Al Ahly Revives its Glory at African Volleyball Championship

The African Clubs Volleyball Championship concluded its events on the Egyptian soil.

It was an all-Egyptian final, where the Egyptian clubs Al Ahly and Smouha competed for the title.

[caption id="attachment_45017" align="aligncenter" width="500"] This Is the Third Consecutive Year for Al Ahly to Win the African Clubs Volleyball Championship [/caption]

The Cairo-based Al Ahly defeated Alexandria-based Smouha 3-0.

Al Ahly's prestigious history throughout the championship

This is the third consecutive year and the 14th time overall for Al Ahly to win such a prestigious championship.

At the first-ever time of the tournament's celebration in 1980, Al Ahly won the first place. 1983 saw the championship's second ceremony, where Al Ahly was also the champion.

[caption id="attachment_45019" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Smouha Marks a Remarkable Jump at the 2019's Edition [/caption]

In 1995, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2010, 2011, 2015, 2017,and 2018, Al Ahly snatched the title.

Remarkable jump for Smouha

Obtaining this year's bronze medal is a remarkable triumph. The club highest achievement was in  2016 and 2018, winning bronze.

Zamalek's victories at the tournament

Worth noting is that the Zamalek club also marked great triumphs at the tournament.

[caption id="attachment_45020" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Al Ahly Win Over Smouha 3-0 at the 2019's Final [/caption]

The club was the champion in 1984, 1987, 2008, 2009, and 2012.  In 1980, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1993, 2002, 2010, Zamalek won silver.