Wafalme Stars out of World Championships slot contention with defeat to Algeria
National men’s volleyball team, Wafalme Stars, have been relegated to the classification matches at the ongoing 2026 Men’s CAVB African Nations Volleyball Championship after falling to reigning silver medalists Algeria in a pre-quarters match played on Sunday, 20, September.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Gideon Tarus-led side headed into the clash off identical 3-0 losses to hosts Tunisia (25-15, 25-23, 25-16) and Ghana (25-20, 25-23, 25-20) in Group A, and needing victory to keep their World Championship qualification chances alive, but, despite a spirited fight, they fell 3-1.Defeat to the North African powerhouse leaves Wafalme, who had hoped to finish on the podium and make history by qualifying for the global competition, looking to fight for ninth place.Limited minutes for Okot as Dream win final home game of regular seasonKenya had a strong start in the opening set, but the Algerians managed to keep Tarus’ men in check to take the opening set 25-21. Wafalme Star..