KCB into last 16 of African Volleyball Club championships after flawless group stage run
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The Kenyan champions will now battle it out with Burundi's Gender Light Club for a place in the quarters
KCB Women’s Volleyball Team will face Burundi’s Gender Light Club in the Round of 16 of the ongoing Africa Club Championship on Sunday, 19 April at the Al Ahly Sports Complex in Egypt after finishing top of Pool D.
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The Kenyan champions booked their place in the knockout stage after securing a commanding 3-0 victory over Litto Team Volleyball (LTV) of Cameroon on Friday, 17 April, winning in straight sets of 25-13, 25-22, and 25-23 to collect a vital three points.
Munala’s charges remain undefeated in the tournament, and are yet to drop a single set, a dominant run that also includes victories over Arsu Ladies of Seychelles and Nigeria’s Vipers and Partners Volleyball Club.
KCB’s service game proved decisive from the opening set, completely disrupting LTV’s reception, and allowing the Kenyan side to dictate a blistering pace.
With crisp setting and devastating attacks at the net, KCB cruised through the opening set 25-13, leaving the Cameroonians struggling to respond.
LTV regrouped in the second set, improving their floor defense and putting more pressure on the Kenyan block.
The contest became more balanced as both sides exchanged powerful rallies, but KCB’s experience and composure in the key moments made the difference. They edged the set 25-22, taking full control of the match. The third set turned into a tense battle of attrition, with LTV fighting hard to force a fourth set.
The scores remained level deep into the set at 23-23 before KCB found another gear. A powerful cross-court attack sealed the final two points and handed the Kenyan side a 25-23 victory and a crucial win.
“We knew this was an important match because finishing top of the pool gives us confidence and a better position going forward,” KCB’s match-winner Malyne Terry said post-match.
“The girls stayed calm, trusted the system, and fought for every point. Now our focus shifts to Gender Light because every match from here is like a final. We are focused and confident going into the knockouts.”
Head coach Japheth Munala noted that the team had shown maturity in difficult moments, and must now maintain the same level in the knockout stage.
“I am happy with how the players responded, especially under pressure in the second and third sets,” he said. “Our service and transition game worked very well, but we know the competition only gets tougher from here. We must recover well and prepare mentally for the next challenge.”
Saturday will be a rest day for the tournament, giving KCB time to recover and fine- tune preparations before Sunday’s high-stakes Round of 16 encounter against Gender Light Club, with a place in the quarterfinals on the line.
