Issued Tuesday 28 March 2017
The
Gambia women and Sierra Leone men beach volleyball teams have once again
retained their dominance in the zone.
Both
countries registered outstanding victories in the just concluded Zone 2
qualifiers held in Banjul.
Gambian
pair Saffie Sawaneh and Abie Kujabie won by 2-0 (21-14, 21-15) over Zainab
Kamara and Francess Lassana of Sierra Leone.
The
first game for team Gambia saw them running riot against Guinean Pairs 21-6,
21-7 and team Salone also beat the Bissau Guineans 2-0 (21-8, 21-11) in the
second match.
The
Gambia then rounded off a memorable day as they were victorious in all 2
matches that they played, following their victory.
This
matchup had even more excitement in store for the host as they have climbed top
of the ranking.
In
the men game, Sierra Leone dominated with their brilliance. Team Salone won the
derby on edge against the towering Gambia pair of Alieu Barry and Ebrima Jatta.
The
Gambia also showcased their brilliant serving and passing game in the match.
Throughout
the game, both nations were able to control the matchup with their adept
passing play. The players utilised their passes to set up point-winning spikes
and this aspect of the game has been improving steadily, especially in the
finishing department.
After
a tough match Sierra Leone won by 2-1 (21-16, 21-19) and retained their
position as number one in zone 2.
Despite
the unfavorable result for Guinea Bissau, all three nations booked
qualifications to this year’s Africa Cup of Nation finals.
Final
Ranking
Men:
Sierra Leone, Gambia and Guinea Bissau.
Women:
Gambia, Sierra Leone and Guinea Bissau.
