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KVF Playoffs: Prisons Kenya retain title in thrilling win over GSU
Reading Time: 2min | Sat. 08.06.24. | 20:36
Dennis Esokon was named the league MVP, propelling his side to the title
Prisons Kenya have retained their Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) men's league crown after seeing off General Service Unit (GSU) in a thrilling final best-of-three series played at Kasarani Indoor Arena.
The Dennis Mokua-coached Prisons came from a.set down to win Game Two of the series 3-1(19-25,25-19,25-21,25-19), finishing the job after a Game One straight-sets victory.
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GSU were on fire in the opening set, winning it 25-19 but that was as far as their fairytale comeback went as Prisons dominated the rest of the sets for victory with superb performances from setter Kelvin Maiyo who connected well with Dennis Esokon, the 2023/24 season Most Valuable Player (MVP), to deliver some lethal attacks, matching on to victory.
"This victory means everything. Defending the title against a side as strong as GSU in such a format of play confirms that our win last season was no fluke," Prisons skipper Hudson Chesoli who missed the final out on injury said.
Prisons Kenya Defends Title with Victory Over GSU in Final
— Kenya Volleyball Federation (@KenyaVolley) June 8, 2024
Prisons Kenya successfully defended their title after beating GSU in the final match number 2 of the best of 3 series. Congrats to the winners on their impressive achievements! pic.twitter.com/jDwiHngCOL
For their feat, Prisons Kenya received Ksh 100,000 cash award after the deserved 3-1 win.
GSU and Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) who finished second and third went home with Ksh 75,000 and Ksh 50,000 respectively.
Individual Awards
Setter Kelvin Maiyo (Kenya Prisons)
Outside hitter :Nicholas Matui (GSU)
Middle blocker : Emmanuel Kimtai (Prisons)
Opposite hitter : Elphas Makuto(Prisons)
Libero :Hudson Kipchumba(GSU)
Server :Dennis Omollo (Kenya Ports Authority)
Most Valuable Player : Dennis Eskon (Prisons)
