Tanzania’s Nyika women’s volleyball team has brought pride to the nation after being crowned champions of the international Nyerere Cup tournament, which concluded recently at the Mwembe Yanga grounds in Dar es Salaam.
Nyika clinched the title with an impressive 3–1 victory over Zambia’s Falcon in a thrilling final match, displaying resilience and teamwork that kept fans on their feet.
Falcon settled for second place, while Tanzania’s JKT finished third in this year’s competition.
In the men’s category, Kenya’s Prisons team emerged champions after overcoming Tanzania’s Serengeti 3–1 in a tense final showdown.
Serengeti secured the runners-up position, while another Kenyan side, Chema, finished third.
Speaking after the tournament, the Chairperson of the Tanzania Volleyball Federation (TVF) League Board, Riziki Godwin, congratulated all the winning teams and participants for their exceptional performance and sportsmanship.
“We are delighted to have met our objectives for this year’s tournament, especially in terms of participation and the competitive spirit shown by all teams,” said Godwin.
He expressed appreciation to all partners and supporters who contributed to the success of the event, emphasizing the importance of continued collaboration for the growth of the sport.
“We sincerely thank all stakeholders who stood with us in making this tournament a success. We hope to strengthen these partnerships even further for future events,” he added.
The Nyerere Cup, held annually, brings together top volleyball clubs from across East and Southern Africa to celebrate teamwork, unity, and the legacy of Tanzania’s founding father, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere.