Mozzart Kenya Cup standouts earn Malkia Strikers provisional call-ups
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The race for places in the middle blocker department features seven players led by KCB's Belinda Baraza, who was named the Best Middle Blocker at the Mozzart Kenya Cup
The Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) has unveiled a 25-player provisional Malkia Strikers squad for the upcoming CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship.
The tournament is set to be held in Nairobi from Sunday,23 August to Saturday, 5 September.
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The squad was named a day after the conclusion of the prestigious Mozzart Kenya Cup, with several standout performers earning national team call-ups.
An eight-member technical bench will support the provisional squad.
KCB duo Marlene Terry Tata and Deborah Jesang will face competition from DCI's Mercy Iminza for the opposite hitter positions.
The race for places in the middle blocker department features seven players led by KCB's Belinda Baraza, who was named the Best Middle Blocker at the Mozzart Kenya Cup.
She will battle for a place alongside: Gladys Ekaru, Lorine Chebet, Marianne Sokoiyo, Pauline Chemutai, Caroline Sirengo, and Ann Lowem.
Fresh from being crowned the Mozzart Kenya Cup Most Valuable Player (MVP), Veronica Adhiambo headlines a star-studded group of outside hitters.
She will face competition from Rwanda-based Meldina Sande, Juliana Namutira, Sarah Namisi, Jemimah Siang'u, Pauline Etoo, Daisy Letting, and Apuoyo Milka for a place in the final squad.
The battle for the libero positions pits Sharon Sandui against Josephine Kataa, with the duo set to compete for the specialist defensive roles in the final squad.
Meanwhile, the setters' department features the experienced Emmaculate Nekesa, who will face competition from Fridah Boke, Esther Mutinda, Sheila Khasandi, and Linar Achieng as they vie for places in the team.
Geoffrey Omondi will lead the technical bench as head coach, assisted by David Muthui and Patrick Sang.
The team is expected to report to camp on Tuesday, 28 July, and train until Sunday, 2 August, with seven players expected to be be axed.
Provisional Squad
Setters: Emmaculate Nekesa (KPC), Fridah Boke (KCB), Esther Mutinda (KCB), Sheila Khasandi (Prisons), Linar Achieng (APR, Rwanda).
Opposites: Mercy Iminza (DCI), Marlene Terry Tata (KCB), Deborah Jesang (KCB).
Middle Blockers: Gladys Ekaru (KPC), Belinda Baraza (KCB), Lorine Chebet (Prisons), Marianne Sokoiyo (KPC), Pauline Chemutai (KCB), Caroline Sirengo (DCI), Anne Lowem (Prisons).
Outside Hitters: Veronica Adhiambo (KPC), Meldina Sande (Police, Rwanda), Juliana Namutira (KCB), Sarah Namisi (DCI), Jemimah Siang'u (DCI), Pauline Etoo (Prisons), Daisy Letting (DCI), Apuoyo Milka Akinyi (KPC).
Liberos: Sharon Sandui (Prisons), Josephine Kataa (KCB).
Team Officials
Head Coach: Geoffrey Omondi
Assistant Coach 1: David Muthui
Assistant Coach 2: Patrick Sang
Team Trainer: Pending
Statistician: Brackcides Agala
Physiotherapist: Bella Conceptor
Team Manager: Neddy Kilimoh
Head of Delegation: Paul Bitok.