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2017 Women's African Volleyball Championship
The 2017 Women's African Nations Championship was the 18th edition of the Women's African Volleyball Championship organised by Africa's governing volleyball body, the Confédération Africaine de Volleyball. Held in Yaoundé, Cameroon, the tournament took place from 7 to 14 October 2017. The top two teams, who had registered with FIVB for the 2018 World Championship, qualify to represent Africa in the 2018 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship. Cameroon won the championship defeating Kenya and Egypt won the bronze medal over Senegal. Qualification 13 teams registered to participate in the 2017 Women's African Nations Championship, of which 4 later withdrew. * Withdrew. Venue 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 two best teams of each group progress to the second sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yaoundé
Yaoundé (; , ) is the capital of Cameroon and, with a population of more than 2.8 million, the second-largest city in the country after the port city Douala. It lies in the Centre Region of the nation at an elevation of about 750 metres (2,500 ft) above sea level. The outpost of Epsumb or Jeundo was founded between the Nyong and Sanaga rivers at the northern edge of the area's forests in 1887 by German explorers as a trading base for rubber and ivory. A military garrison was built in 1895 which enabled further colonization. After Imperial Germany's defeat in World War I, France held eastern Cameroon as a mandate, and Yaoundé was chosen to become the capital of the colony in 1922. Douala remained the more important settlement, but Yaoundé saw rapid growth and continued as the seat of government for the Republic of Cameroon upon its independence in 1960. Most of Yaoundé's economy is still centred on the administrative structure but major industries in Yaoundé incl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christelle Nana Tchoudjang
Christelle Tchoudjang Nana (born ) is a Cameroonian volleyball player. She is a member of the Cameroon women's national volleyball team and played for VBC Chamalières in 2014. She was part of the Cameroonian national team at the 2014 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship in Italy. Clubs * VBC Chamalières VBC may refer to: * VBC-90, an armoured combat vehicle * The VBC 88.3 FM, a radio station in Wellington, New Zealand * Valencia BC, a Spanish basketball team * Vesper Barge Club, an amateur rowing club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania * Victory Base ... (2014) References External links *http://rio2016.fivb.com/en/volleyball/women/teams/cmr-cameroon/players/christelle-tchoudjang-nana?id=53662 *http://italy2014.fivb.org/en/competition/teams/cmr-cameroon/players/christelle-tchoudjang-nana?id=41064 *http://www.camer-sport.be/4460/4/CM/20/cameroun-christelle-nana-tchoudjang-impariale-capitaine-cameroon.html *https://web.archive.org/web/20180404201941/http://www.transafricara ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Most Valuable Player
In team sports, a most valuable player award, abbreviated 'MVP award', is an honor typically bestowed upon an individual (or individuals, in the instance of a tie) whose individual performance is the greatest in an entire league, for a particular competition, or on a specific team. The purpose of the award is recognize the contribution of the individual's efforts amongst a group effort, and to highlight the excellence, exemplariness, and/or outstandingness of a player's performance amidst the performance of their peers in question. The term can have different connotations depending on the context in which it is used. A 'League MVP' is the most valuable player in an entire league, and refers to the player whose performance is most excellent in the league. Similarly, a "Team MVP" is the most valuable player on a team, referring to the player whose team contribution is greatest amongst their teammates. In many sports, MVP awards are presented for a specific match—in other words, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jean-René Akono
Jean René Akono (born ) is a Cameroonian male volleyball player and coach. He was part of the Cameroon men's national volleyball team in over 100 games, including its 1989 victory at the African Championship. He played for Amacam in his club career. Akono later became coach of the Cameroon women's national volleyball team The Cameroon women's national volleyball team represents Cameroon in international women's volleyball competitions and friendly matches. The team is one of the leading nations in women's volleyball on the African continent. The team played in .... He coached the women's team at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Clubs * Amacam (1990) References External links * 1967 births Living people Cameroonian volleyball coaches Cameroonian men's volleyball players Place of birth missing (living people) {{Cameroon-volleyball-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Odette Ahirnidi
Odette may refer to: Arts and entertainment * ''Odette'' (play), an 1881 play by Victorien Sardou ** ''Odette'' (1916 film), an Italian silent drama film based on the Sardou play ** ''Odette'' (1928 film), a German silent drama film based on the Sardou play ** ''Odette'' (1934 film), an Italian drama film based on the Sardou play * ''Odette'' (1950 film), a British war film about Odette Sansom * Odette, heroine of Tchaikovsky's ballet ''Swan Lake'' * , an 1847 ballet by Jules Perrot * Odette, a character in Marcel Proust's ''Swann's Way'', volume 1 of ''In Search of Lost Time'' People * Odette (given name), people with the given name Odette * Odette (musician) (born 1997), British-born Australian musician * Odette Sansom (1912-1995) French Special Operations Executive agent * Edmond George Odette (1884–1939), Canadian politician * Mary Odette, stage name of Marie Odette Goimbault (1901–1987), French-born British actress * Terrance Odette, Canadian film director and scre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Odile Leopoldine Adiana Estelle
