Volleyball’s main headline during 9–13 November is Tunisia’s success at the 2026 CAVB Men’s African Nations Championship. The hosts defeated Cameroon in straight sets in the final to secure a record 12th continental title. The result was also a personal milestone for outside hitter Oussama Ben Romdhane, who was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player.
Tunisia add another continental title
The championship victory gave Tunisia another major achievement in African volleyball. Winning in front of a home crowd added to the significance of the result, while the straight-sets final showed the team’s ability to perform under pressure at the decisive stage.
Ben Romdhane’s MVP recognition reflected his influence during the competition. He described the title as particularly meaningful because it came in Tunisia and in front of local supporters. The federation also connected the success to longer-term ambitions, including qualification milestones for the LA28 Olympic Games and the 2027 Men’s World Championship.
Beach volleyball teams secure Olympic places
The FIVB reported that Canada and the United States won the NORCECA beach volleyball titles on 9 November, securing places in the LA28 Olympic pathway. Canada’s women’s pair and the US men’s team were among the winners in a competition that brought together leading pairs from the region.
These results matter because beach volleyball qualification is built through continental events and a longer international calendar. Teams must maintain consistency across several tournaments to reach the Olympic stage.
Governance and development updates
The FIVB also reported that Anita Palm had been elected President of Volleyball Australia. The former Olympian succeeds Craig Carracher, with new directors joining the federation’s board. In South America, U16 and U14 club championships in Bolivia produced winners from the region, showing the importance of youth development and local competition structures.
Why the week matters
Volleyball’s international progress depends on a connected pathway: youth programmes, domestic leagues, continental tournaments, national teams and global championships. Tunisia’s success gives African volleyball a prominent story, while beach volleyball qualification and leadership changes show how the sport continues to develop away from the court as well.
Sources:
- FIVB — Oussama Ben Romdhane celebrates African title: https://www.fivb.com/oussama-ben-romdhane-celebrates-first-african-title-as-olympic-dream-draws-closer/
- FIVB — Latest volleyball news: https://www.fivb.com/volleyball/
- FIVB — News and regional competition updates: https://www.fivb.com/news/