Betim, Brazil, October 20, 2016 - The two newcomers to the FIVB Club World Championship, Tala'Ea El-Geish of Cairo and Taichung Bank of Taipei clash today, seeking what will be a rare win for either of their countries.
In the only previous match between an African and Chinese Taipei club, Taiwan Power beat Club Africain of Tunis in straight sets in 1991 in Porto Alegre.
FIVB Volleyball Men's Club World Championship Betim 2016 - TeamsTala'Ea El-Geish- Tala'Ea El-Geish are making their debut appearance in the FIVB Club World Championship.
- They are the third Egyptian team to have competed, after Zamalek Cairo and Al-Ahly Cairo.
- They have lost both games so far in Betim, both three-nil defeats against powerhouses Sada Cruzeiro and Zenit Kazan.
Taichung Bank- Taichung Bank are making their debut appearance in the FIVB Club World Championship.
- They are the second Chinese Taipei club to have competed, after Taiwan Power in 1991.
- After a rest day, Taichung come back on court with a 3-0 loss against Sada Cruzeiro as their previous result.