African Mens Qualifiers Day 1
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South Afric team lost in the opening
Durban, South Africa February 3, 2008 - The big battle to determine the African Olympic ticket started with very exciting matches as all the big forces achieved victories in the first day of the Men’s African Olympic Qualifications at Tongart Hall in Durban, South Africa on Sunday. The big favorite to the Olympic ticket Tunisia took over their neighbors Morocco in the first day’s most exciting match, while Algeria swept the strong Nigerian team in another big face of. The organizers South Africa lost their first match against the lions of Cameroon, while Gabon was the opening surprise as they clinched an important victory over Mozambique after a brave performance.
The opening ceremony was attended by the member of executive committee Ministry of Sports Mr. A. Rajbansi, Vice President of South African Sports Confederation and Olympic committee Mrs. Hajeera Kajee, The deputy Mayor of Ethekwini Logie Naidoo, Head of Department of sports and recreation Mrs. Symayya Khan, chief director of Department of sports and recreation Mr. Sangweni, Manager of KZW Academy of sports Aleck Skhosana, CAVB first Vice president and South Africa Volleyball Federation President Mr. Tubby Reddy, CAVB Vice president Mr. Baba Sy and Control Committee members Mr. Majore Timba, Mr. Camilo Antao, CAVB Referee committee president Mr. Hassan Ahmed and CAVB Technical director Mrs. Howyda Mondy FIVB
