Final
Al Ahly of Egypt, the queens of Africa
 Nairobi, Kenya, April 5, 2009- Al Ahly Volleyball Women team of Egypt Becomes the queens of Africa for the sixth time in their history after their thriller victory over Kenya Commercial Bank in the final match the 2009 Women’s African clubs Championship in front of 3000 home spectators here at Moi International Sports Complex of Kasarani in Nairobi, Kenya on Sunday. Bejaia of Algeria wins the bronze medal following their victories over Injis of Cameroon in the third place match.
 Bafia of Cameroon secured the fifth position after beating APR of Rwanda, followed by Water Sports of Ethiopia who finished seventh after beating Kutlwano of Botswana.
 The final was the most exciting match in the competition showing all volleyball skills as Al Ahly took the revenge from the team that defeated them in the 2006 final in Mauritius.
Final
KC Bank (Kenya) vs. Al Ahly (Egypt)
 Al Ahly used the strong impermeable block and backline defense to cruise past the fighting Kenya Commercial bank team 3-1 (25-22, 25-22, 20-25, 25-22) in 95 minutes of exciting performance from both teams. Except for the third set that was won comfortably by the Kenyans all the other sets were settled in the final few points as Al Ahly with the experienced players like Mona Adly and Sherihan Abdel Kader who was chosen the competition Most Valuable Player (MVP) came usually from behind to win the three other sets.
 The match showed very aggressive start from both teams but KC Bank stayed ahead in most of the set due to their active centers specially Jackline Barasa and the veteran Margret Tsinyeni who helped their team to stay ahead till Ahly drew 20-20 after a group of efficient spikes from the two sisters Sherihan and Nahla Abdel Kader. Al Ahly played their best in the last part of the set to win 25-22 after a marvelous backline defensive performance.
 Al Ahly kept the rhythm in the second set as they deployed the block of Hagar Badr and Mona Adly with the aid of their dominance in reception and digging so they led 8-2 at the first technical timeout (FTT). KCB rebounded through their efficient spikers Jackline and Grace Jeptoo till they draw 12-12. Although the Kenyan team looked better in defense and attacks it looks clearly that Ahly players with their high spirit are more motivated to win specially after the coach changed the main setter Miral by the second setter Iman Tharwat. Al Ahly rebounded by their better backline defense to win the set 25-22.
 The third set showed early disturbance in the Kenyan team as they lost the confidence and thus Al Ahly led 5-3 through the efficient blocks of Ingy El Shamy but quickly KCB went through to lead for the first time 8-6 at the FTT after great performance from the experienced Margret. The Kenyan team increased the point deficit to 13-7 before Ahly coach made some substitutions that allowed them to draw 14-14. KCB again used the wing spikers Eunce Maiyo and Julia Sakaya to regain the lead till 20-18 and 23-19. Ahly players committed several Service and reception mistakes that allowed the Kenyan team to win the set 25-20.
 Al Ahly started the fourth set in a better disciplined line up that allowed them to continuously lead 7-5 when the Kenyan team survived through Margret in position 3 to score three successive points and lead 8-7 at the FTT. Al Ahly improved their block against the Kenyan attacks and started to use the wing spikers Nada Nasef and Sherihan Sameh to score, But KCB reacted through the centers Jackline and Margret to draw 14-14 before Ahly reached to 16-14 at the STT. The Kenyan coach was forced to call timeout ut Ahly players reached to the utmost performance to win the set 25-22 and the match 3-1.
 “I’m very happy to win this title here in Kenya the best country in the African women volleyball,” Said Ahly coach Raouf Abdel kader cheerfully. “I think all my players were stars in the final and I use this opportunity to thank the board of administration of the club for there assistance and help through a preparation program in Europe.” He added.
Bronze Medal match
Bejaia (Algeria) vs. Injis (Cameroon)
 Bejaia of Algeria clinched the bronze medal following their victory over Injis of Cameroon in a thriller face of 3-1 (21-25, 25-14, 25-16, 25-21) in 80 minutes showing high performance for both teams.
 Injis started the match in a better performance specially the setter Theodora Nack who led the team combinations which was used well by the efficient spiker Fezeli Nekoudjou and Roline Tatchou to win the first set. Bejaia regained their well known rhythm to win two successive sets after their big gun Nawal Mansouri sent her unstoppable hits aided by the good performance of the middle blockers Lilia Boulouiza and Aicha Neznate. Injis returned back in the fourth set and had early lead as they deployed their solid block of Esther Mbala and Michelle Ntete but the Algerian came on time to decrease the point deficit gradually till they won the set 25-21 after the great performance of their setter Sonai Nadi and the proper backline defense.
