We are proud to announce that Ghana will host the 2026 CAVB Zone III Volleyball Club Championship, and Kalibi Volleyball Club has been chosen as the official host club, marking a landmark moment in Ghana’s volleyball history.
🏅 Why This Is Historic
- This is the first time ever that Ghana will host the Zone III Club Championship, putting our country on the continental volleyball map.
- Even more momentous: Kalibi SC is the first Ghanaian club to take center stage as the host of this prestigious tournament—leading an event usually organized at national federation level.
- The championship is expected to bring over 48 top clubs from across West Africa—teams from Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Togo, Benin, Liberia, Burkina Faso, Niger, and more—under one roof in Accra, Ghana.
🏛 Leadership & Remarks
- At the official launch, Kofi Iddie Adams, Minister of Sports and Recreation, framed the tournament as more than sport—it’s a “call to action” for volleyball’s renaissance in Ghana, addressing infrastructural and media visibility challenges.
- GVF President George Tetteh expressed full confidence: with backing from stakeholders, Ghana will both host and compete fiercely.
- Bernard Anbataayela Mornah, Chairman of Kalibi SC, appealed for greater investment in volleyball infrastructure—urging the construction of gyms and multipurpose facilities to mitigate weather-related constraints.
📅 Tournament Timeline & Scope
- Dates: March 1 – 8, 2026
- Location: Accra, Ghana
- Participating Countries: Ghana, Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Benin, Togo, Burkina Faso, Liberia, Niger
- Theme: “Uniting West Africa Through Volleyball Excellence”
🚀 What This Means for Kalibi SC & Ghanaian Volleyball
- Institutional Leadership: Kalibi SC will gain visibility, prestige, and leverage in continental volleyball governance and development.
- Talent Exposure: Local players and staff can interact with elite clubs, gaining experience and networking opportunities.
- Infrastructure Boost: With hosting duties come facility upgrades—courts, gyms, logistics—that benefit club and community long term.
- National Progress: This is a signal that Ghana is ready to host big tournaments, paving the way for more international sporting events and investments.
We invite all fans, media houses, sponsors, and stakeholders to rally behind this historic moment. Let’s show Africa the energy, passion, and hospitality of Ghana—and of Kalibi SC as host.
Stay tuned for updates on match schedules, team draws, and event programming.
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