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Volleyball teams gear up for World Championships Qualifiers

Volleyball teams intensify training ahead of World Championships Qualifiers

by Agnes Makhandia

Kenya under 18 boys volleyball team chit chat after their Training session at the Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi.

 

Under 18 boys and under 20 women’s volleyball teams’ technical bench is optimistic of fielding competitive sides in the upcoming World Championship qualifiers, in Sfax, Tunisia.

 

The qualifiers are scheduled for August 21-31.

 

The boys’ team which is under the stewardship of former Kenyan international Sila Makiso, while the women’s team is under the guidance of Kwanthanze Secondary School coach Justine Kigwari, have been training at the Nyayo National Stadium in readiness for the 10-day championship.

 

Makiso said that they are using the remaining two days prior to teams travel to the host city to come up with a formidable squad.

 

“The training is going on well and we are optimistic of a good outing. The few days that are at our disposal we just want to use them to select a competitive side that will represent the country well and hopefully post good performance,” said Makiso.

 

Kenya women’s under 20 volleyball team players celebrates a point during their training session at the Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi.

 

U-20 women’s team assistant coach and FIVB Instructor Catherine Mabwi who is holding brief for head coach Kigwari who is away in Uganda with his team Kwanthanze in the ongoing East Africa School Games, said they are putting in the final touches.

 

“The team is good and the players are eager to learn. We have been training for the past three days and it is good. The best thing about it, is that most of these players have been competitive in school games. Now it’s just about gelling and tightening the loose ends. We are optimistic of fielding a strong and competitive side in the event,” said Mabwi who doubles up as the Mpesa Foundation Academy coach.

 

Kenya Volleyball Federation Deputy Secretary General John Ogara, said that the country has been in the cold for six years without fielding a team in the underage competitions adding that this is a golden opportunity for the country to showcase their talents at the international stage.

 

” Kenya, last participated in the age group competition in 2018, during the U-20 women’s championship in Nairobi, therefore, we thank the federation and the Ministry of Sports for the efforts to ensure the country competes in this events. The training is going on well and we hope that the teams will represent the country well and post good results.” Said Ogara.

 

Provisional squads

Boys U-18

Denis Kipkemei Bitok (Sang’alo), Cornel  Kipkemboi (Mutwot),Jones Kimutai ( MPESA Foundation Academy),Stephen Barack (Namwela ),Morgan Kibet( Sang’alo),Dominic Kimutai(Malava),Felix Ogembo( Malava),Denis Kibet (Cheptais High ),Derick Kipchumba(Sang’alo),Godwin Kiptoo( Lelmokwo),Nicholas Kiprop(Mutwot),Emmanuel Ochieng( Butula),Elphas Kirwa (Iten),Weldon Kibiwot( Lelmokwo),Ochieng’ Newton( Nyabondo ),Alex Mumo ,(Matiliku),Roy  Mukabwa(Sawagongo),Collins Rono ( Mutwot)

 

Head Coach – Sila Makiso

Assistant  Coaches -Geoffrey Omondi and Gideon Njine

Trainer – Amos Muresh

 

 

U-20 Provisional Squad

Isabela Nafula (Mwitoti), Sheila Wabwire (Captain KCB) Women’s Volleyball Team),Ivine Chemuati (Kwanthanze),Sarah Wanjala( Nyakongo),Salome Ekai ( Mpesa Foundation Academy ),Serena Busolo (Sulumeti ),Ashley Munyes (Kosirai),Eddah Jepkemei (Kosirai),Marion Jepchirchir( Kaboson)

,Abiagel Amoria( Kwanthanze),Sheila  Koros (Kwanthanze),Sikutwa  Nasike (Kenya Pipleline),Mary Nanjala( Butere ),Juma Nanjala ( Mwitoti ),Benta Akoth ( Aluor Girls),Flevian Simiyu  (Sulumeti ),Purity Jepkurgat ( Kaboson),Sharon Jepkogei (Kaboson),Ann Akiru  (Kwanthanze),Shamila Cheptoo( Cheptalal)

Head Coach -Justine. Kigwari

Assistant  Coach -Cathrine.Mabwi

Trainer David. Muthui

 

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