vs CSV: 3-0 (25-19, 25-19, 25-19)
• LTV vs SSA: 3-1 (25-20, 22-25, 25-22, 25-17)
• FAP vs PAD: 0-3 (24-26, 20-25, 22-25)

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8

• PAD vs MKE: 3-0 (25-20, 25-13, 25-20)
• CEV vs CSV: 3-0 (25-19, 25-20, 25-22)
• SSA vs FAP: 3-1 (25-20, 25-19, 24-26, 25-17)
• MKE vs CSV: 1-3 (25-20, 25-27, 23-25, 13-25)
• PAD vs CEV: 3-1