 Bejaia won the bronze medal while Injis finished the competition in the fourth position.
Ranking positions
 In the 5th and 6th position match Bafia of Cameroon cruised past APR of Rwanda 3-2 (16-25, 25-19, 27-25, 20-25, 15-12) in a big Marathon showing thriller fight from the start till the end. The critical third set was the turn point of the match after the teams were draw 1-1 in sets when APR was leading 24-21 at the third set before they lost 4 set points to allow Bafia to lead. Even after APR draw 2-2 and the match extended to tiebreak Bafia used the experience of their stars to win the tiebreak 15-12. Bafia ended the competition at the fifth position leaving APR at the sixth position
 In the 7th and 8th position match Water Sports of Ethiopia defeated Kutlwano of Botswana 3-0 (25-17, 25-18, 25-23) after the winners dominated the match except the third set which was the best for Botswana team. Water Sports end the competition at the 7th position and Kutlwano at the 8th.
 In the 9th and 10th positions Prisons of Kenya downed Olympic of Jadida of Morocco 3-0 (25-16, 25-17, 25-21) in a match controlled by the home team. The 2008 champions finished at the 9th position while Jadida in the tenth.
 In the 11th and 12th positions Federal prisons of Ethiopia worked hard to defeat Canon Ndjili of RD Congo 3-0 (25-21, 25-19, 25-20) as the losers played their best match in the competition. Federal Prisons finished at the 11th positions while Canon in the 12th.
 In the 13th and 14th positions VC Club of Congo set a straight sets victory over Les AS of Burundi 3-0 (25-23, 25-11, 25-14) to finish at the 13th position leaving Les AS at the 14th position.
 The 15th and 16th positions match was not held due to the early withdrawal of Pipelines team from Kenya after three of their players were disqualified from the participation in this competition and thus Kampala VC of Uganda finished the competition at the 15th position and Pipelines at the 16th and last position.
 Individual Awards
·        MVP: Sherihan Abdel Kader (Ahly- Egypt)
·        Best Spiker: Dorcas Ndasaba (APR- Rwanda)
·        Best Blocker: Suzan Atemba (APR- Rwanda)
·        Best Server: Mona Adly (Ahly- Egypt)
·        Best Digger: Milred Odwako (KCB- Kenya)
·        Best setter: Fridah Efumbi (KCB- Kenya)
·        Best Receiver: Iman Tharwat (Ahly- Egypt)
Final Day Results
Final: Ahly (Egypt) vs. KC Bank (Kenya) 3-1 (25-22, 25-22, 20-25, 25-22)
3-4 Position: Bejaia (Algeria) vs. Injis (Cameroon) 3-1 (21-25, 25-14, 25-16, 25-21)
5-6 Positions: Bafia (Cameroon) vs. APR (Rwanda) 3-2 (16-25, 25-19, 27-25, 20-25, 15-12)
7-8 Positions: Water Sports (Ethiopia) vs. Kutlwano (Botswana) 3-0 (25-17, 25-18, 25-23)
9-10 Positions: Prisons (Kenya) vs. Jadida (Morocco) 3-0 (25-16, 25-17, 25-21)
11-12 Positions: Federal Prisons (Ethiopia) vs. Canon Ndjili (RD Congo) 3-0 (25-21, 25-19, 25-20)
13-14 Positions: VC Club (Congo) vs. Les AS (Burundi) 3-0 (25-23, 25-11, 25-14)
15-16 Positions: Kampala VC (Uganda) vs. Pipelines   …..Pipelines withdraw
 
Results and Ranking
Final Ranking
1.      Al Ahly (Egypt)
2.      KC Bank (Kenya)
3.      Bejaia (Algeria)
4.      Injis (Cameroon)
5.      Bafia (Cameroon)
6.      APR (Rwanda)
7.      Water Sports (Ethiopia)
8.      Kutlwano (Botswana)
9.      Prisons (Kenya)
10. Jadida (Morocco)
11. Federal Prisons (Ethiopia)
12. Canon de Ndjli (RD Congo)
13. VC Club (RD Congo)
14. Les AS (Burundi)
15. Kampala VC (Uganda)
16. Pipelines (Kenya)