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The Kenya Volleyball Federation “KVF” has decided to combine the Women’s National team flights to Puerto Rico for the World Olympic Qualifier and Argentina for the 2016 World Grand Prix to overcome the financial problem that made them consider withdrawing from the first event earlier this week.
KVF sent a confirmation to the FIVB that the Kenyan team will participate in both events on the basis of an FIVB offer to combine both journeys .
The arrival day for the WWOQT (in Puerto Rico), will be 17th May. to share in the qualifiers May 20 to 22 before they continue afterwards to Argentina for the WGP preliminary round.
The Kenyan women team will play the first week of the World Grand Prix Group 2 in Tucuman Argentina (3-5 June). Argentina will host the Kenyans for a training camp (in Argentina) in the week between the WWQOT and the start of the WGP.
Volleyball dominated Kenya’s Annual Sports Awards, scooping six of the 20 honours in Nairobi. For the first time in the history of these awards, which was started 12 years ago by former world (Athletics) marathon record holder Paul Tergat, Volleyball which is still playing catch up with other popular sports in Kenya like Athletics, Football and Rugby-ruled the podium when they were called six times to collect various trophies.
Local Federation KVF lead by Waithaka Kioni retained the best Federation of the year for their development of Volleyball locally.
KVF beat the Rowing, Canoeing and Boxing Associations to the award to win it for the second year in a row.
David Lung’aho who coached Kenya to win a record ninth Africa Nations Cup, FIVB world Grand Prix Group three first place and a historic two wins at the FIVB world Cup in Japan was voted coach of the year.
That team which beat Peru in the Grand Prix title beat their colleagues who won gold at the 2015 All Africa Games in Congo, Brazzaville to the first spot in the team of the year category.
Squad member, outside hitter Mercy Moim came second to Hyvin Kiyeng in the overall women’s Sports Person of the year.
Veteran and Beach Volleyball player, Ednah Rotich was feted for her role of mentoring and supporting local talents.
The Kenya Commercial Bank player was voted the Community Heroine of the year.
The awards were clear testament that Volleyball in on an upward trajectory in the Kenya.
Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) has overhauled the national men’s squad ahead of the forthcoming Olympics qualifiers. Newly appointed National men’s volleyball team head coach Paul Gitau who took over from Geoffrey Omondi overlooked experienced players when he named his provisional 22-man squad over the weekend.
Gitau who won gold with the junior women’s team at this year’s African Games in Congo, Brazzaville seems to have drawn inspiration from working with young players when he dropped a dozen of player who took part in the last Africa Nations Championship in Egypt.
Those who faced the axe are Captain Philip Maiyo who joined Qataris champions-Al Rayyan Sports Club from Al-Arabi this season. His former assistant and first setter Elisha Aliwa of Kenya Defence Forces was not spared either by the new coach who also chopped Mike Chemos, fresh from signing with a Finnish club. The only ‘big wig’ who won Gitau’s heart is Jame Ontere who is based in Japan. Ontere’s contribution to his local side Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) who top the men’s national league standing heading into the playoffs plays pro-Volley with Oita Miyoshi in Japanese V-League.
Nairobi Water trio, setter Elijah Bosire, left attacker James Mwaniki and libero Fredrick Mwangi who steered the side to a fifth finish in national league regular season in their debut season in the top tier league lead the young crop of players drafted in the squad as Kenya seek to build a squad for future assignment after several years of poor result in the men’s competition.
While Gitau’s selection may be questionable considering the importance of the assignment ahead, that unfamiliar decision can be interpreted as a step by the local federation’s attempt to try and keep up with the likes of Rwanda and Egypt who have given them tough times at the continental or regional stage.
It was almost a complete overhaul in the setter position with only Kenya Prisons youthful Nicholas Lagat making a return to the squad. Both Aliwa and his Kenya Prisons’ mate Daniel Kiptoo were shown the door. Bosire and Tom Wanjala from Bungoma County took their places.
David Kirwa and Maiyo were axed on the right attackers position with Solomon Bitok being recalled back to the team alongside Ontere, Martin Kiptoo of Coop Bank and Nafula Chumba from Kenya Defence Force.
Only Cooperative Bank’s Ronald Bitok was reconsidered in the Centre blocking position. Both Hudson Chesoli, Wesley Rono, Ronald Kirwa, Dennis Mokua were shown the door. The new faces for that position include Prisons Mombasa’s Jimmy Ngala who was chopped from the last squad by coach Geoffrey Omondi and Gideon Kirwa of Kenya Defence Forces, Kenya Ports Authority’s Sammy Ngeny, Rodgers Kipkirui and Shadrack Misiko
On the left, the sword fell on Nicolas Kiplagat, Bonventry Wekesa and Michael Njoroge. The position however saw the return of Cornelius Kiplangat (GSU) who will be fighting for the same place with Mwaniki, David Thuita (Forest Rangers), Sila Kipruto and Jairus Kipkosgei both of Prisons.
Gitau also did away with liberos Peter Kibata and Faustine Baraza but handed Muiruri, one of the best upcoming liberos a chance alongside James Mutero and Sam Juma.
