By OUR CORRESPONDENT
Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) yesterday flagged off its women’s volleyball team ahead of their participation in the Africa Women’s Volleyball Club Championship scheduled to take place in Abuja, Nigeria, from April 1 to April 14, 2025.
KPC Managing Director, Mr. Joe Sang who presided over the flagging-off ceremony at Moi International Sports Centre (MISC), Kasarani, reaffirmed the company’s unwavering support for sports development in the country.
‘‘Sports for us means a lot. We have invested in volleyball for over forty years. We use the volleyball team as our brand ambassador to tell the world what we do,’’ said Mr. Sang.
Mr. Joe Sang further commended the team’s dedication and resilience and expressed his confidence in the team that they will represent Kenya well and emerge victorious.
Head coach Geoffrey Omondi said the team is well-prepared and determined to bring home the title.
‘‘We stepped up our preparations. We have had two friendlies, and we still want to have two more that will give us a final gauge of where we are. The girls are in high spirits and are ready to bring back the trophy,’’ stated Omondi.
Team captain Gladys Ekaru, reiterated similar sentiments, emphasizing the team’s determination and confidence.
“Our training has been intense, and the friendly matches have really helped us fine-tune our game. We are fully focused and motivated to give our best and make our fans proud,” she said.
The rest of the team includes setters Emmaculate Nekesa and Faith Imodia, Noel Murambi and Loice Simiyu as opposites while Marian Sokoiyo, Trizah Atuka, Gladys Ekaru, Lydia Emokol will be the middle blockers. Left attackers include Daisy Leting, Leonida Kasaya, Mariam Musa and Betty Sifuna while the liberos will be Agrippina Kundu and Celestine Nafula.
Kenya Pipeline will be joined in the championship by KCB and Kenya Prisons as they look forward to battle other top clubs from international countries.
