The decisive match of the 47th edition took place at BK Arena on Saturday, May 2, 2026, bringing to a close a 10-day continental competition hosted in Rwanda for the first time.
The Egyptian giants claimed their 17th title, extending their record as the most successful club in the tournament’s history. For Police VC, the result marked a historic milestone, as they became the first Rwandan side to reach the final.
Al Ahly dominated the encounter, sealing victory in one hour and 21 minutes. They outscored Police VC 75–63 across the three sets, underlining their control throughout the match.
Despite the loss, Police VC’s Elphas Maikuva Makuto delivered a standout performance, finishing as the match’s top scorer with 17 points. Al Ahly’s Jose Israel Masso Alvarez contributed 13 points.
Makuto also emerged as one of the tournament’s leading performers with a total of 141 points, while Masso Alvarez registered 78 points overall.
Notably, Police VC were the only team in the tournament to push Al Ahly beyond the 20-point mark in a single set. The Egyptian side completed the championship unbeaten, without dropping a single set.
Rwanda’s hosting of the tournament marked a significant milestone, with two of its four teams finishing on the podium. REG VC secured third place after defeating Petrojet Sporting Club 3–1 (25–21, 25–21, 13–25, 25–17).
Other Rwandan teams included Kepler VC, which finished seventh, and APR VC, which placed 11th among the 24 participating clubs.
Individual accolades reflected both Egyptian dominance and strong Rwandan representation. REG VC’s Matui Nicholas was named Best Outside Hitter, while Police VC’s Frank Shyaka (Best Middle Blocker), Melly Brian Kiprui (Best Setter), and Irakoze Alain (Best Libero) were also recognised.
For Al Ahly, Abdelrahman Elhossiny Eissa was named Best Outside Hitter and Most Valuable Player (MVP), having scored 60 points during the tournament. His teammates Abou Abd Elhalim Mohamed (Best Middle Blocker) and Jose Israel Masso Alvarez (Best Opposite) also received awards.
Final standings:
Al Ahly SC (Egypt)
Police VC (Rwanda)
REG VC (Rwanda)
Petrojet SC (Egypt)
Port Autonome de Douala (Cameroon)
Kenya Ports Authority (Kenya)
Kepler VC (Rwanda)
Fath Union Sport (Morocco)
Ghana Army (Ghana)
Nemo Stars (Uganda)
APR VC (Rwanda)
Nigeria Customs (Nigeria)
Equity Bank (Kenya)
General Service Unit (Kenya)
Kalibi SC (Ghana)
Sport-S VC (Uganda)
Litto Team VC (Cameroon)
Cameroon Volleyball (Cameroon)
AS INJS (Côte d’Ivoire)
Rukinzo VC (Burundi)
Wolaitta Dicha Sports Club (Ethiopia)
Black Rhinos VC (Zimbabwe)
Atlético Clube do Mindelo (Cape Verde)
Prisons VC (Tanzania)
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