Yaoundé Embassy thanks Cameroon volleyball teams after Türkiye training

Türkiye's Embassy in Yaoundé hosted Cameroon's women's and men's national volleyball teams, along with the federation president and delegation, after they returned with medals from African championships following training in Türkiye.

Türkiye's Embassy in Yaoundé hosted Cameroon's women's and men's national volleyball teams, which brought "great pride" to the people of Cameroon at the African championships after completing their preparations in Türkiye. The embassy thanked the players and the president of the Cameroon Volleyball Federation (FECAVOLLEY), along with his delegation, for their gracious visit.

In a commemorative photograph taken in front of the bust of Atatürk at the embassy, the players posed with the medals around their necks and the trophy. A plaque and commemorative plate were presented during the visit, followed by remarks to members of the press.

Cameroon Volleyball Federation delegation and embassy official with a commemorative plate

Silver for men, bronze for women

Cameroon's men's national team finished first in its group unbeaten at the African Men's Volleyball Championship held in Tunisia in September and defeated Algeria 3-1 in the semifinals. Cameroon lost 3-0 to hosts Tunisia in the final, with set scores of 25-22, 25-18 and 25-19, and took the silver medal. Cameroun24 reported that the team qualified for the 2027 World Championship in Poland with this second-place finish.

Cameroon's women's national team lost 3-0 to hosts Kenya in the semifinals of the African Women's Volleyball Championship in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital. Cameroon defeated Rwanda 3-0 in the third-place match, with set scores of 25-17, 25-16 and 25-19, to win the bronze medal and secure a place at the 2027 FIVB Women's World Championship.

Cameroon Volleyball Federation official and embassy official speaking to the press

Two-week camp in Istanbul

According to Cameroon's Cameroon Tribune newspaper, the women's national team held a two-week camp in Istanbul before the championship in Nairobi. Under coach Lavoisier Yende, the players strengthened their team cohesion by playing friendly matches against elite clubs during the camp.

Photos: Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Yaoundé

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