Elvince Joshua
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2015 Women’s African Nations Championship- Final
African powerhouses Kenya claimed their 9th historic Africa title after beating the North African giants Algeria 3-0 (25-17, 25-21, 25-20) in the final of 2015 Women’s African Nations Championship held at Kasarani Indoor Arena in Nairobi, Kenya on Saturday.
Both finalists Kenya and Algeria already secured the 2 African Tickets for 2015 FIVB World Cup to be staged in Japan August 22 to September 6.
Kenya added their 9th title and third in a row to their studded history after 1991, 1993, 1995, 1997, 2005, 2007, 2011 and 2013, while Algeria remain with a single victory in 2009.
Cameroon captured the bronze medals following their thrilling victory over struggling Senegal 3-2 (25-19, 23-25, 14-25, 25-13, 17-15) in epic tiebreaker.
The closing ceremony was attended by CAVB President Dr Amr Elwani, Kenyan Minister of Sports Hassan Wario, Kenya Commissioner of Sports Goduin Oluoch, CAVB vice president and Kenya VB Federation President Waithaka Kioni, Control Committee President Camelo Antao, SOC Delegates Gustave Nkurunziza, William Nhlapo and Referee Delegate Mohamed Lazeroug.
Final
Kenya v Algeria 3-0 (25-17, 25-21, 25-20)
Kenya announced their intention of winning their ninth title with the first ball. Evelyn Makuto sent the ball across opponent side with a powerful attack and a second by Esther Wangeci helped them take a 2-0 lead but a gritty Algeria forced a 2-2 tie to send some chill down the spines of expectant crowd that turned up for the match.
Algerian setter, Oukari Zahra was punished for lifting the ball and the mistake helped Kenya take an 8-5 lead into the first technical timeout.
Kenya further stretched their lead 13-7, 18-10, 21-15 but a poor service by Makuto and a block from Algeria’s Lydia Oloumou helped the visitors score two points to take the score 21-17. The host would then put a break on Algeria’s attempt to win their second African title when they wrapped the first set 25-17.
Kasarani Gymnasium was filled to the brim and those fans who came late were locked out from catching the action inside the 6,000 capacity Arena which could not accommodate more spectators.
Algeria started strongly the second set, taking a 4-2 lead but Kenya, who played their 10th final caught up with the runaway leaders 5-5. Algeria seems to have learnt how to neutralise the opposition and with short balls and strong back court defence, they walked side by side- 8-7, 10-10, 12-13 with the host despite an intimidating crowd.
Algeria crept back into the match despite surrendering 12-15 when they cut the lead to within one point having caught up with Kenya 17-17 but a small pep talk by Kenyan coach David Lung’aho after a time out saw his side marginally win the set 25-21.
Algeria forced Kenya to commit silly mistakes, which saw them take an 8-4 lead at the first technical timeout of the third set. Jane Wacu, Kenyan setter who was ineffective in this set was pulled out for Janet Wanja and Kenya’s services improved to help the bridge a five point. lead (10-5) to three at 10-7.
All was well for Algeria until the last 10 minutes of the game when Kenya mounted a strong attack to which helped the caught up with Algeria 18-18 having trailed 7-12, 9-15, 13-17 only to win their ninth crown with a 25-20.
Bronze Medal
Cameroon v Senegal 3-2 (25-19, 23-25, 14-25, 25-13, 17-15)
Cameroon took the opening set 25-19 but their defence weakened in the subsequent set allowing Senegal to take the lead from the first service to open a 8-3 lead. But with the match tied 23-23, Amadou Sene introduced Ndiaye Bineta in place of Seck Mbayang who won a vital point when she forced a block; and a poor service from Cameroon’s Bikatal Simone who served the net to give helped Senegal come back to the game after. Diagne Marieme killed the set with a powerful spike after Cameroonians failed to go for the blocks to help Senegal level the scores 1-1 following a 25-23 win.
Senegal’s Seck Mbayang and Marieme erected firm blocks sending the side to an 8-2 lead. Akono’s charges were tensed and lost concentration in the set resulting to poor reception to allow Senegal run away with a 25-14 win.
Senegal was dealt an injury blow when Mbayang twisted her right ankle and the bilingual nation, Cameroon took advantage to dominate the fourth set, cruising to a 16-7 upper hand. Laxity in Sene’s camp helped Cameroon clinch the set to send the game to the deciding fifth set.
It was a neck to neck battle in the rally set but poor services by Senegal gifted Cameroon win the match 17-15 to win the match 3-2 (25-19, 23-25,14-25, 25-23,17-15)
Individual Awards
Best Setter: Jane Wachu (Kenya)
Best Receiver: Moma Bassoko (Cameroon)
Best Libero: Nafula Wanyama (Kenya)
Best Attacker: Fatou Diuock (Senegal)
Best Blocker: Ruth Jepngetich (Kenya)
Best Server: Lydia Oloumou (Algeria)
MVP: Everline Makuto (Kenya)
Final Ranking
Kenya
Algeria
Cameroon
Senegal
Tunisia
Morocco
Mauritius
Botswana
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women’s Volleyball Africa Cup of Nation Championships folding up the curtains on Saturday, the event has given bare platform to coaches to scout for fresh talents ahead of the new FIVB calendar.