Odile is a feminine given name of French origin, and may refer to: Characters * Odile, the evil black swan of ''Swan Lake'' * Odile de Caray, in the 1966 film '' Eye of the Devil'' * Odile, a principal character in the 1964 Jean-Luc Godard film '' Bande à part'' People *Odile of Cologne (c. 4th century), a saint of the Roman Catholic Church * Odile of Alsace (c. 662–c. 720), a saint of the Roman Catholic Church *Odile Bain (1939-2012), French parasitologist *Odile Baron Supervielle (1915-2016), Uruguayan-born Argentine writer and journalist *Odile Crick (1920–2007), British artist best known for her drawing of the DNA double helix *Odile Defraye (1888–1965), Belgian road-racing bicyclist * Odile Fanton d’Andon, French environmental researcher, CEO of the company ACRI-ST *Odile Gilbert (contemporary), French hairstylist *Odile Harington (born 1961), South African intelligence agent * Odile Jacob (contemporary), French scientist who studies the workings of the brain *Odile ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emelda Piata Zessi
Emelda Piata Zessi (born April 8, 1997) is a Cameroonian volleyball player. She was a member of the Cameroon women's national volleyball team at the 2016 Summer Olympics The 2016 Summer Olympics ( pt, Jogos Olímpicos de Verão de 2016), officially the Games of the XXXI Olympiad ( pt, Jogos da XXXI Olimpíada) and also known as Rio 2016, was an international multi-sport event held from 5 to 21 August 20 .... References 1997 births Living people Cameroonian women's volleyball players Olympic volleyball players for Cameroon Volleyball players at the 2016 Summer Olympics 21st-century Cameroonian women {{Cameroon-volleyball-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yolande Amana Guigolo
Yolande Amana Guigolo (born September 15, 1997) is a Cameroonian volleyball player. She was a member of the Cameroon women's national volleyball team The Cameroon women's national volleyball team represents Cameroon in international women's volleyball competitions and friendly matches. The team is one of the leading nations in women's volleyball on the African continent. The team played in ... at the 2016 Summer Olympics. References 1997 births Living people Cameroonian women's volleyball players Olympic volleyball players of Cameroon Volleyball players at the 2016 Summer Olympics 21st-century Cameroonian women {{Cameroon-volleyball-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madeleine Bodo Essissima
Madeleine Bodo Essissima (born April 29, 1992) is a Cameroonian volleyball player. She was a member of the Cameroon women's national volleyball team at the 2016 Summer Olympics The 2016 Summer Olympics ( pt, Jogos Olímpicos de Verão de 2016), officially the Games of the XXXI Olympiad ( pt, Jogos da XXXI Olimpíada) and also known as Rio 2016, was an international multi-sport event held from 5 to 21 August 20 .... References 1992 births Living people Cameroonian women's volleyball players Olympic volleyball players for Cameroon Volleyball players at the 2016 Summer Olympics 21st-century Cameroonian women Place of birth missing (living people) {{Cameroon-volleyball-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fawziya Abdoulkarim
Fawziya Abdoulkarim (born ) is a Cameroonian volleyball player. She is a member of the Cameroon women's national volleyball team and played for Bafia Evolution in 2014. She was part of the Cameroonian national team at the 2014 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship in Italy and at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Clubs * Bafia Evolution (2014-2015) * France VBC Chamalière (2015-2017) * France SOC Sens Olympique Club (2017-2020) * France ESCV Entente Saint-Chamond (2020-2021) * France France (), officially the French Republic ( ), is a country primarily located in Western Europe. It also comprises of Overseas France, overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic, Pacific Ocean, Pac ... VB Pays Viennois (2022-now) References {{DEFAULTSORT:Abdoulkarim, Fawziya 1989 births Living people Cameroonian women's volleyball players Place of birth missing (living people) Olympic volleyball players for Cameroon Vo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Victoire L'or Ngon Ntame
Victoire Pauline L'or Ngon Ntame (born ) is a Cameroonian volleyball player. She is a member of the Cameroon women's national volleyball team and played for INJS Yaoundé in 2014. She was part of the Cameroonian national team at the 2014 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship in Italy, and the 2016 Summer Olympics The 2016 Summer Olympics ( pt, Jogos Olímpicos de Verão de 2016), officially the Games of the XXXI Olympiad ( pt, Jogos da XXXI Olimpíada) and also known as Rio 2016, was an international multi-sport event held from 5 to 21 August 20 .... Clubs * INJS Yaoundé (2014) References External links *http://italy2014.fivb.org/en/competition/teams/cmr-cameroon/players/victoire-pauline-l'or-ngon-ntame?id=41061 *http://rio2016.fivb.com/en/volleyball/women/teams/cmr-cameroon/players/victoire-pauline-l'or-ngon-ntame?id=53659 *http://www.gettyimages.com/pictures/victoire-pauline-l-or-ngon-ntame-13612092#cameroons-victoire-pauline-lor-ngon-ntame-celebrates-a- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Berthrade Bikatal
Berthrade Bikatal (born ) is a Cameroonian volleyball player. She is a member of the Cameroon women's national volleyball team and played for Nyong-et-Kéllé in 2014. She was part of the Cameroonian national team at the 2014 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship in Italy and at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Clubs * Nyong-et-Kéllé Nyong-et-Kéllé is a department of Centre Province in Cameroon. The department covers an area of 6,362 km and as of 2001 had a total population of 145,181. The capital of the department lies at Éséka. Subdivisions The department is divid ... (2014) References External linksFIVB [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
