The 2003 Women's African Nations Championship was the 11th edition of the Women's African Volleyball Championship organised by Africa's governing volleyball body, the Confédération Africaine de Volleyball. It was held in Nairobi, Kenya, from 16 to 23 August 2003.

Egypt won the championship defeating Kenya in the final, while Cameroon defeated Algeria to finish third.

Competing nations The following national teams have confirmed participation:

Venue Nairobi, KenyaKasarani Indoor ArenaCapacity: 5,000

Format The tournament is played in two stages. In the first stage, the participants are divided in two groups. A single round-robin format is played within each group to determine the teams' group position (as per procedure below).

The second stage is a knockout format, the top two teams in each group advance to the semifinals, third placed teams in each group play for 5th-6th and fourth placed teams in each group play for 7th-8th place. Winners of the semifinals play the final, while losers play for third and fourth places.

Pool standing procedure Match points (win = 2 points, loss = 1 point) Number of matches won Sets ratio Points ratio

Pool composition The drawing of lots was held in Nairobi, Kenya on 15 August 2003.

Pool APool B

Group stage

Group A

Group B

Final round

Semifinals

7th place match

5th place match

3rd place match

Final

Final standing Tournament winner qualify for the 2003 FIVB World Cup.

Rank Team 4 5 6 7 8 Source: CAVB.

Awards

MVP Tahani Toson Best setter Rose Beleng À Ngon Best receiver Mercy Wesutila Best defender Sara Talaat Aly Best scorer Tahani Toson Best attacker Dorcas Nakhomicha Ndasaba Best blocker Lydia Oulmou Best server Arabia Rafrafi

Source: CAVB.

References CAVB group stage (first and second rounds) results. CAVB semifinals, 5th and 7th places matches report. CAVB final, 3rd, 5th and 7th places matches report.

External links Results