Kalibi Sporting Club’s women’s volleyball team delivered a historic performance at the 2025 CAVB Zone 3 Club Championship in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, securing the bronze medal for Ghana—their first podium finish in the competition. The tournament, held from May 25 to June 1, 2025 at the CNOSB Martial Arts Hall, featured the region’s elite clubs, with 12 men’s and 8 women’s teams vying for continental honours.
A Breakthrough on the West African Stage
Kalibi Volleyball Club, representing Ghana, advanced through a challenging group stage, ultimately facing ASEC Mimosas (Côte d’Ivoire) in the bronze-medal match. Their hard-fought victory not only marked Ghana’s best result in the Zone 3 Club Championship but also underscored the rapid rise of volleyball in the Upper West Region.
“Our team showed incredible resilience and unity,” said Coach Agbonor S. Rufai. “Winning bronze against top West African clubs proves that Ghanaian volleyball is on the rise.”
Tournament Context
- Organized by CAVB Zone 3 and FBVB, the Club Championship brings together champions from eight West African nations, including Benin, Nigeria, and Togo.
- The event serves as a pathway to the African Club Championship, where top performers compete at the continental level.
High Praise from BOST MD
At the post-tournament reception in Accra, Mr. Alexander Awoonor, Managing Director of Bulk Oil Storage & Transportation (BOST), lauded the team’s achievement and called for continued support:
“Your bronze medal is a testament to dedication and belief. BOST is proud to have backed this journey, and we remain committed to Ghanaian volleyball’s growth.”
He challenged the players to build on this success and inspired other clubs to aim for similar feats.
National Impact and Future Ambitions
This milestone has galvanized volleyball stakeholders across Ghana:
- Ghana Volleyball Federation (GVF) officials have pledged increased funding for league development and youth academies.
- Media outlets are urged to give volleyball greater coverage, echoing CAVB President Sourakatou Yaro’s call for broader visibility of the sport.
- 25 Kalibi alumni are now playing professionally across Africa, illustrating the club’s role as a talent pipeline.
Looking Ahead
With bronze in hand, Kalibi Volleyball Club is already preparing for the 2026 CAVB Zone 3 Championship and the domestic season, aiming to convert regional success into national league dominance. The club also plans talent identification camps across the Upper West Region to sustain its competitive edge.
Kalibi SC invites all supporters, sponsors, and media partners to join this exciting chapter in Ghanaian volleyball—because Kalibi Conquers in All Directions, on and off the court!