Zamalek beat Chief Naval Staff of Nigeria in a straight set 3-0 (25-14, 25-20, 25-16) to lead proceedings in the championship and remain unbeaten thus far.
ZMK quickly demonstrated why they are the top in Africa with superb control of the ball, skillful touches, and driving spikes when required. They got off to a slow start with a few mis-hits but then started scoring to race ahead to take the set 25-14.
ZMK started the 2nd set with a series of quick point losses and they looked fairly glum. Highlights of the next few points included a deliberate serve and counter-block combination. CNS closed the gap slightly to trail 17-15. ZMK recovered to claim the set with a mega spike 25-20.
CNS were struggling in the third set. They had little effect on the scoreline. ZMK gained from a couple of CNS faults and an ace and then fed the ball for the match point, a super spike! ZMK won 25-16.