Among the coaches that have made their intentions known are the France based coach Toubani Atman who is in Nairobi and is attached to club Charmalier and national team assistant coach Japheth Munala who doubles as Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) reigning national league champions Kenya Pipeline head coach.
Atman who signed Kenya Prisons women’s volleyball club duo of Jane Wacu (setter) and centre blocker Praxidise Agala last year before their contract elapsed in May, said he wants to acquire more players from Kenya.
Chamaliers has five foreign players from Kenya and Cameroon and Atman who has been with club for 16 years praised hid foreign legion whom he signs out for playing a major role in the clubs recent good performance.
“The five players played a major role in our promotion to division one from division two at the end of the last season. I want to bolster the squad ahead of the new season that serves off in October,” noted Atman.
He continued,” I hope that they-Wacu and Agala will renew their contract. Kenya is a powerhouse in Volleyball in Africa which have continued to churn out good players and that’s why I am here.”
Among the other players who feature for Charmalier club from Cameroun include left attacker Moma Bassoko, right attacker Tchoudjang Nana and centre player Fotso who are both playing for the Cameroon national team in the ongoing championship.
Speaking after attending the afternoon training session of the Cameroun team, Atman revealed that he was interested in signing a right attacker from the Kenya team.
“That department was our main undoing in the last season and so am keen on that position. However, that does not tie me to only Kenya side, but also Cameroun and any other players from other nations.” observed the coach who leaves the country on Sunday.
Kenyan players who stand a strong chance in that position and are possible targets include Lydia Maiyo from Kenya Prisons and Esther Wangeci from Kenya Pipeline.
Meanwhile Munala has his eyes set on Botswana left attacker Tracy Chaba.Munala singled out Chaba whom he said has staged good performance in the entire championship and will definitely be happy to have her services.
“I will hold the meeting with my club management to discuss the development and if the deal goes through definitely we will have her next season.” noted Munala of the player who weighs 75Kg with 185 height
Reached for comment, Chaba said, ” Yes am aware a certain club in Kenya is interested in me. I would love to play in Kenya as the league here is competitive. However, I will have to listen to the offer first and decide the way forward .”
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Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) has named Kenya Pipeline coach Japheth Munala to the National women’s team technical bench.
Munala now will be part of the technical team that will prepare and handle the National team for 2014 FIVB World Grand Prix Championships Group 3 scheduled to take in Bulgaria on July 25 to August 24.
KVF Secretary General Evans Wasike announced that Munala will serve the team in the position of assistant coach, alongside Esther Jepkosgei, also of Pipeline.
Munala first served the team as trainer during the 2012 London Olympic Games Qualification tournament that was won by hosts Algeria.
Gideon Chenje, the current National and Prisons men’s team coach, was then at the helm of the team. Long serving Kenya Prisons and National women’s teams head coach David Lung’aho retains the position.
Dr Paul Mangoli is the medical doctor, Sarah Karongo physiotherapist while David Kilundo is the manager. Kilundo is also manager of the Prisons women’s team.
Wasike said: “The technical bench has been asked to select provisional team as soon as possible.”
Kenya is in Group 3 alongside Algeria, Kazakhstan, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Mexico, Bulgaria and Australia.
The East Africans are the highest ranked team in this group at position 13 in the FIVB rankings followed by Algeria in position 14th.
The host cities of the World Grand Prix have been confirmed with Tokyo, Japan hosting Group One, Kozalin, Poland staging Group Two and the Group Three Finals being held in Samokov, Bulgaria.
Kenya would play their matches in Samokov since the team falls under Group Three. The World Grand Prix 2014 features 28 teams for the first time in its history. The teams are split into three groups, which will culminate in their own finals.
Groups Two (Pools J to O) and three (Pools P to S) will start their preliminary round action on July 25 followed by Group One (Pools A to I) on August 1.
After three weekends of preliminary round action, the groups will enter finals mode with Group Two taking place in the Kaozalin Sports Hall from August 15 and 16, Group Three being staged in Arena Somokov from August 15 to 17 and Group One taking place from August 20 to 24 in the 10,000 capacity Ariake Collesium.
Following in the footsteps of the FIVB Volleyball World League, the number of countries competing in the FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix has increased from 18 in 2013 to 28 in 2014.
A Drawing of Lots was conducted on December 2, allocating teams into the respective pools (by group) based on a predetermined formula.
Group One features 12 teams including defending champions, London 2012 Olympic winners and world number one Brazil, USA, Japan, China, Russia, Italy, Serbia, the Dominican Republic, Germany, Korea, Turkey and Thailand.
Group Two includes eight teams – Poland, Peru, Puerto Rico, the Netherlands, Argentina, Canada, Cuba and Belgium.
The Group One finals will feature six teams – the four best in the preliminary round ranking, the finals host Japan and the winner of the final four from Group Two. Group Three will feature two weeks of preliminary round action before four teams participate in the final four.
These will include the three best from the preliminary round ranking and the hosts Bulgaria.
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