Kenya Pipeline women’s volleyball team are set to take part in the third CAVB Africa Zone V Club Championships in Kampala, Uganda after they were flagged off at KPC headquarters.
The team comprises two setters, two opposites, four middle blockers, four left attackers and two liberos.
Pipeline are the current defending champions and the sole Kenyan team participating in the regional tournament that will be held at the Lugogo Indoor Stadium and Old Kampala Sports Arena from 26 February to 4 March.
The tournament organizing committee has confirmed over 20 teams will battle it out for the coveted title among them Armée Patriotique Rwandaise, Rwanda National Police, Tanzania Prisons Services, Sport-S, KCCA, Vision Volleyball Camp, Ndejje University Elites and KCB-Nkumba.
“KPC volleyball team is the only Kenyan team taking part in this year’s CAVB Africa Zone V championship,” said KPC Managing Director Joe Sang when he flagged off the team.
“This is testament to the resilience, skill, and dedication that the team has consistently demonstrated. We are confident they will represent the Company and the nation with distinction in Kampala and bring the title home for the second time.”
“Our preparations for the last couple of weeks have been intensive and focused,” said head coach Geoffrey Omondi.
“The players are in high spirits and eager to showcase their talent on this significant platform. Our aim is to bring the trophy back home.”
The Zone V comprises a number of clubs drawn from twelve African countries. The countries include Kenya, Burundi, Egypt, South Sudan, Sudan, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Somalia, Rwanda, Tanzania and hosts Uganda.
The full squad: Emmaculate Nekesa, Faith Imodia, Noel Murambi, Loice Simiyu, Marian Sokoiyo, Trizah Atuka, Gladys Ekaru, Lydia Emokol, Daisy Leting, Leonida Kasaya, Mariam Musa, Betty Sifuna, Agripina Kundu, Celestine Nafula
