Morocco celebrated a historic achievement by clinching both the men’s and women’s titles at the 2025 Africa Beach Volleyball Championship, held from June 25–29 on the picturesque Martil beach in Tetouan. The championship drew 25 men’s and 19 women’s teams from 28 countries, making it one of the continent's most competitive events to date.
Men's Final Results
In a thrilling all-Moroccan final, Soufiane El-Gharouti and Anass Saber rallied to defeat teammates Zouheir El-Graoui and Iliyas Lazar in a tightly contested three-set match:
- Set 1: 17-21
- Set 2: 21-18
- Set 3: 15-10
Mozambique's Jose Alberto Mondlane and Osvaldo Mungoi secured the bronze medal after outplaying the Togolese team of Koffi Abraham Kotoka and Kuamivi Achille Samani.
Women's Final Results
The women's championship also went to Morocco, as Mahassine Zerouali Siad and Dina El Ghazoui defeated Mozambique's Vanessa Muianga and Mercia Mucheza in straight sets:
- Set 1: 21-15
- Set 2: 23-21
For the bronze, Nigeria's duo of Pamela Bawa and Esther Mbah overcame Egypt's Marwa Magdy and Nada Hamdy.
Impact of Volleyball Empowerment
A key takeaway from this championship was the impact of the Volleyball Empowerment program, which provided international coaching and development support. All the medal-winning teams had participated in this initiative, reaffirming the importance of long-term investment in skill development. Morocco and Mozambique were notable standouts in this regard.
Global Implications
The event also served as a qualifying round for the prestigious FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships, scheduled for November 14–23 in Adelaide, Australia. The top four men’s and women’s teams earned their places to represent Africa on the world stage.
Morocco’s double victory underscored both sheer athleticism and the country’s commitment to long-term growth in beach volleyball. It also highlighted Africa’s increasing competitiveness in international volleyball circuits.
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