They are indeed the Queens of Africa!
Kenya represented Africa at the 2000 and 2004 Olympics and now Algeria will make its second consecutive appearance since 2008 at the most anticipated sports event of the year, the 2012 Olympics in London.
After defeating their arch rivals from Kenya in a 4 set match (25-16, 25-21, 20-25, 25-12), Algeria now joins host Great Britain, Top 3 Teams from the 2011 World Cup namely Italy, USA & China.
Algeria qualified in front of their home fans. What an epic way to win!
Final Ranking:
Algeria
Kenya
Egypt
Seychelles
Match Schedule & Results:
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Algeria v Egypt 3-1 (25-20, 23-25, 25-17, 25-20)
Seychelles v Kenya 0-3 (15-25, 21-25, 23-25)
Friday, February 3, 2012
Algeria v Seychelles 3-0 (25-6, 25-6, 25-12)
Kenya v Egypt 3-2 (25-23, 23-25, 25-13, 20-25, 16-14)
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Algeria v Kenya 3-1 (25-16, 25-21, 20-25, 25-12)
Egypt v Seychelles 3-0 (25-18, 25-8, 25-21)
With 5 slots taken, we wonder who will take the last 7 Olympics spots.
(source & image: FIVB)
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