By sportsnewsarena correspondent
Jul 30, 2017
Malkia Strikers have completed the first stage of their campaign for the 2018 FIVB World championship in Japan on a clean plate.
On Sunday, they signed off by beating Egypt 3-0 (25-18, 25-17, 25-17) on the final day of the Zone Five qualifiers which served off on Friday at Kasarani Indoor Stadium.
As a result, Kenya will proceed to the second round of the qualification during the Africa championship to fight for the single ticket to Japan.
On Sunday, Uganda bounced back from two sets down to beat Rwanda 3-2 ( 23-25, 19-25, 25-16, 25-23, 15-9) in their only win.
In their opening match, Kenya beat Uganda 3-0 (25-12, 25-15,25-12) and Rwanda 3-0 (25-22,25-16, 25-16) .
Squad
Setters: Jane Wacu, Janet Wanja; Liberos: Agrippina Kundu, Celestine Nyongesa; Left attackers: Mercy Moim, Noel Murambi, Everlyne Makuto, Leonida Kasaya; Middle Blockers: Brackcides Agala, Edith Wisa, Ann Lowem, Triza Atuka; Right Attackers: Violet Makuto, Immaculate Chemtai.
