Flic en Flac, Mauritius, April 13, 2012 - The stage is set for the start of the CAVB Men's Beach Volleyball Continental Cup finals due to begin on the beaches of Flic en Flac in Mauritius on Friday with the drawing of lots deciding the opening match-ups.

Third-seeded Angola meets Egypt, while fourth seeds Mauritius will take on Congo Brazzaville in the quarterfinal matches on Friday. 

With only six countries participating in the finals, both South Africa and Nigeria received a bye on the opening day of the competition.

The Technical Meeting was held on Thursday evening with all six participating countries attending. Mauritius Volleyball Federation president Kaysee Teeroovengadum, CAVB Beach Volleyball director May Alaa and referee delegate Drago Peslac were also present.

Members of the media also attended the meeting including MBC Radio and TV, as well the BBC World Service and local media.