The Kenya Pipeline Volleyball team, which is set to take part in the third edition of the African Volleyball Confederation CAVB Zone V Club Championships in Kampala, Uganda, was flagged off at KPC headquarters early today.
The team comprises two setters, two opposites, four middle blockers, four left attackers, and two liberos.
Defending champions KPC will be the sole Kenyan representative in the regional tournament set to be held at the Lugogo Indoor Stadium and Old Kampala Sports Arena from 26th February to 4th March 2025.
Over 20 teams will battle it out for the coveted title, among them Armée Patriotique Rwandaise (APR), National Police, both from Rwanda, Tanzania Prisons Services, Sport-S, KCCA, Vision Volleyball Camp, Ndejje University Elites, and KCB-Nkumba, both from Uganda.
Speaking while flagging off the team, KPC Managing Director Mr. Joe Sang
expressed confidence in the team’s preparations and prospects,stating
“KPC volleyball team is the only Kenyan team taking part in this year’s CAVB Africa
Zone V championship. This is a 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. We extend our full support and best wishes as they depart for Uganda.”
Sang also encouraged the spirit of teamwork, support, trust, and mental grit among the players.
Head Coach Geoffrey Omondi emphasised the team’s readiness, saying, “Our
Preparations for the last couple of weeks have been intensive and focused.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.”
KPC travelling squad
Setters
Emmaculate Nekesa
Faith Imodia
Opposites
Noel Murambi
Loice Simiyu
Middle Blockers
Marian Sokoiyo
Trizah Atuka
Gladys Ekaru
Lydia Emokol
Left attackers
Daisy Leting
Leonida Kasaya
Mariam Musa
Betty Sifuna
Liberos
Agripina Kundu
Celestine Nafula
The CAVB Zone V Championships comprise 12 teams drawn from twelve African countries.
The countries include Kenya, Burundi, Egypt, South Sudan, Sudan, Ethiopia,Djibouti, Eritrea, Somalia, Rwanda, Tanzania, and host Uganda.