AFRICAN GALA
CHAMPIONSHIP-THIRD AND LAST DAY
RUSSIA WON THE CUP, PORTUGAL DEFEATED EGYPT
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Russia
won the first ever African Gala Championship in the city
of Abuja- Nigeria , winning the third match in row
against Nigeria 3/1 (23/25-25/20-25/19-25/21) in the
third and final day of the competition. Portugal
defeated Egypt 3/0 (27/25-25/19-25/23) to occupy the
second place leaving the African teams Egypt and Nigeria
third and fourth respectively.
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AFRICAN GALA
CHAMPIONSHIP - SECOND DAY
RUSSIA GOT SECOND WIN- EGYPT REGAIN PERFORMANCE
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Russia
got the second win in the first African Gala
Championship held in Abuja-Nigeria, defeating Portugal
3/0 (30/28-25/22-25/16) in the second day to lead the
teams by four points. Egypt team regained performance
after losing in the first day to defeat Nigeria in
straight sets 3/0 (26/24-25/17-26/24) to proceed to the
second place, leaving the Nigerian team in the last
position.
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AFTER GREAT EFFORTS OF FIVB AND
CAVB:
AFRICAN GALA CHAMPIONSHIP IN ACTION
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After
many years of trials to establish an Afro-European
competition, the first ever African Gala Championship
will start today 18th July in Abuja-Nigeria in presence
of two African teams, Egypt and the hosts Nigeria and
two European teams, Russia and Portugal. The first
Nigerian Lady, Chief Mrs. Stella Dbasanjo, the wife of
Nigerian President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo will attend
the opening ceremony as an Honour presedent of the
competition.
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