Redemption at last as Wafalme Stars earn first win at Africa Volleyball Championships

Redemption at last as Wafalme Stars earn first win at Africa Volleyball Championships
Wafalme Stars celebrate their win over CAR. PHOTO/CAVB

NAIROBI, Kenya, September 21, 2026 – The national men’s volleyball team redeemed themselves with a 3-0 victory over Central Africa Republic (CAR) at the Africa Nations Championships in Tunis on Monday afternoon.

Wafalme Stars quickly put their opponents to the sword, winning in sets of 25-18, 25-14 and 25-10 to seal their maiden victory of the competition.

It was the perfect response by Gideon Tarus’ charges who have struggled to make a mark at the championships, having come in with the hope of making the podium.

They began their campaign with a straight sets loss to the hosts before going down by the same scoreline to Ghana in their second Pool A encounter.

Despite the second chance of a round of 16 tie against Algeria, Wafalme lost 3-1 to Algeria.

The team are yet to make the podium of the continental competition.

However, a win over CAR puts them in a vantage position to finish in the highest ranking possible to them.